US seeks minerals trade zone in rare Trump move with allies
US President Donald Trump's administration called Wednesday for a preferential trade zone among allies on critical minerals crucial for advanced technology, in a rare turn to multilateralism in the face of China's dominance.
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Brazil mine disaster victims in London to 'demand what is owed'
Victims of a 2015 dam collapse in Brazil, for which Australian mining giant BHP has been found liable, attended a London hearing on Wednesday ahead of a trial to determine damages.
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White says time at Toulon has made him a better Scotland player
Scotland scrum-half Ben White believes his three seasons in France's Top 14 with Toulon have made him better prepared for the demands of international rugby union.
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Washington Post announces 'painful' job cuts
The Washington Post, owned by billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, announced major job cuts Wednesday, saying that "painful" restructuring was needed at the storied newspaper.
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All lights are go for Jalibert, says France's Dupont
In-form France fly-half Matthieu Jalibert is ready to step into the spotlight and shine in the reigning champions' Six Nations opener against Ireland, his captain Antoine Dupont said on Wednesday.
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US removing 700 immigration officers from Minnesota
Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday announced the removal of 700 immigration enforcement officers from Minnesota after weeks of operations and the fatal shooting of two protesters that sparked outrage across the United States.
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Coach Thioune tasked with saving battling Bremen
Daniel Thioune was named Werder Bremen coach on Wednesday and tasked with saving the struggling Bundesliga side from the drop.
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Son of Norway's crown princess admits excesses but denies rape
The son of Norway's future queen on Wednesday admitted a life of excess, blaming it on an "extreme need for recognition", but denied raping a woman at his parents' royal estate in 2018.
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US calls for minerals trade zone in rare move with allies
US President Donald Trump's administration called Wednesday for a preferential trade zone among allies on critical minerals crucial for advanced technology, in a rare turn to multilateralism in the face of China's dominance.
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Vowles dismisses Williams 2026 title hopes as 'not realistic'
British Formula One team Williams has made progress but "it's not realistic" to target the title in 2026 or 2027, its principal James Vowles told AFP in the build-up to a new season marked by an overhaul of the technical regulations.
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