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Lula warns will respond after US expels police attache

Lula warns will respond after US expels police attache

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday warned he would hit back with reciprocal measures after Washington expelled a Brazilian police attache in the latest spat between the two countries.

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Trailblazer Karren Brady steps down from West Ham role

Trailblazer Karren Brady steps down from West Ham role

Karren Brady, who blazed a trail for women executives in English football, has stepped down as vice-chair of Premier League strugglers West Ham bringing down the curtain on her 16 years at the club.

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US Fed chair nominee says he will not be controlled by Trump

US Fed chair nominee says he will not be controlled by Trump

Donald Trump's choice to lead the US Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, stressed Tuesday that he would not be controlled by the president as he fielded questions on his assets and central bank independence during his confirmation hearing.

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In Portugal, Lula urges return to multilateralism

In Portugal, Lula urges return to multilateralism

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday championed trade multilateralism, saying Brazil seeks commercial ties "without preference" with partners from China and the United States to Russia and France.

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Sinner wants to use Madrid to boost career Grand Slam chances

Sinner wants to use Madrid to boost career Grand Slam chances

World number one Jannik Sinner said Tuesday his principal aim as he prepares for the Madrid Open is to be in the "best possible shape" for Roland Garros next month as he seeks to complete a career Grand Slam.

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Renewables key to buffer fossil fuel energy shock: COP31 co-hosts

Renewables key to buffer fossil fuel energy shock: COP31 co-hosts

COP31 co-hosts Australia and Turkey said Tuesday that a major energy crisis ignited by the Middle East war underscored the urgency of reducing fossil fuel dependency and investing in renewable alternatives.

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Chery wants to make small electric car in Europe

Chery wants to make small electric car in Europe

Chinese carmaker Chery said Tuesday it wants to manufacture a small electric vehicle in Europe for the European market.

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Donovan steps down as Bulls coach

Donovan steps down as Bulls coach

Billy Donovan stepped down as coach of the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday after the team missed the NBA playoffs for the fifth time in his six seasons in charge.

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US official says gas prices have peaked despite Iran war

US official says gas prices have peaked despite Iran war

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Tuesday that gasoline prices appeared to have peaked after a surge linked to the Iran war -- a marked shift in tone a day after President Donald Trump publicly rebuked his earlier, more cautious outlook.

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Mideast war lights fire under energy transition plans

Mideast war lights fire under energy transition plans

Painful surges in oil prices are spurring countries to quickly rethink how to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, as shortage risks from war in the Middle East grow greater by the day.

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