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EU nears finish line on US tariff deal

EU nears finish line on US tariff deal

The European Parliament is set on Tuesday to give a final sign off to implement a tariff deal with the United States as it seeks to close a volatile chapter of transatlantic trade relations.

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Nearly half the world's children exposed to three or more climate risks: UNICEF

Nearly half the world's children exposed to three or more climate risks: UNICEF

More than one billion children face at least three overlapping climate hazards, UNICEF warned Monday, while highlighting the disproportionate impact in some regions of the world.

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Tour of Switzerland set to showcase Pogacar's pre-Tour de France form

Tour of Switzerland set to showcase Pogacar's pre-Tour de France form

World champion Tadej Pogacar will test his legs one last time ahead of his bid for a record-equalling fifth Tour de France title when he makes his Tour of Switzerland debut this week.

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Iran prepare for tense World Cup opener, Spain stunned by Cape Verde

Iran prepare for tense World Cup opener, Spain stunned by Cape Verde

Iran were poised to make a tension-filled entrance at the World Cup on Monday as European heavyweights Spain were held to a shock 0-0 draw by tiny tournament debutants Cape Verde.

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Uruguay frustrated by dogged Saudi Arabia in World Cup draw

Uruguay frustrated by dogged Saudi Arabia in World Cup draw

Uruguay dominated but had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in the sweltering heat of Miami on Monday to leave an intriguing Group H wide open.

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Social networks, online video outweigh traditional media in 2026

Social networks, online video outweigh traditional media in 2026

News consumers around the world are now turning more to social media and video platforms than traditional outlets for information, a respected report said Tuesday, warning that old-style business models are under threat.

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Leggett Dynamics Launches Smart Brushless Motor & Advances Quiet, Software-Defined Comfort & Motion

Leggett Dynamics Launches Smart Brushless Motor & Advances Quiet, Software-Defined Comfort & Motion

Reduces Complexity & Cost, Improves Performance, Supports Next-Gen Architectures

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Eight dead in fiery US bomber crash in California: military

Eight dead in fiery US bomber crash in California: military

Eight people died when a US B-52 bomber crashed and erupted into a catastrophic fire shortly after takeoff at an air force base in California on Monday, officials said.

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Haaland primed for 'big impact' at World Cup, says Norway coach

Haaland primed for 'big impact' at World Cup, says Norway coach

Norway coach Stale Solbakken says star striker Erling Haaland is poised to make a "very big impact" as his country returns to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years.

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Argentine fans challenge Kansas City's BBQ crown

Argentine fans challenge Kansas City's BBQ crown

Argentina begin their World Cup defence in Kansas City, the self-styled global barbecue capital, but their fans insist the South American nation is already the king of the grill.

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