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Drone flights 'most serious attack' on Danish infrastructure, PM says

Drone flights 'most serious attack' on Danish infrastructure, PM says

Large drones that flew over Copenhagen airport for hours and caused it to shut down constituted the "most serious attack on Danish critical infrastructure" to date, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Tuesday.

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Indonesia, EU sign long-awaited trade deal

Indonesia, EU sign long-awaited trade deal

Indonesia and the European Union finalised negotiations on a trade agreement Tuesday after nearly a decade of talks, a senior minister said.

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Howe confident Newcastle will find 'X factor'

Howe confident Newcastle will find 'X factor'

Eddie Howe is confident that goal-shy Newcastle will discover their "X factor" as they adapt to life without star striker Alexander Isak.

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Tech migrants 'key' for US growth, warns OECD chief economist

Tech migrants 'key' for US growth, warns OECD chief economist

High-skilled migrants are vital for the US economy, the OECD's chief economist told AFP, after the United States imposed a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas widely used by the tech industry.

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Singapore firm rejects paying $1bn Sri Lankan pollution damages

Singapore firm rejects paying $1bn Sri Lankan pollution damages

A Singapore shipping company told AFP on Tuesday it will refuse to pay Sri Lankan court-ordered damages of US$1 billion for causing that country's worst case of environmental pollution.

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OECD ups world economic outlook as tariffs contained, for now

OECD ups world economic outlook as tariffs contained, for now

The world economy will grow more than previously forecast this year after absorbing the shock of US President Donald Trump's tariffs, but their full impact remains uncertain, the OECD said Tuesday.

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India bids tearful farewell to maverick musician

India bids tearful farewell to maverick musician

Tens of thousands of mourners thronged the streets of India's northeastern Assam state on Tuesday to bid farewell to a flamboyant artiste, celebrated as much for his music as for his irreverent persona.

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Sunset for Windows 10 updates leaves users in a bind

Sunset for Windows 10 updates leaves users in a bind

Microsoft's plan to halt updates for its Windows 10 operating system in mid-October has raised hackles among campaign groups and left some users worried they must buy new computers to be safe from cyberattacks.

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'Real' Greek farmers fume over EU subsidies scandal

'Real' Greek farmers fume over EU subsidies scandal

Thessaloniki farmer Anna Aivazidi's blood boils when she thinks of the huge sums siphoned off in a major EU farm subsidy scandal.

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Emery seeks Europa League lift with Villa as Forest end long absence

Emery seeks Europa League lift with Villa as Forest end long absence

Unai Emery will hope a return to the Europa League this week serves as the spark plug that ignites Aston Villa's season, while Nottingham Forest embark on their first European campaign in 30 years.

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