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Trump shows off site of new $400-mn ballroom

Trump shows off site of new $400-mn ballroom

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday showed off the site of his huge new White House ballroom, a $400 million project that critics say flies in the face of voter anger over the cost of living.

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Israeli troops in Iraq: what do we know?

Israeli troops in Iraq: what do we know?

Iraqi forces swept the country's desert areas after being placed on high alert following reports that Israeli troops had operated inside the country during the Middle East war.

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Iran warns against new US attacks as Trump says held off assault

Iran warns against new US attacks as Trump says held off assault

Iran's army warned on Tuesday it would "open new fronts" against the United States if it resumes attacks, after President Donald Trump said he had held off launching a planned new offensive in the hope of striking a deal.

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Oil dips, stocks mixed after Trump holds off on Iran attack

Oil dips, stocks mixed after Trump holds off on Iran attack

Oil prices eased Tuesday but remained above $100 a barrel while stocks wavered as investors tracked a potential deal between the US and Iran to end a war that has sent energy prices soaring.

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India rest Bumrah for one-off Test against Afghanistan

India rest Bumrah for one-off Test against Afghanistan

India have rested pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja for a one-off Test against Afghanistan next month as the selectors announced the squad on Tuesday.

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G7 finance ministers vow cooperation to face 'heightened risks'

G7 finance ministers vow cooperation to face 'heightened risks'

Leading global economies on Tuesday vowed multilateral cooperation to address mounting challenges to economic stability due to the Middle East war, after talks in Paris which underscored tensions between the US and its allies.

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Ghana, Ivory Coast to clash in 2027 AFCON qualifying

Ghana, Ivory Coast to clash in 2027 AFCON qualifying

Ghana were drawn in the same group as the Ivory Coast when the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying draw was made in Cairo on Tueday.

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King Charles III makes unannounced visit to N. Ireland

King Charles III makes unannounced visit to N. Ireland

Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Tuesday arrived in Northern Ireland on an unannounced visit, Buckingham Palace said.

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Ukraine war widow buries her daughters killed by Russia

Ukraine war widow buries her daughters killed by Russia

As concrete dust was settling around the remains of her home, pulverised by a Russian missile in Kyiv last week, Tetiana Yakovlieva understood her missing children could only be in one of two places.

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Ukraine war widow buries her daughers killed by Russia

Ukraine war widow buries her daughers killed by Russia

As concrete dust was settling around the remains of her home, pulverised by a Russian missile in Kyiv last week, Tetiana Yakovlieva understood her missing children could only be in one of two places.

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