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US producer inflation unexpectedly falls in first drop since April

US producer inflation unexpectedly falls in first drop since April

US producer prices unexpectedly fell in August, government data showed Wednesday, driven in part by a pullback in energy and trade -- and prompting President Donald Trump to renew calls for lower interest rates.

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Viking ships make final high-risk voyage to new Oslo home

Viking ships make final high-risk voyage to new Oslo home

Three 1,200-year-old Viking ships that have stood the test of time are embarking on their final and possibly riskiest journey to their new forever home in Norway.

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UK PM expresses 'confidence' in ambassador to US after Epstein letter

UK PM expresses 'confidence' in ambassador to US after Epstein letter

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer backed the UK ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson Wednesday after details emerged of the diplomat's friendship with disgraced sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Belgium seeks US help in drug trafficking fight

Belgium seeks US help in drug trafficking fight

Belgium's prime minister appealed Wednesday for American help to counter transnational drug trafficking as he visited the port of Antwerp, a key smuggling hub into Europe, with US homeland security chief Kristi Noem.

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Spain PM's wife denies embezzlement in fresh court hearing

Spain PM's wife denies embezzlement in fresh court hearing

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife Begona Gomez on Wednesday denied in court misusing public funds by hiring a personal assistant in an embezzlement probe that has rattled the leftist government, legal sources said.

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Stock markets strike records despite geopolitical unrest

Stock markets strike records despite geopolitical unrest

Global stock markets struck fresh record highs on Tuesday as expectations of more cuts to US interest rates offset escalating geopolitical tensions.

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Spain to deploy 'extraordinary' security for Vuelta finale

Spain to deploy 'extraordinary' security for Vuelta finale

An "extraordinary" security boost will accompany the final two stages of the Vuelta in the Madrid region, Spanish authorities said on Wednesday, as pro-Palestinian protests rock one of cycling's grand tours.

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Ex-Premier League referee Coote charged with making indecent child image

Ex-Premier League referee Coote charged with making indecent child image

Former Premier League referee David Coote has been charged with making an indecent image of a child.

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Ryder Cup pairings not 'set in stone', says Europe captain Donald

Ryder Cup pairings not 'set in stone', says Europe captain Donald

Luke Donald says his Ryder Cup pairings are not "set in stone" as the Europe captain fine-tunes preparations for this month's showdown.

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What we know about Israel's attack on Hamas in Qatar

What we know about Israel's attack on Hamas in Qatar

In a stunning development, Israel launched a surprise air raid targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar's capital Doha Tuesday, killing six people including the son of the group's lead negotiator in ceasefire talks.

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