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Rubio tells allies US and Europe 'belong together'

Rubio tells allies US and Europe 'belong together'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to reassure a nervous Europe on Saturday, saying that Washington wanted to "revitalise" the transatlantic alliance so that a strong Europe could help the US on its mission of global "renewal".

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Snowboarding monk in spotlight after S. Korea's Olympic glory

Snowboarding monk in spotlight after S. Korea's Olympic glory

A Buddhist monk has drawn international attention after South Korea won landmark Olympic snowboard medals, capping decades of his support for young athletes in a sport long unpopular at home.

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Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman poised to be PM as Islamists concede

Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman poised to be PM as Islamists concede

Bangladesh's largest Islamist party conceded defeat in elections on Saturday, despite earlier alleging problems with the vote count, clearing the way for nationalist leader Tarique Rahman to become prime minister.

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What does Greenland's mining industry look like?

What does Greenland's mining industry look like?

Greenland's natural resources, including potential vast rare earths deposits vital to the AI boom, have attracted attention since US President Donald Trump showed interest in the Danish self-governing territory.

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Greenland prepares next generation for mining future

Greenland prepares next generation for mining future

At the Greenland School of Minerals and Petroleum, a dozen students in hi-viz vests and helmets are out for the day learning to operate bulldozers, dump trucks, excavators and other equipment.

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China top court says drivers responsible despite autonomous technology

China top court says drivers responsible despite autonomous technology

China's top court has issued a ruling confirming humans in cars with assisted driving technology are responsible for their vehicle, setting a nationwide benchmark as Beijing positions itself as a standards-setter in the auto market.

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Sixers rookie Edgecombe leads 'Team Vince' to NBA Rising Stars crown

Sixers rookie Edgecombe leads 'Team Vince' to NBA Rising Stars crown

Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe came through as honorary coach Vince Carter's Team Vince triumphed Friday in the Rising Stars Challenge on the opening night of NBA All-Star Weekend.

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Rubio at Munich security meet to address Europeans rattled by Trump

Rubio at Munich security meet to address Europeans rattled by Trump

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was set to address European leaders on Saturday as they try to step up their autonomy in defence while salvaging transatlantic ties badly strained under President Donald Trump.

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Medal-winner Sato says Malinin paid for 'toxic schedule'

Medal-winner Sato says Malinin paid for 'toxic schedule'

Japanese bronze medallist Shun Sato on Friday blamed the "toxic schedule" of Olympic men's figure skating for US favourite Ilia Malinin's shocking slump off the podium.

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Carney offers support of united Canada to town devastated by mass shooting

Carney offers support of united Canada to town devastated by mass shooting

Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday pledged Canada's enduring support to the grief-stricken town of Tumbler Ridge, as he led a candlelight vigil for the eight victims of a mass shooting.

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