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Long truck lines at Colombia-Ecuador border as tariffs loom

Long truck lines at Colombia-Ecuador border as tariffs loom

Hundreds of truck drivers waited for hours in miles-long lines to cross the border between Colombia and Ecuador as reciprocal tariffs loomed.

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Ex-prince Andrew dogged again by Epstein scandal

Ex-prince Andrew dogged again by Epstein scandal

Britain's former prince Andrew was again engulfed Saturday by the Epstein scandal, after newly released files included photographs of him kneeling on all fours over a woman lying on the floor.

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Separatist attacks in Pakistan kill 21, dozens of militants dead

Separatist attacks in Pakistan kill 21, dozens of militants dead

Separatists launched "coordinated" attacks across Pakistan's Balochistan province on Saturday, killing at least 10 security personnel and 11 civilians, an official said, the latest violence in the insurgency-hit southwestern region.

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'Malfunction' cuts power in Ukraine. Here's what we know

'Malfunction' cuts power in Ukraine. Here's what we know

Ukraine and Moldova experienced mass power outages on Saturday after a "technical malfunction" caused electrical lines between the two countries and Romania to fail, according to officials.

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Arbeloa backs five Real Madrid stars he 'always' wants playing

Arbeloa backs five Real Madrid stars he 'always' wants playing

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa insisted Saturday he would stand by the team's star players and give them as many minutes as possible, despite debate over whether the team can function effectively with them all on the pitch.

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Sabalenka 'really upset' at blowing chances in Melbourne final loss

Sabalenka 'really upset' at blowing chances in Melbourne final loss

Aryna Sabalenka said she was "really upset" with herself for failing to take her chances in defeat to Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open final having led 3-0 in the deciding set.

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Britain, Japan agree to  deepen defence and security cooperation

Britain, Japan agree to deepen defence and security cooperation

Britain and Japan agreed to strengthen defence and economic ties, visiting Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Saturday, after his bid to forge closer links with China drew warnings from US President Donald Trump.

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Rybakina keeps her cool to beat Sabalenka in tense Melbourne final

Rybakina keeps her cool to beat Sabalenka in tense Melbourne final

Elena Rybakina stifled her emotions to take revenge over world number one Aryna Sabalenka and win the Australian Open on Saturday for her second Grand Slam title.

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France tightens infant formula rules after toxin scare

France tightens infant formula rules after toxin scare

France has said it will impose stricter limits on the acceptable level of a toxin called cereulide in infant formula after potentially contaminated products were recalled in over 60 countries.

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Blanc wins final women's race before Winter Olympics

Blanc wins final women's race before Winter Olympics

Malorie Blanc delighted her home Swiss fans by storming to victory in Saturday's final World Cup super-G race before the Winter Olympics.

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