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US and Israel issue dire warnings to Iran alongside US military buildup

US and Israel issue dire warnings to Iran alongside US military buildup

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday Iran must make a "meaningful deal" in its negotiations with Washington in the next 10 days or else "bad things happen", as he deployed warships, fighter jets and other military hardware in the region.

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British public cheer Andrew's arrest with a smile and relief

British public cheer Andrew's arrest with a smile and relief

Britain's mostly pro-royal public delighted in the arrest on Thursday of the former prince Andrew, whose friendship with convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has turned him into an outcast.

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Argentine workers go on strike to protest Milei's labor reforms

Argentine workers go on strike to protest Milei's labor reforms

Shops and supermarkets closed, public transport was scarce and garbage went uncollected Thursday as Argentine workers staged the fourth general strike of President Javier Milei's term, this time to protest labor reforms.

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Nakai targets Olympic skating upset as 'skimo' makes debut

Nakai targets Olympic skating upset as 'skimo' makes debut

Japanese teenager Ami Nakai goes for a shock Olympic gold in women's figure skating on on Thursday as ski mountaineering made its debut in heavy snow at the Winter Games.

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What we know about ex-prince Andrew's friendship with Epstein

What we know about ex-prince Andrew's friendship with Epstein

Allegations around his ties to the US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have long dogged Britain's former prince Andrew.

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US trade deficit in goods widens to new record in 2025

US trade deficit in goods widens to new record in 2025

The US trade deficit in goods expanded to a new record in 2025, government data showed Thursday, despite sweeping tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed during his first year back in the White House.

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Oil extends gains on US-Iran tensions, stocks retreat

Oil extends gains on US-Iran tensions, stocks retreat

Oil prices pushed higher Thursday on worries that nuclear talks between United States and Iran might not avert a new conflict that could threaten supplies.

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Williams 'on the back foot' after missing Barcelona: Albon

Williams 'on the back foot' after missing Barcelona: Albon

Williams driver Alexander Albon fears missing the Barcelona shakedown last month has left his team clawing to make up lost ground to its main rivals in the build-up on the new Formula One season.

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Real Madrid submit evidence to UEFA in Vinicius racism probe

Real Madrid submit evidence to UEFA in Vinicius racism probe

Real Madrid said it had provided "all available evidence" to UEFA on Thursday in support of their Brazilian star Vinicius Junior's complaint of racist abuse during this week's Champions League clash at Benfica.

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Olympics rev up Milan's renewal but locals fear price to pay

Olympics rev up Milan's renewal but locals fear price to pay

The Winter Olympics are expected to accelerate Milan's transformation into a vibrant international metropolis -- but many residents fear the effect will see them priced out.

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