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Trump Brands Zelensky 'A Dictator'
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Canada Announces First High-speed Rail: Toronto To Quebec City
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Hamas Says Ready To Free All Hostages At Once In Gaza Truce Phase Two
Hamas signalled on Wednesday that it was willing to free all remaining hostages held in Gaza in a single swap during the next phase of the ongoing ceasefire agreement.
BAE Profits Boosted By Defense Spending Amid Ukraine War
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Glencore Looks To Leave London Stock Exchange As Falls Into Loss
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US Envoy Set For Kyiv Talks After Trump Rips Zelensky
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EU Keeps Up 'Pressure' On Russia With New Sanctions
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HSBC Targets $1.5 Bn In Annual Cost Savings After Revamp
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Philips Losses Worse Than Expected In 2024
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EU Eyes Stricter Food Import Rules In Agriculture Policy Review
The EU plans to crackdown on food imports that do not meet its standards as part of an agricultural policy review to be published Wednesday that looks to appease disgruntled farmers amid global trade tensions.
Asian Markets Swing As Traders Assess Latest Tariffs Volley
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Vietnam Parliament Approves $8 Billion Rail Link To China
Vietnam's parliament on Wednesday approved plans for an $8 billion rail link from its largest northern port city to the border with China, boosting links between the two communist-ruled countries and making trade easier.
Brazil Prosecutor Charges Bolsonaro Over Failed Coup Plot
Brazil's attorney general on Tuesday formally charged far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro and 33 others over an alleged coup attempt after his 2022 election loss.
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US Lawmakers Confirm Howard Lutnick As Commerce Secretary
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Colombian President Alleges Plot To Down His Plane With Missiles
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German Auto Supplier Continental To Cut 3,000 More Jobs
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