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US targets Brazil with new tariffs over trade practices
The US plans new 25 percent tariffs on Brazilian imports, citing issues like deforestation and digital trade practices.
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Zverev swats aside teenager Jódar as elusive grand slam title inches closer
World No 2 wins quarter-final 7-6 (3), 6-1, 6-3Zverev will face Mensik or Fonseca in semi-finalAlexander Zverev took ano...
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US university sells dead bodies to navy for Israeli military training
The AJ+ documentary series Direct From investigates connections between body donations and Israeli military programmes.
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Intisar Shanib becomes first woman to head football club in Libya
Shanib has been appointed as the president of Darnes Sports Club, a prominent football club in Libya's Derna city.
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Could Russia hit northern Europe if it gained control of Arctic’s Bear Gap?
Norwegian defence minister warns Russia could pose a grave risk and must not be allowed to control the corridor.
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In-form Kostyuk sets up French Open semi-final with ruthless Andreeva
Emotional Kostyuk beats Ukrainian compatriot SvitolinaMirra Andreeva eases past Sorana Cirstea 6-0, 6-3Marta Kostyuk was...
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The Horn of Africa needs reconciliation, not new borders
Recognising Somaliland would not deliver stability. It would entrench division, in Somalia and well beyond it.
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Trump ‘shouted and cursed Netanyahu over threat to resume Beirut bombing’
Angry phone call took place after Iran said it would suspend talks with US over Israel’s Lebanon campaign, Axios reports...
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Pope Leo appoints first lay woman to a top position in Vatican
Maria Montserrat Alvarado will lead communications department, overseeing news site, radio station, press office and mor...
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Female dolphins remember who is aggressive when choosing a mating partner, research shows
Researchers observed unavailable female dolphins – those that were older, or with calves – did not show the same avoidan...
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Could Trump’s government be influencing Canada’s separatist movement?
Alberta will vote in a referendum over whether to separate from Canada, but how is the US President involved?
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Is the Taliban-Russia MoU good for Afghanistan?
The recently signed agreement is unlikely to advance the country's long-term national interests.