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Asian markets mixed as autos suffer more tariff-fuelled losses
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Clean energy giant Goldwind leads China's global sector push
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Rain gives some respite to South Korea firefighters as death toll rises
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Family fights for death-row retrial under Japan's 'snail-paced' system
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US defence chief visits Philippines dogged by scandal at home
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Malinin grabs men's world lead while Miura and Kihara win pairs title
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Djokovic becomes oldest Masters semi-finalist in Miami, Mensik, Fritz through
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Trump order targets 'improper ideology' at famed US museums
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France's Le Pen faces verdict that could end presidential hopes
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South Korea's life game 'InZOI' challenges 'The Sims'
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The UK car loan scandal that could cost banks billions
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Vance due in Greenland as anger mounts over Trump takeover bid
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'My entire life': Saudi tailor keeps robe-making craft alive
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Time to stop changing clocks? Not so fast, say EU states
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Man City eye FA Cup success to save troubled season
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Pendrith, Tosti among four co-leaders at Houston Open
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Bolsonaro trial: A political reset for Brazil?
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Regulator clears Qatar Airways-Virgin Australia alliance
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Man charged with destroying Teslas in Las Vegas, amid anti-Musk wave
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Australian PM calls general election for May 3
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Journalism under threat in Turkey, says AFP photographer
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UK's King Charles cancels appointments after cancer treatment 'side effects'
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Djokovic becomes oldest Masters semi-finalist in Miami
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Trump administration expands university DEI probes to California
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Czech teen Mensik, Djokovic into Miami semis
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Sabalenka blasts past Paolini into Miami final
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Barca bolster Liga title bid by winning match they didn't want to play
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Maradona died 'in agony,' forensic expert tells court
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Judge hears Associated Press suit over White House denial of access
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Chelsea to face Barcelona in Women's Champions League semis after Man City fightback
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Barca cruise past Osasuna to bolster Liga title bid
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US judge orders Trump admin to save 'Signalgate' chat
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Autos lead market losses after Trump unveils sharp tariffs
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Rubio warns Venezuela of force if it attacks oil-rich Guyana
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Standing ovation as defending champ Malinin grabs world figure skating lead
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Thousands protest against new Israel law expanding control over judicial appointments
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Axed Lawson laments 'tough' end to Red Bull F1 'dream'
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Shiffrin takes 101st World Cup win, globes for Ljutic, Kristoffersen
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Iran says it has responded to Trump's nuclear talks letter
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Era of close ties with US 'is over': Canada PM Carney
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US auto industry stunned by tariffs meant to save it
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Haugan wins men's slalom finale as Kristoffersen gets World Cup globe
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NBA says it will explore creating new pro league in Europe
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Barcelona thrash Wolfsburg to reach women's Champions League semis
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Shiffrin takes slalom finale for 101st World Cup win
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Czech teen Mensik into first Masters semi-final in Miami
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Prosecutors ask for 18-month suspended jail for actor Depardieu
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Sudan paramilitaries vow 'no surrender' after Khartoum setback
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Eighteen dead, 46 injured as flooding hits Ecuador capital
The heaviest flooding to hit Ecuador in two decades has killed at least 18 people in Quito, washing away cars, damaging homes and sweeping away volleyball players and spectators on a sports field, officials said Tuesday.

Investors agree $10 billion for controversial Uganda oil project
Chinese and French oil giants finally sealed a $10-billion deal Tuesday to unlock Uganda's energy resources and build a vast regional oil pipeline, a mega-project that has incensed environmental groups.

Oil spill pollutes nature reserve in Ecuadoran Amazon
An oil spill in eastern Ecuador has reached a nature reserve and polluted a river that supplies water to indigenous communities, the country's environmental ministry said Monday.

France limits visitors to save beloved Marseille beach
French authorities said Monday they would begin testing limited daily permits to visit one of the most pristine coves near the Mediterranean city of Marseille, where summer crowds have sharply increased erosion risks.

Magical but messy: Rome scares off its starlings
As the sun sets over central Rome, five figures in white overalls move under the trees. They wave speakers emitting a mix of sharp cries, and the birds rise into the air.

Oil spill 'nail in the coffin' for Covid-hit Thai beach businesses
Oil washing up on a beach on Thailand's east coast could be the "nail in the coffin" for pandemic-hit hotels and restaurants, local hospitality businesses said Saturday.

Ailing whale found near Athens returns to deeper waters
An ailing young whale found near the coast of Athens in a rare sighting has returned to deeper waters after receiving medication, Greek officials said on Saturday.

Judge cancels major US oil and gas exploration sale
A judge on Thursday canceled the sale of oil and gas exploration leases of some 80 million acres in the Gulf of Mexico, after environmental groups sued the Biden administration citing major concerns.

Australia pumps cash into Great Barrier Reef protection
Australia unveiled a billion-dollar package to protect the climate-ravaged Great Barrier Reef on Friday, hoping to prevent the vast network of corals from being removed from UNESCO's World Heritage list.

Japan to help with Bill Gates' next-gen nuclear power project
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries said Thursday it will work with Japan's atomic energy agency to provide technical assistance to a US start-up run by Bill Gates that is building a next-generation nuclear reactor in Wyoming.

Thailand rushes to contain oil spill after undersea leak
Thailand's navy and pollution experts battled Thursday to clear up an oil spill close to pristine holiday beaches, after an undersea pipeline leaked up to 50 tonnes of crude.

Los Angeles set to ban oil drilling in city
Los Angeles looks set to ban oil drilling in the city after councillors voted Wednesday to stop the construction of new wells and wind down those already operating.

'Small' oil leak off Peru coast amid crude spill cleanup
A "relatively small" oil leak has been registered at a refinery off the Peruvian coast just 10 days after a major crude spill that workers are still battling to clean up, authorities said Wednesday.

New oil leak off Peru coast amid crude spill cleanup
A fresh oil leak has occurred off the coast of Peru -- already cleaning up after a major crude spill 10 days earlier -- during work on an underwater refinery pipeline, the government said Wednesday.

Traditional fishermen in despair over Peru oil spill
Hundreds of traditional fisherman living just outside the Peruvian capital fear their livelihoods are ruined following an oil spill caused by a volcanic eruption thousands of miles away.

Serbia backs out of controversial Rio Tinto lithium mine: PM
Serbian authorities have abandoned plans to build a controversial lithium mine, the prime minister said Thursday, following weeks of protests against the project set to be built by Rio Tinto.

Rare baby elephant twins born in Kenya
An elephant in Kenya has given birth to twins, an extremely rare event, conservationists said Thursday.

'Remarkable' giant coral reef found off Tahiti
Scientists have discovered a vast reef of "pristine" rose-shaped corals apparently unharmed by climate change in deep water off the coast of Tahiti, UNESCO announced Thursday.

ExxonMobil targets 'net zero' emissions at operations by 2050
ExxonMobil pledged Tuesday to reach "net zero" greenhouse gas emissions in its operations by 2050, but stopped short of extending the promise to products it sells throughout the global economy.