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US Treasury Secretary Bessent says Gulf, Asian allies request swap lines
Bessent pushed back on allegations that Trump family's financial ties with UAE are driving decision to offer swap line.
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UK, France agree on three-year deal to curb Channel migrant crossings
Britain and France agreed to a three-year plan to curb irregular Channel crossings, a French interior ministry roadmap showed on Wednesday. France will boost coastal policing by over 50 percent to 1,400…
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Prediction market Kalshi docks three US candidates for betting on own races
Penalties come amid calls for greater oversight; company pledges to proactively police 'insider trading' on platforms.
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Sheinbaum weighs sanctions on Chihuahua state after CIA agents died after drug lab raid in Mexico
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday that she's considering possible sanctions against the government of Chihuahua — a state bordering Texas — for allowing CIA agents to participate in…
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Yamal scores but injured as Barcelona beat Celta to restore La Liga lead
Barcelona edge closer to sealing their La Liga title defence with win against Champions League-chasing Celta Vigo.
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Eye on Africa - Trial opens after Nigeria charges six over 2025 coup plot
In tonight's edition: In Nigeria, six men are charged with planning an attack on the presidential villa. Also, a new investigation suggests foreign fighters, including Colombians, have been backing one…
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Man City topple Arsenal at Premier League summit with nervy win at Burnley
Manchester City relegate Burnley with 1-0 win to also take top spot from Arsenal in the Premier League title race.
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Turkiye making efforts to revive Russia-Ukraine talks, says Erdogan
Turkish president meets NATO chief as Kyiv asks Ankara to host a leaders' level meeting with Russia.
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Gulf allies have requested financial support, US Treasury Secretary says
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that a number of allies in the Gulf region and in Asia have requested currency swap lines from the United States to help deal with energy shocks…
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Business - EU unveils plan to tackle energy crisis
The European Union has unveiled plans to shield households and businesses from the energy crisis triggered by the war with Iran. The bloc says it has spent an additional €24 billion on energy imports…
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Pope Leo urges justice reform in Equatorial Guinea’s prisons
Equatorial Guinea's prison conditions face scrutiny as Pope Leo pushes for humane treatment and reforms during his visit.
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Pope Leo condemns inmate conditions on tour of infamous Equatorial Guinea prison
Pope Leo XIV visited a notorious prison in Bata on the last leg of his Africa tour Wednesday, delivering a rare public critique of inmate conditions in Equatorial Guinea. In his address, the pontiff…
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