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IEA sees anaemic global oil demand growth amid tariff turmoil

IEA sees anaemic global oil demand growth amid tariff turmoil

Growth in oil demand is anaemic globally, with several countries in the crosshairs of US President Donald Trump tariff threats suffering drops, the IEA said Friday.

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India's Chopra wants coach Zelezny's big-stage mindset

India's Chopra wants coach Zelezny's big-stage mindset

India's Olympic javelin gold medallist Neeraj Chopra said on Friday he hoped his coaching switch continues to pay off as he aims to retain his world title.

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Trump threatens Canada with higher tariff, mulls further global levies

Trump threatens Canada with higher tariff, mulls further global levies

Canada will face a 35 percent tariff on exports to the United States starting August 1, President Donald Trump said in a late-night letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney that upends negotiations between the neighbors and close allies.

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Five-star Bumrah strikes for India as England post 387

Five-star Bumrah strikes for India as England post 387

Jasprit Bumrah marked his India return by gaining a coveted place on the Lord's honours boards with a five-wicket haul before England paceman Brydon Carse's maiden Test fifty frustrated the tourists.

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Minister's death spooks Russian elite amid corruption clampdown

Minister's death spooks Russian elite amid corruption clampdown

The reported suicide of Russia's transport minister hours after he was dismissed by President Vladimir Putin, sparking speculation he would be arrested on corruption charges, has shaken the country's elite.

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UNESCO adds Cameroon, Malawi sites to heritage list

UNESCO adds Cameroon, Malawi sites to heritage list

Two cultural sites, in Cameroon and Malawi, were added Friday to the UNESCO World Heritage List, said the organisation, which has made boosting Africa's representation a priority.

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Irvine Welsh takes aim at 'brain atrophying' tech ahead of new Trainspotting sequel

Irvine Welsh takes aim at 'brain atrophying' tech ahead of new Trainspotting sequel

Scottish author Irvine Welsh on Friday described the new sequel to his cult novel "Trainspotting" as an antidote to a world full of "hate and poison", as he took aim at social media, the internet and AI.

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Bumrah's treble strike rocks England before Smith hits back

Bumrah's treble strike rocks England before Smith hits back

India star Jasprit Bumrah took three wickets for one run in seven balls before England's Jamie Smith made the tourists pay for dropping him in the third Test at Lord's on Friday.

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Swiatek and Anisimova battle to be new queen of Wimbledon

Swiatek and Anisimova battle to be new queen of Wimbledon

Iga Swiatek and Amanda Anisimova clash in the Wimbledon final on Saturday with only one thing certain -- there will be an eighth consecutive first-time winner of the women's tournament.

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German backpacker found after 12 days missing in Australian bush

German backpacker found after 12 days missing in Australian bush

Lost German backpacker Carolina Wilga was found alive but "ravaged by mosquitoes" on Friday, 12 days after going missing in remote bushland in Western Australia.

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