US trade deficit sharply narrows in April as Trump tariffs take hold
The US trade deficit more than halved in April, government data showed Thursday, pulling back from a record as imports on a plunge in imports as President Donald Trump's global tariffs kicked in.
Read moreUS says NATO close to agreeing to Trump's spending demand
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Thursday that NATO allies were close to agreeing a deal on spending ahead of a summit later this month, in a bid to satisfy US President Donald Trump's demand that it reach five percent of GDP.
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ECB cuts rate again facing growth, tariff woes
The European Central Bank's easing cycle reached the one-year mark Thursday when policymakers delivered another interest rate cut as concerns mount about the struggling eurozone economy and global trade tensions.
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Ailing Baltic Sea in need of urgent attention
Decades of pollution and climate change have caused fish to disappear from the Baltic Sea at an alarming rate, with the European Union on Thursday vowing to make the sea an "urgent priority".
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Erasmus unveils monster Springbok squad for Tests against Baa-Baas, Italy and Georgia
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus on Thursday named a 54-player squad for the June 28 fixture against the Barbarians, followed by Tests against Italy and Georgia.
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Afghan women UN staff forced to work from home after threats
Afghan women working for the United Nations in Kabul have been threatened by unidentified men because of their jobs, the organisation and several women told AFP on Thursday.
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Bengaluru offer cash help after deadly India cricket stampede
Royal Challengers Bengaluru said Thursday they stood "united" with fans as the Indian Premier League champions announced financial aid to families of those crushed to death during their title celebrations.
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First ever Birkin bag to be auctioned in July
The first Birkin bag that was designed by French luxury brand Hermes for actress Jane Birkin in 1984, will be auctioned in Paris on July 10, auction house Sotheby's said Thursday.
Read moreNew Rangers boss Martin aims to win over fans as he targets Celtic crown
Rangers head coach Russell Martin said Thursday his "whole career has been based on proving people wrong" after he was unveiled as the new man in the Ibrox hot seat.
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US says NATO close to agreeing to Trump's defence spending demand
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Thursday NATO allies were close to agreeing a deal on spending ahead of a summit later this month, in a bid to satisfy US President Donald Trump's demand for five percent of GDP.
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