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Does China control the Panama Canal, as Trump claims?

Does China control the Panama Canal, as Trump claims?

US President Donald Trump's threat to seize the Panama Canal over alleged undue Chinese influence may really be aimed at limiting Beijing's growing diplomatic and economic presence in Latin America, experts say.

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Trump tells Putin to make Ukraine deal 'now' or face tougher sanctions

Trump tells Putin to make Ukraine deal 'now' or face tougher sanctions

US President Donald Trump stepped up the pressure on Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to make a peace deal with Ukraine Wednesday, threatening tougher economic measures if Moscow does not agree to end the war.

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Yemen's Huthis say freed detained ship's crew after Gaza truce

Yemen's Huthis say freed detained ship's crew after Gaza truce

Yemen's Huthi rebels on Wednesday freed the crew of the merchant ship Galaxy Leader after detaining them for more than a year, citing the ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas as motivation.

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Mel B, Trump and Milei: What happened at Davos Wednesday

Mel B, Trump and Milei: What happened at Davos Wednesday

Even when Donald Trump wasn't in the room or even the main theme, the US president kept coming up again Wednesday at the gabfest of global elites in the Swiss resort of Davos.

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Spain's Sabadell bank to move HQ back to Catalonia

Spain's Sabadell bank to move HQ back to Catalonia

Spain's Banco Sabadell approved Wednesday moving its headquarters back to Catalonia, the first major firm to do so after thousands left in the wake of the region's failed 2017 independence bid.

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Wembanyama returns to Paris for NBA games as a global star

Wembanyama returns to Paris for NBA games as a global star

Victor Wembanyama will take to the court in Paris on Thursday with the San Antonio Spurs in front of an adoring home crowd, having gone from the French league to global stardom.

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Fashion world 'afraid' of Trump, says Belgium's Van Beirendonck

Fashion world 'afraid' of Trump, says Belgium's Van Beirendonck

Belgian designer Walter Van Beirendonck said Wednesday that the fashion world was "afraid" of US President Donald Trump and failing to speak out against him for commercial reasons.

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Besiktas romp to victory over Athletic in Solskjaer's first game

Besiktas romp to victory over Athletic in Solskjaer's first game

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer enjoyed a dream start to life as Besiktas coach on Wednesday as his new team powered to a 4-1 Europa League win over Athletic Bilbao.

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'Best feeling' as Hamilton drives first laps for Ferrari

'Best feeling' as Hamilton drives first laps for Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton drove a Ferrari Formula One car for the first time on Wednesday after the seven-time world champion took to the track at the team's test circuit and admitted it was "one of the best feelings" of his life.

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Argentina's Milei says would leave Mercosur for US trade deal

Argentina's Milei says would leave Mercosur for US trade deal

Argentina's President Javier Milei said Thursday he would be willing to leave the South American Mercosur bloc if necessary to secure a coveted trade agreement with the United States.

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