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Japan to spend $260 bn to tackle inflation, weak yen

Japan to spend $260 bn to tackle inflation, weak yen

Japan will spend $260 billion on a stimulus package to cushion the economy from the impact of inflation and the weak yen, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on Friday.

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Global warming palpable for 96% of humans: study

Global warming palpable for 96% of humans: study

Whether they realised it or not, some 7.6 billion people -- 96 percent of humanity -- felt global warming's impact on temperatures over the last 12 months, researchers have said.

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Defiant Iranians rally again in protests fuelled by 'brutal' crackdown

Defiant Iranians rally again in protests fuelled by 'brutal' crackdown

Iranians took to the streets around the country for a second successive night to protest against the killings of youths in a widely documented crackdown on demonstrations sparked by Mahsa Amini's death.

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New Italian government seeks to raise cash ceiling

New Italian government seeks to raise cash ceiling

Cash is king in Italy, and the debate over limiting payments in notes and coins is heating up again under the country's new right-wing government.

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Airlines giant IAG revenue back at pre-pandemic level

Airlines giant IAG revenue back at pre-pandemic level

IAG, owner of British Airways and Spanish carrier Iberia, revealed Friday revenue slightly above pre-pandemic levels as it posted third-quarter profits on rebounding passenger demand.

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'No plans' for Prince William to go to Qatar World Cup: source

'No plans' for Prince William to go to Qatar World Cup: source

There are no plans for Prince William to go to Qatar to watch the World Cup next month, a source said Friday, as the Gulf state faces intense scrutiny of its rights record.

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Japan PM announces $260 bn stimulus spending to tackle inflation

Japan PM announces $260 bn stimulus spending to tackle inflation

Japan will spend $260 billion on a stimulus package to cushion the economy from the impact of a weak yen and inflation, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Friday.

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Springboks head to Europe without specialist Test fly-half

Springboks head to Europe without specialist Test fly-half

World champions South Africa will play Ireland, France, Italy and England in November without a specialist Test fly-half, with utility back Damian Willemse set to fill the gap.

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WADA warns Russia over delay in Valieva doping case

WADA warns Russia over delay in Valieva doping case

The World Anti-Doping Agency will take the Russian Anti-Doping Agency to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) if it does not speed up its doping investigation into figure skater Kamila Valieva, WADA president Witold Banka said.

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UK govt expected to call N.Ireland poll after deadline expires

UK govt expected to call N.Ireland poll after deadline expires

The UK government was on Friday expected to call the second election in a year in Northern Ireland after politicians failed to resolve a standoff over post-Brexit trade rules.

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