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The reality of restarting North Sea oil drilling

The reality of restarting North Sea oil drilling

As the Middle East war drives up oil prices, the UK's main opposition Conservative party is urging the government to restart drilling in the North Sea -- echoing repeated calls from US President Donald Trump.

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'I'm really proud': first Black astronaut candidate reflects on historic Moon mission

'I'm really proud': first Black astronaut candidate reflects on historic Moon mission

In the 1960s Ed Dwight was the first Black astronaut candidate -- but he never got his chance to go to the Moon.

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Supreme Court weighing Trump challenge to birthright citizenship

Supreme Court weighing Trump challenge to birthright citizenship

The US Supreme Court is to hear a landmark case on Wednesday as it weighs in on the constitutionality of President Donald Trump's contentious bid to end birthright citizenship.

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US auto sales seen falling as car market awaits war impact

US auto sales seen falling as car market awaits war impact

Carmakers are expected to report lower first-quarter US sales as the Middle East war clouds the industry's outlook compared with unusually favorable dynamics a year ago.

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Kast putting conservative stamp on Chile in first 30 days

Kast putting conservative stamp on Chile in first 30 days

Just three weeks into his term, Chile's new President Jose Antonio Kast has lost no time in tilting the rudder sharply to the right as he looks to slash spending and crack down on immigration, both policies a major about-turn on predecessor Gabriel Boric.

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Portugal down US 2-0 as World Cup hosts again fail to shine

Portugal down US 2-0 as World Cup hosts again fail to shine

Bruno Fernandes picked apart the United States defense to hand Portugal a 2-0 friendly win Tuesday over the World Cup co-hosts, who again failed to impress ahead of this summer's tournament.

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AI giant Anthropic says 'exploring' Australia data centre investments

AI giant Anthropic says 'exploring' Australia data centre investments

Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic is eyeing data centre investments in Australia, saying Wednesday the nation was a "natural partner" for work in the booming sector.

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Tuchel faces World Cup selection dilemmas after England falter

Tuchel faces World Cup selection dilemmas after England falter

Thomas Tuchel says he now has more "clarity" after England's final home match before the World Cup, but there appear to be more questions than answers after a limp 1-0 defeat against Japan.

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Trump says Iran war could end in 'two weeks, maybe three,' to address US

Trump says Iran war could end in 'two weeks, maybe three,' to address US

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the war with Iran may be over in two or three weeks and it will be up to other countries to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz oil shipping channel.

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US Army helicopter pilots cleared after Kid Rock flyby

US Army helicopter pilots cleared after Kid Rock flyby

The US Army helicopter pilots who flew near the Tennessee home of musician Kid Rock have had their suspension lifted, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday.

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