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'Living legend' Ariarne Titmus announces retirement from swimming

'Living legend' Ariarne Titmus announces retirement from swimming

Four-time Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus announced her immediate retirement from swimming on Thursday, calling it a "really tough" decision as she was lauded as "a living legend".

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Australian swimming star Ariarne Titmus announces retirement

Australian swimming star Ariarne Titmus announces retirement

Four-time Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus announced her immediate retirement from swimming on Thursday, calling it a "really tough" decision.

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UK's Starmer publishes evidence in collapsed China spy case

UK's Starmer publishes evidence in collapsed China spy case

The UK government published evidence Wednesday it had submitted in now-collapsed legal proceedings against two men accused of spying for China, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer seeks to contain controversy over the failed case.

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Argentine markets cheer new US aid, but Trump threat sparks anger

Argentine markets cheer new US aid, but Trump threat sparks anger

Argentine stocks surged Wednesday on a new US promise of aid for embattled President Javier Milei, despite Donald Trump conditioning the assistance on his ally winning upcoming midterm elections.

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Israel threatens to resume fighting if Hamas does not respect Gaza truce deal

Israel threatens to resume fighting if Hamas does not respect Gaza truce deal

Israel's defence minister on Wednesday threatened to resume fighting if Hamas does not honour the terms of a US-backed ceasefire that halted the war in Gaza.

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US expert on India accused of China meetings denies charges

US expert on India accused of China meetings denies charges

A prominent US scholar of India who was arrested after allegations of retaining classified documents and meeting Chinese officials is denying the charges against him, his lawyers said Wednesday.

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United sees demand 'strengthening' as profits edge lower

United sees demand 'strengthening' as profits edge lower

United Airlines reported a slight dip in profits Wednesday as operating expenses ticked higher, adding that a strengthening demand outlook would boost fourth-quarter results.

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US agency blames faulty engineering for Titanic sub disaster

US agency blames faulty engineering for Titanic sub disaster

Flawed engineering and inadequate testing contributed to the catastrophic implosion of a private submersible during a 2023 expedition to the Titanic wreckage, the US National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday.

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Judge 'reluctantly' tosses youth case challenging Trump climate policies

Judge 'reluctantly' tosses youth case challenging Trump climate policies

A federal judge on Wednesday "reluctantly" dismissed a lawsuit brought by young Americans accusing President Donald Trump's administration of threatening their constitutional right to life and liberty through its aggressive fossil-fuel push.

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Syria won't wait for global community to reform economy: Finance Minister

Syria won't wait for global community to reform economy: Finance Minister

Syria is in a hurry to rebuild its war-torn economy and will not wait for the international community to begin making those changes, the country's finance minister said Wednesday.

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