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Animal welfare transport law deadlocked in EU

Animal welfare transport law deadlocked in EU

An EU proposal aimed at improving animal transport conditions has hit a wall two years after its introduction, with negotiations deadlocked and its future uncertain.

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Rain stops Sri Lanka's momentum in New Zealand washout at World Cup

Rain stops Sri Lanka's momentum in New Zealand washout at World Cup

Sri Lanka and New Zealand were forced to share points in their Women's World Cup fixture after heavy rain had the final say in Colombo on Tuesday, washing out play after the innings break.

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Bangladesh factory blaze kills at least 16: fire official

Bangladesh factory blaze kills at least 16: fire official

At least 16 people were killed Tuesday when a fire tore through a chemical and garments factory in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka, officials said.

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Moreira arrival completes MotoGP grid for 2026

Moreira arrival completes MotoGP grid for 2026

The starting grid for next season's MotoGP was finalised on Tuesday with the announcement that young Brazilian rider Diogo Moreira will join the Honda satellite team LCR.

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Ancelotti warns Brazil to toughen up after defeat to Japan

Ancelotti warns Brazil to toughen up after defeat to Japan

Coach Carlo Ancelotti said Brazil "mentally collapsed" in their 3-2 friendly defeat to Japan on Tuesday and warned that they need to learn from their mistakes before the World Cup.

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Military seizes power in Madagascar as president impeached

Military seizes power in Madagascar as president impeached

An elite military unit that backed youth-led anti-government street protests said Tuesday it had taken power in Madagascar after the national assembly voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina.

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French PM backs suspending pensions reform in key move for survival

French PM backs suspending pensions reform in key move for survival

France's Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Tuesday backed the suspension of an unpopular 2023 pensions reform, in a key move to bolster his cabinet's survival and draw his country out of political crisis.

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Japan make waves with friendly win over Brazil

Japan make waves with friendly win over Brazil

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu told his players to celebrate their 3-2 friendly win over Brazil on Tuesday but warned it would paint a target on their backs at next year's World Cup.

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US Treasury chief accuses China of wanting to hurt world economy

US Treasury chief accuses China of wanting to hurt world economy

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent slammed Beijing in an interview this week, accusing it of seeking to harm the global economy after China slapped sweeping new export controls in the strategic field of rare earths.

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IMF lifts 2025 global growth forecast, warns of ongoing trade 'uncertainty'

IMF lifts 2025 global growth forecast, warns of ongoing trade 'uncertainty'

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday lifted its outlook for global growth this year, flagging a milder-than-expected economic hit from President Donald Trump's tariff policies while warning of risks ahead.

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