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Chile's Senate OKs business-friendly economic reforms

Chile's Senate OKs business-friendly economic reforms

Chile's Senate approved Thursday a business-friendly package of major economic reforms engineered by right-wing President Jose Antonio Kast, which has been assailed by the opposition as favoring rich people.

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Archer stars as England dismiss India for 233 in 2nd ODI

Archer stars as England dismiss India for 233 in 2nd ODI

Jofra Archer led a much-improved England bowling display as India were dismissed for 233 in the second one-day international in Cardiff on Thursday.

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Stocks drop on tech sell-off, oil yo-yos on Mideast

Stocks drop on tech sell-off, oil yo-yos on Mideast

Major stock markets mostly retreated as technology shares extended falls, while oil prices wobbled as United States and Iran exchanged fresh strikes.

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US, Iran exchange blows in rekindled Middle East war

US, Iran exchange blows in rekindled Middle East war

The United States struck Iran and Tehran hit back at US allies in the Gulf on Thursday, as the foes battled over the vital Strait of Hormuz in the renewed Middle East war despite a call from mediator Pakistan to resume talks.

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US unveils 25% tariff on certain goods from Brazil, drawing rebuke

US unveils 25% tariff on certain goods from Brazil, drawing rebuke

An incoming US tariff targeting various imports from Brazil has drawn a rebuke from the Latin American giant, as Washington accused the country of unfair trade practices and policies.

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Hazardous wildfire smoke chokes millions in US, Canada

Hazardous wildfire smoke chokes millions in US, Canada

Out-of-control wildfires were raging Thursday in the Canadian province of Ontario, prompting evacuations and sending dangerous smoke billowing into the United States where millions of people were exposed to the unhealthy air.

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Merlier claims hat-trick of Tour de France stage wins

Merlier claims hat-trick of Tour de France stage wins

Belgian sprint star Tim Merlier trebled up at the Tour de France on Thursday as he won the 12th stage in a chaotic and crash-marred dash for the line.

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US limits stays of students, journalists

US limits stays of students, journalists

President Donald Trump's administration finalized rules Thursday that impose stricter limits on how long foreign students and journalists can stay in the United States, the latest bid to tighten legal immigration in the country.

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French PM pledges deeper ties on Morocco visit

French PM pledges deeper ties on Morocco visit

France and Morocco moved on Thursday to strengthen a renewed partnership that has flourished over the past two years, with French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu hailing "exceptionally positive" ties in Rabat.

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New science report could boost climate suits against oil giants

New science report could boost climate suits against oil giants

Climate lawsuits seeking massive damages from fossil fuel companies increasingly hinge on the question: how reliably can scientists pin specific extreme weather to human-caused climate change?

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