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Biden under pressure as Iran nuclear talks resume

Biden under pressure as Iran nuclear talks resume

US President Joe Biden is in a tough spot as the Iran nuclear talks resume in Vienna, gambling on a successful outcome but facing growing bipartisan concern that even if a deal is reached it may be insufficient to curb Tehran's nuclear program.

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France says won't tolerate Canada-style 'Freedom Convoys'

France says won't tolerate Canada-style 'Freedom Convoys'

French police warned Thursday they would prevent so-called "Freedom Convoys" from blockading Paris, as protesters against Covid rules began to drive towards the capital.

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Trucker uprising hits key artery in US-Canada car industry

Trucker uprising hits key artery in US-Canada car industry

The Canadian trucker protest has temporarily sidelined a key auto industry transport route, adding stress to a North American car industry already pinched by low inventories and supply chain problems that have sent vehicle price soaring.

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Prehistoric drum is top ancient find: British Museum

Prehistoric drum is top ancient find: British Museum

A carved stone drum unearthed in England is one of the most significant pieces of prehistoric art ever found in the country, the British Museum said Thursday.

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New York DA prosecutes highest number of anti-Asian hate crimes

New York DA prosecutes highest number of anti-Asian hate crimes

A New York prosecutor said Thursday that his team was prosecuting its highest number of anti-Asian hate crimes since a unit was established more than a decade ago.

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Tesla undertaking 4th car recall in two weeks

Tesla undertaking 4th car recall in two weeks

Tesla was recalling over a half a million US electric cars due to a "Boombox" feature that can drown out audible warnings for pedestrians, in the fourth recall made public in two weeks, records showed Thursday.

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'Coup d'etat' trial of Bolivia ex-president begins

'Coup d'etat' trial of Bolivia ex-president begins

Hailed as a "political prisoner" by supporters, former interim president Jeanine Anez went on trial Thursday accused of orchestrating a coup d'etat to remove her predecessor as Bolivia's leader, Evo Morales.

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Eriksen 'not scared' of bullies on return to football

Eriksen 'not scared' of bullies on return to football

Christian Eriksen said he is not afraid on making a return to the demands of professional football, but believes it could still be a "few weeks" before he makes his Brentford debut.

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London police chief resigns as scandals rock force

London police chief resigns as scandals rock force

London's police chief announced her resignation Thursday after a string of scandals rocked the British capital's force, including racism, sexism and a serving officer murdering a young woman.

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Missing Wordle score helps end US hostage ordeal

Missing Wordle score helps end US hostage ordeal

When Denyse Holt failed to text her daily Wordle score, her daughter knew something must be wrong. Hours later a police SWAT team rescued the 80-year-old Chicago woman from a naked home intruder who had been holding her hostage with a pair of scissors.

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