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Under US pressure, Mexico mulling 50% tariff on Chinese cars

Under US pressure, Mexico mulling 50% tariff on Chinese cars

Mexico, under pressure not to serve as a back door for Chinese goods entering the United States, has proposed a 50-percent duty on car imports from the Asian giant -- up from 15-20 percent.

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S&P 500 ends at record as markets await key US consumer price data

S&P 500 ends at record as markets await key US consumer price data

The S&P 500 rose to a fresh record Wednesday behind a surge in Oracle shares as markets looked ahead to key consumer pricing data expected to influence US interest rate decisions.

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S.Korea appeals to US to free workers

S.Korea appeals to US to free workers

South Korea's top diplomat made a direct appeal Wednesday to the United States to release hundreds of workers detained in an immigration raid that stunned the close US ally, as a plane dispatched by Seoul was delayed.

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Rested Pogacar warms up for world championships in Canada

Rested Pogacar warms up for world championships in Canada

Tadej Pogacar says a 47-day break since his latest Tour de France triumph has left him rested and ready to launch his build up to the world championships with two races in Canada.

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Right-wing Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot dead at US university

Right-wing Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot dead at US university

Right-wing youth activist and influencer Charlie Kirk, a major ally of President Donald Trump, was shot dead Wednesday in an apparent assassination that sparked fears of more political violence in an increasingly febrile United States.

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South Africa smash 97-5 in rain-marred T20 opener against England

South Africa smash 97-5 in rain-marred T20 opener against England

South Africa struck 97-5 inside eight overs in a rain-marred first T20 against England in Cardiff on Wednesday.

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NASA blocks Chinese citizens from working on space programs

NASA blocks Chinese citizens from working on space programs

NASA has begun barring Chinese nationals with valid visas from joining its programs, underscoring the intensifying space race between the rival powers.

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Postecoglou wants to bring trophies to Nottingham Forest

Postecoglou wants to bring trophies to Nottingham Forest

Ange Postecoglou believes "exciting times" lie ahead of Nottingham Forest as the Australian aims to end the club's 35-year wait to win a major trophy.

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Qatar says Netanyahu must be 'brought to justice' over strikes

Qatar says Netanyahu must be 'brought to justice' over strikes

Qatar's prime minister warned Wednesday that an unprecedented Israeli strike in Doha targeting Hamas killed hope for Gaza hostages, calling for Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu to be "brought to justice".

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Union to vote on deal to end strike at Boeing defense branch

Union to vote on deal to end strike at Boeing defense branch

Labor leaders reached a tentative agreement with Boeing that could resolve a strike in the aviation giant's defense business, the union announced Wednesday.

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