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Delighted Maresca hails Joao Pedro after Chelsea reach Club World Cup final

Delighted Maresca hails Joao Pedro after Chelsea reach Club World Cup final

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca hailed Joao Pedro and expressed his delight at reaching the Club World Cup final after the new signing's double strike secured a 2-0 win over Fluminense in the last four on Tuesday.

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Rubio departs for whirlwind Asia trip overshadowed by tariffs

Rubio departs for whirlwind Asia trip overshadowed by tariffs

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio departed for Malaysia on Tuesday for meetings with ASEAN allies, a trip that has been overshadowed by fears of a trade war.

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Rubio imposter used AI to message high-level officials, reports say

Rubio imposter used AI to message high-level officials, reports say

An imposter posing as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sent AI-generated voice and text messages to high-level officials and foreign ministers, reports said Tuesday, the latest American official to be targeted by impersonators.

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El Salvador says US has jurisdiction over detained migrants

El Salvador says US has jurisdiction over detained migrants

El Salvador has said that the United States has legal jurisdiction over deported migrants being held in the Central American country, court documents show.

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More than 160 people still missing days after deadly Texas floods

More than 160 people still missing days after deadly Texas floods

More than 160 people remain unaccounted for after devastating floods in Texas, the state governor said Tuesday, marking a dramatic increase in the number of missing from a tragedy that has so far claimed 109 lives.

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Major US teachers union teams up with AI giants

Major US teachers union teams up with AI giants

The second biggest teachers union in the United States unveiled a groundbreaking partnership Tuesday with AI powerhouses Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic to develop a comprehensive training program helping educators master artificial intelligence.

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Texas floods: Misinformation across political spectrum sows confusion

Texas floods: Misinformation across political spectrum sows confusion

Following deadly floods in Texas, misinformation from both left- and right-wing users was roiling social media, with liberals baselessly blaming staffing cuts at US weather agencies for flawed warning systems and conservatives ramping up conspiracy theories.

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Trump holds fresh talks with Netanyahu to end Gaza 'tragedy'

Trump holds fresh talks with Netanyahu to end Gaza 'tragedy'

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu met for the second time in 24 hours Tuesday as the US president intensified the pressure on the Israeli prime minister to reach a deal to end the "tragedy" of the war in Gaza.

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US scraps shoe removal at airport screening

US scraps shoe removal at airport screening

Passengers at US airports will no longer have to remove their shoes to pass through security under a new policy unveiled Tuesday, 20 years after the requirement was introduced.

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New Knicks coach Brown embracing 'high expectations'

New Knicks coach Brown embracing 'high expectations'

Two-time NBA Coach of the Year Mike Brown says he is embracing the expectations that come with taking the helm of the New York Knicks, a storied NBA franchise that has gone without a title for 52 years.

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