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Trump's meme coin venture sparks backlash

Trump's meme coin venture sparks backlash

Cryptocurrencies launched by Donald and Melania Trump have angered some digital currency advocates and sparked fresh allegations of leveraging the presidency for profit.

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India dismiss England for 132 after Buttler fifty

India dismiss England for 132 after Buttler fifty

England skipper Jos Buttler played a lone hand with his 68 as India bowled out the tourists for 132 in the first of five T20 internationals at Eden Gardens on Wednesday.

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Simmering anger as Turkey buries ski hotel fire victims

Simmering anger as Turkey buries ski hotel fire victims

Anger was growing in Turkey on Thursday as allegations piled up that negligence played a role in the deaths of 76 people who perished when a huge fire swept through a luxury ski resort hotel in northern Turkey.

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Amorim takes responsibility for crisis at 'nervous' Man Utd

Amorim takes responsibility for crisis at 'nervous' Man Utd

Ruben Amorim on Wednesday sought to clarify his bombshell statement that his Manchester United side are "the worst team" in the club's history, with the manager accepting a share of responsibility for the crisis at Old Trafford.

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Stock markets push higher as they track Trump plans, earnings

Stock markets push higher as they track Trump plans, earnings

US and European stock markets pushed higher Wednesday as investors tracked earnings and President Donald Trump's policy plans that are starting to impact the global economy.

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African Union 'dismayed' US withdrawing from WHO

African Union 'dismayed' US withdrawing from WHO

The African Union expressed dismay Wednesday over President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization, urging his administration to reconsider.

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'She jumped out and died': witnesses recall hell of Turkey hotel fire

'She jumped out and died': witnesses recall hell of Turkey hotel fire

As soon as he escaped the burning ski resort hotel, Necmi Kepcetutan knew he had to help those still trapped inside who were screaming for help, including several of his young students.

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UK minister warns Putin as Royal Navy tracks Russian 'spy ship'

UK minister warns Putin as Royal Navy tracks Russian 'spy ship'

British Defence Secretary John Healey told parliament Wednesday the Royal Navy was tracking a "Russian spy ship" that passed through UK waters, warning Russia's President Vladimir Putin: "We know what you're doing".

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Neymar in talks to leave Saudi team Al-Hilal: club source

Neymar in talks to leave Saudi team Al-Hilal: club source

Brazilian star Neymar is in discussions about leaving his Saudi club Al-Hilal but his financial demands are holding up an agreement, a club source told AFP on Wednesday.

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French, German leaders say must act for 'strong' Europe

French, German leaders say must act for 'strong' Europe

The leaders of France and Germany agree that both countries must act for a "strong" Europe, President Emmanuel Macron said after meeting Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Paris.

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