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Europe seeks footing as Trump storms back to power

Europe seeks footing as Trump storms back to power

European leaders converge on Budapest Thursday for two days of high-level talks that will seek to rise to the challenges posed by Donald Trump's return to the White House -- but also risk exposing the continent's fault lines.

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Equities swing, bitcoin hits record as traders weigh Trump 2.0

Equities swing, bitcoin hits record as traders weigh Trump 2.0

Asian equities fluctuated Thursday, while the dollar held gains and bitcoin hit a fresh record as markets try to ascertain the consequences of a second Donald Trump presidency after he pledged to cut taxes and ramp up tariffs with an eye on China.

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Superstar Dupont returns 'better than before' for France's November Tests

Superstar Dupont returns 'better than before' for France's November Tests

French rugby's golden boy Antoine Dupont is set to feature for his country's 15-a-side on Saturday for the first time since a morale-denting Rugby World Cup exit a little over a year ago.

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Scandal-hit Samoa 'miss opportunity' with November Tests absence

Scandal-hit Samoa 'miss opportunity' with November Tests absence

The best teams in Test rugby clash this weekend as the November internationals get into full swing with the likes of World Cup winners South Africa heading to Scotland and Ireland hosting New Zealand.

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Crespo out as Al Ain coach, months after Champions League glory

Crespo out as Al Ain coach, months after Champions League glory

Hernan Crespo has been sacked as coach of Al Ain, the club from the United Arab Emirates said, six months after he guided them to glory in the AFC Champions League.

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Trump has vowed sweeping tariffs: What comes next?

Trump has vowed sweeping tariffs: What comes next?

US president-elect Donald Trump says "tariff" is the most beautiful word in the dictionary -- and the Republican's second term promises sweeping measures on all $3 trillion worth of US imported goods.

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US Fed rate cut plans likely unchanged by Trump victory

US Fed rate cut plans likely unchanged by Trump victory

The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates by a quarter point Thursday, looking beyond the election results to continue easing borrowing costs on the back of cooling inflation.

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Thriving scorpion population is stinging problem for Brazil

Thriving scorpion population is stinging problem for Brazil

Forget snakes, it's scorpions Brazilians most need to worry about.

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King, Carty tons as West Indies thrash England

King, Carty tons as West Indies thrash England

Brandon King and Keacy Carty blasted centuries as the West Indies scored a series-clinching eight-wicket victory over England in the third and final game of their One-Day International series at Kensington Oval on Wednesday.

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Ottawa to shut TikTok's Canada offices, says app can still be used

Ottawa to shut TikTok's Canada offices, says app can still be used

Canada said Wednesday it is shutting down TikTok's offices in the country following a security review, but people will still be allowed to use the popular video-sharing app.

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