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What would a Trump win mean for abortion in the United States?

What would a Trump win mean for abortion in the United States?

A second Donald Trump presidency could amplify efforts by conservative politicians to restrict abortion access across the United States.

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4,000-year-old town discovered hidden in Arabian oasis

4,000-year-old town discovered hidden in Arabian oasis

The discovery of a 4,000-year-old fortified town hidden in an oasis in modern-day Saudi Arabia reveals how life at the time was slowly changing from a nomadic to an urban existence, archaeologists said on Wednesday.

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Wind, rain batter Taiwan as Super Typhoon Kong-rey nears

Wind, rain batter Taiwan as Super Typhoon Kong-rey nears

Fierce winds and torrential rain lashed Taiwan on Thursday as Super Typhoon Kong-rey neared, forcing thousands to flee from one of the most powerful storms to threaten the island in years.

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North Korea fires 'long-range' ballistic missile, Seoul says

North Korea fires 'long-range' ballistic missile, Seoul says

North Korea on Thursday test-fired one of its most powerful missiles, South Korea's military said, Kim Jong Un's first weapons test since being accused of sending soldiers to Russia.

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Trump trash talks Harris as Democrat fends off 'garbage' fallout

Trump trash talks Harris as Democrat fends off 'garbage' fallout

Donald Trump pulled an election stunt with a garbage truck Wednesday as the US presidential campaign was forced off-piste by muddled remarks from President Joe Biden about the Republican's supporters that caused a headache for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.

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Majority of Mexican Supreme Court judges resign after judicial reforms

Majority of Mexican Supreme Court judges resign after judicial reforms

Eight of Mexico's 11 Supreme Court judges have submitted their resignations following controversial judicial reforms, the top court said Wednesday.

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Funding hurdle at world's biggest nature protection summit

Funding hurdle at world's biggest nature protection summit

With two just days to go to the closure of UN talks in Colombia on ways to halt and reverse nature loss, delegates were at odds Wednesday on how best to finance the endeavor.

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Man Utd target Amorim as caretaker boss Van Nistelrooy says 'I'm here to help'

Man Utd target Amorim as caretaker boss Van Nistelrooy says 'I'm here to help'

Manchester United caretaker boss Ruud Van Nistelrooy says he will help "as long as he is needed" as reports suggest the club's target to succeed Erik ten Hag, Ruben Amorim, will not take up the post until next month.

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Meta shows strong growth as AI spending surges

Meta shows strong growth as AI spending surges

Facebook owner Meta saw net income and revenues top expectations on Wednesday as the company said it would expand investments into artificial intelligence, drawing nervousness from investors.

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Microsoft beats expectations, but AI concerns force shares down

Microsoft beats expectations, but AI concerns force shares down

Microsoft delivered solid quarterly results on Wednesday, beating analyst expectations with revenue jumping 16 percent to $65.6 billion, but questions were raised about the company's big spending on the AI boom.

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