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World Bank chief says lender's climate goals likely safe under Trump

World Bank chief says lender's climate goals likely safe under Trump

The World Bank's climate policies are an example of "development done smart," and are unlikely to be scaled back regardless of who wins November's US presidential election, the head of the development lender told AFP.

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Japan's core inflation rate slows in September

Japan's core inflation rate slows in September

Japanese inflation slowed in September with prices up 2.4 percent on-year, not including volatile fresh food, official data showed Friday.

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Israel PM says killing of Hamas chief 'beginning of the end' of Gaza war

Israel PM says killing of Hamas chief 'beginning of the end' of Gaza war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that the killing of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar in the Gaza Strip was the "beginning of the end" of the year-long war in the Palestinian territory.

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King Charles set to arrive in Australia for landmark tour

King Charles set to arrive in Australia for landmark tour

King Charles III arrives in Australia on Friday, beginning the most strenuous foreign trip since his cancer diagnosis and a tour showcasing busy barbecues, famed landmarks and pressing climate dangers.

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Nadal defeated by 'animal' Alcaraz in Saudi Arabia as career nears end

Nadal defeated by 'animal' Alcaraz in Saudi Arabia as career nears end

Rafael Nadal admitted his fitness level was well off the tour's top players after falling Thursday in straight sets to fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, who described the exhibition match as "a little bit sad".

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US Supreme Court denies stay of execution to Texas man in 'shaken baby' case

US Supreme Court denies stay of execution to Texas man in 'shaken baby' case

The US Supreme Court on Thursday denied a stay of execution for an autistic man convicted of murder in a "shaken baby syndrome" case -- although his lawyers managed to secure a potential last-minute delay from a judge in Texas.

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US charges Indian agent over alleged plot to kill Sikh separatist

US charges Indian agent over alleged plot to kill Sikh separatist

An Indian government employee has been indicted for his role in a foiled plot to kill a Sikh separatist leader in the United States, the Justice Department said Thursday.

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Musk stumps for Trump in key US swing state

Musk stumps for Trump in key US swing state

Elon Musk warned Thursday that the "fate of Western civilization" depends on Donald Trump returning to office as the tech billionaire launched five nights of campaign events for the White House candidate in the key swing state of Pennsylvania.

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TikTok, Facebook approve ads with US election disinformation, study says

TikTok, Facebook approve ads with US election disinformation, study says

TikTok and Facebook approved advertisements containing blatant US election falsehoods just weeks ahead of the vote, a watchdog investigation revealed Thursday, calling into question the tech platforms' policies to detect harmful disinformation.

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Purdy and 49ers face Chiefs in Super Bowl rematch

Purdy and 49ers face Chiefs in Super Bowl rematch

The San Francisco 49ers will have Super Bowl revenge on their minds as they face the unbeaten Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL on Sunday.

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