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Unopposed Infantino set for third term as FIFA president

Unopposed Infantino set for third term as FIFA president

Gianni Infantino is set to be waved in for a third four-year term as FIFA president when world football's governing body holds its annual congress in the Rwandan capital Kigali on Thursday.

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Malawi cyclone toll jumps to 190 as hopes for survivors dwindle

Malawi cyclone toll jumps to 190 as hopes for survivors dwindle

The death toll in Malawi from Cyclone Freddy nearly doubled to 190 on Tuesday after the record-breaking storm unleashed floods and landslips in its second strike on Africa in less than three weeks.

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Golf's governing bodies propose rule change to reduce ball distance

Golf's governing bodies propose rule change to reduce ball distance

Golf's governing bodies have proposed a new rule to give tournament organisers the option to require the use of a distance-reducing ball over fears that elite players are taming courses too easily.

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Stocks rebound as cooling inflation offsets bank fears

Stocks rebound as cooling inflation offsets bank fears

US and European stock markets rebounded on Tuesday as easing inflation data in the United States offset fears over the health of the banking system.

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Meta axes 10,000 jobs in new round of cuts

Meta axes 10,000 jobs in new round of cuts

Facebook owner Meta announced a fresh wave of job cuts on Tuesday, part of what CEO Mark Zuckerberg called the company's "year of efficiency" as the US tech sector continues to downsize.

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EU unveils electricity reforms to reduce price spike threat

EU unveils electricity reforms to reduce price spike threat

The EU laid out plans Tuesday to make electricity bills "less dependent" on fossil fuel costs, to limit the risks of price hikes like those seen after Russia invaded Ukraine.

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US consumer inflation still elevated as Fed comes under stress

US consumer inflation still elevated as Fed comes under stress

US consumer inflation remained elevated in February, according to government data released Tuesday, adding pressure to the Federal Reserve as it balances its fight to lower prices with financial stability concerns.

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Crypto market resilient after collapse of SVB bank

Crypto market resilient after collapse of SVB bank

As the Federal Reserve seeks to calm financial markets following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the cryptocurrency market is showing signs of resilience despite links to the crisis.

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EU parliament looks to tighten lobbying rules for ex-MEPs

EU parliament looks to tighten lobbying rules for ex-MEPs

The European Parliament is pushing to stop former members from lobbying legislators for six months after leaving office, in response to a bribery scandal that has rocked the EU.

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Pakistan police use water cannon in attempt to arrest Imran Khan

Pakistan police use water cannon in attempt to arrest Imran Khan

Pakistan riot police on Tuesday used water cannon and tear gas to push back supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan who have gathered outside his house to prevent officers from arresting him.

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