Russian SVR spy agency took over Wagner 'influence' ops in Africa: report
Russia's SVR foreign intelligence agency has taken over mercenary group Wagner's influence operations in Africa after the death of its founder Yevgeny Prigozhin, according to a new investigation.
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US Supreme Court strikes down Trump global tariffs
The US Supreme Court on Friday ruled Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs illegal -- a stunning political setback that blocks the signature policy of the president's economic agenda.
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Pegula fights back to sink Anisimova and reach Dubai final
Jessica Pegula maintained her perfect record against Amanda Anisimova and triumphed 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 in an all-American battle to reach the final of the Dubai Championships on Friday.
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Trump administration denounces 'terrorism' in France after activist's killing
US President Donald Trump's administration on Friday denounced "terrorism" and left-wing violence in France as French police braced for a weekend rally for a slain far-right activist.
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Colombia's Medellin builds mega-prison inspired by El Salvador's CECOT
The mayor of Medellin on Friday touted the construction of a mega-prison in his city, Colombia's second-largest, becoming the latest Latin American leader to mimic the iron-fisted approach to gang violence of El Salvador's Nayib Bukele.
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German broadcaster recalls correspondent over AI-generated images
German public broadcaster ZDF on Friday recalled a New York correspondent after AI-generated images were screened during a news report on ICE immigration raids in the United States.
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US Supreme Court strikes down swath of Trump global tariffs
The US Supreme Court ruled Friday that Donald Trump exceeded his authority in imposing a swath of tariffs that upended global trade, blocking a key tool the president has wielded to impose his economic agenda.
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England's Itoje says managing 'emotional turmoil' key to 100 cap landmark
Maro Itoje is set to join a select group when he wins his 100th England cap in Saturday's Six Nations clash at home to Ireland, but the Red Rose skipper said he might have missed the milestone without learning to manage the "emotional turmoil" of his early rugby career.
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Trump says weighing strike on Iran as Tehran says draft deal coming soon
US President Donald Trump said he was considering a limited strike on Iran after ordering a major naval buildup in the Middle East aimed at heaping pressure on Tehran to cut a deal to curb its nuclear programme.
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Tudor is '100 percent' certain of saving Spurs from relegation
Tottenham interim manager Igor Tudor said he is "100 percent" sure his troubled club will avoid relegation as he prepares for his first match in Sunday's north London derby against Arsenal.
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