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US economic growth surges in 3rd quarter, highest rate in two years

US economic growth surges in 3rd quarter, highest rate in two years

US economic growth in the third quarter came in at 4.3 percent on an annualized basis, easily topping expectations, according to Commerce Department data released Tuesday.

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Frank defends Van de Ven after Slot slams 'reckless' foul on Isak

Frank defends Van de Ven after Slot slams 'reckless' foul on Isak

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has hit back at Arne Slot after the Liverpool boss criticised Micky van de Ven for a "reckless" tackle that left Alexander Isak with a broken leg.

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Russian paramilitaries in CAR say take election threat 'extremely seriously'

Russian paramilitaries in CAR say take election threat 'extremely seriously'

Russian private military contractors in the Central African Republic told AFP they took any threats to the upcoming elections in the volatile country "extremely seriously" and were ready to "repel any provocations".

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Trump in the Epstein files: five takeaways from latest release

Trump in the Epstein files: five takeaways from latest release

The newest US document dump on Jeffrey Epstein is sprawling, uneven and heavily redacted -- but tucked inside are moments that have sharpened scrutiny on President Donald Trump's long-acknowledged past association with the notorious sex offender.

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UK govt to relax farmers inheritance tax after protests

UK govt to relax farmers inheritance tax after protests

The UK government said Tuesday it will raise inheritance tax thresholds for farmers' estates from £1 million to £2.5 million, signalling a major climbdown of a policy that triggered months of protests.

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Pakistani firm wins auction for state airline PIA

Pakistani firm wins auction for state airline PIA

A Pakistani firm won an auction Tuesday with a $482 million bid for a majority stake in the embattled national carrier PIA, a deal seen as a litmus test of the government's pledge to sell off loss-making state companies.

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Stocks slip on strong US growth data

Stocks slip on strong US growth data

Wall Street's main stock indices briefly slid lower on Tuesday as much stronger-than-expected US growth figures befuddled hopes for further interest rate cuts, while gold and silver struck fresh records.

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DR Congo beat Benin to kick off Cup of Nations bid

DR Congo beat Benin to kick off Cup of Nations bid

The Democratic Republic of Congo edged out Benin 1-0 in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, with Theo Bongonda scoring the only goal of the Group D clash.

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New Epstein files dump contains multiple Trump references

New Epstein files dump contains multiple Trump references

A new batch of files released Tuesday by the US government in relation to the notorious late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein contains numerous references to Donald Trump, including documents detailing flights he took on his then close friend's private jet.

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Russian strike could collapse Chernobyl shelter: plant director

Russian strike could collapse Chernobyl shelter: plant director

A Russian strike could collapse the internal radiation shelter at the defunct Chernobyl nuclear power station in Ukraine, the plant's director has told AFP.

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