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Merz supports easing EU fiscal rules to boost defence spending
Curry ruled out for a week in NBA playoff blow to Warriors
Curry ruled out for a week in NBA playoff blow to Warriors

Golden State Warrior star Stephen Curry has been ruled out for at least a week with a hamstring injury, the NBA team said on Wednesday in a blow to the club's playoff hopes.

May 07, 2025

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Global stocks mixed as markets eye weekend US-China trade talks
Global stocks mixed as markets eye weekend US-China trade talks

Wall Street stocks finished modestly higher Wednesday as the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged while markets cautiously greeted news of weekend US-China trade talks.

May 07, 2025

Fear and loathing: Trump film threat shocks Latin America
Fear and loathing: Trump film threat shocks Latin America

President Donald Trump's threat to slap tariffs on foreign-made movies has left Latin America's burgeoning film industry baffled and fearful.

May 07, 2025

Postecoglou hits back at Wenger over 'crazy' Spurs claim
Postecoglou hits back at Wenger over 'crazy' Spurs claim

Ange Postecoglou has slammed Arsene Wenger's "crazy" claim that Tottenham shouldn't be allowed to qualify for the Champions League if they win the Europa League.

May 07, 2025

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Perrier ordered to remove water filters
Perrier ordered to remove water filters

Regional French authorities ordered Nestle on Wednesday to remove a system that filters Perrier and to renew its authorisation to call it natural mineral water, marking the latest turn in a saga that has ensnared the government.

May 07, 2025

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US Fed pauses rate cuts again, flags higher inflation risk
US Fed pauses rate cuts again, flags higher inflation risk

The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced another rate cut pause and warned of higher risks to its inflation and unemployment goals in a likely reference to President Donald Trump's tariffs

May 07, 2025