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US invites Putin to G20 summit but Trump doubts he'll come
Last-gasp Tomas stunner sends Stuttgart into German Cup final
Last-gasp Tomas stunner sends Stuttgart into German Cup final

Tiago Tomas' stunning 119th-minute back-heel sent Stuttgart to a German Cup final meeting with Bayern Munich after a 2-1 extra-time home win over Freiburg on Thursday.

April 23, 2026

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Rights groups warn World Cup visitors over US travel
Rights groups warn World Cup visitors over US travel

More than 120 rights groups including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) issued a travel advisory on Thursday warning that visitors to the 2026 World Cup could face "serious rights violations" due to the US government's immigration policies.

April 23, 2026

Intel earnings signal recovery at US chip maker
Intel earnings signal recovery at US chip maker

Shares in Intel soared on Thursday after it smashed quarterly earnings expectations in what could be a sign that the US chip maker is on a path to recovery.

April 23, 2026

Trump rules out striking Iran with nuclear weapon
Trump rules out striking Iran with nuclear weapon

US President Donald Trump on Thursday ruled out striking Iran with a nuclear weapon, after his previous threats to completely destroy Iranian civilization.

April 23, 2026

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Trump says US in no rush but 'clock is ticking' for Iran
Trump says US in no rush but 'clock is ticking' for Iran

President Donald Trump said Thursday the United States is in no rush to end the war with Iran but "the clock is ticking" for the Islamic republic, as a third aircraft carrier arrived in the Middle East.

April 23, 2026

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France says climate nixed from G7 talks to avoid spat with US
France says climate nixed from G7 talks to avoid spat with US

France on Thursday defended keeping climate change off the agenda at a meeting of G7 environment ministers in Paris, saying it was necessary to avoid a clash with the United States.

April 23, 2026