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French actor Gerard Depardieu probed for tax fraud: source close to case
Macron meets Trump as transatlantic alliance shaken
Macron meets Trump as transatlantic alliance shaken

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived at the White House on Monday as European leaders look to shore up a transatlantic alliance upended by President Donald Trump's outreach to Moscow over the conflict in Ukraine.

February 24, 2025

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Apple says to invest $500 bn in US over four years, hire 20,000 staff
Apple says to invest $500 bn in US over four years, hire 20,000 staff

Apple said on Monday it will spend more than $500 billion in the United States over the next four years and hire 20,000 staff, with President Donald Trump quickly taking credit for the announcement.

February 24, 2025

Liverpool's Van Dijk wants Anfield to be 'horrible' during title run-in
Liverpool's Van Dijk wants Anfield to be 'horrible' during title run-in

Virgil van Dijk has urged Liverpool's players and fans to make Anfield a "horrible" place for opponents during the Premier League title run-in.

February 24, 2025

Swedish major winner Nordqvist named Europe's Solheim Cup captain
Swedish major winner Nordqvist named Europe's Solheim Cup captain

Sweden's three-time major winner Anna Nordqvist will be Europe's Solheim Cup captain as they bid to regain the trophy in next year's edition, it was announced on Monday.

February 24, 2025

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German vote winner Merz seeks to build govt as Europe waits
German vote winner Merz seeks to build govt as Europe waits

German election winner Friedrich Merz on Monday faced the task of quickly building a new government that is eagerly awaited in Europe at a time of tectonic change in transatlantic relations.

February 24, 2025

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German business urges 'new beginning' after election
German business urges 'new beginning' after election

German business leaders called Monday for the swift formation of a new ruling coalition to usher in a "new beginning" for Europe's crisis-wracked top economy after the conservatives' election win.

February 24, 2025