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Colombian president says cocaine 'no worse than whisky'
Colombian president says cocaine 'no worse than whisky'

Cocaine "is no worse than whisky" and is only illegal because it comes from Latin America, said Colombian President Gustavo Petro during a live broadcast of a government meeting.

February 06, 2025

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Australia's Stoinis retires from ODIs ahead of Champions Trophy
Australia's Stoinis retires from ODIs ahead of Champions Trophy

Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis on Thursday announced his immediate retirement from one-day international cricket, leaving Australia needing to replace the all-rounder in their Champions Trophy squad.

February 06, 2025

US skipping G20 talks due to S. Africa's 'anti-American' agenda: Rubio
US skipping G20 talks due to S. Africa's 'anti-American' agenda: Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday he would skip Group of 20 talks this month in South Africa, accusing the host government of an "anti-American" agenda.

February 06, 2025

Honda-Nissan merger talks 'basically over': source
Honda-Nissan merger talks 'basically over': source

Nissan's board is in favour of abandoning merger talks with Honda but calling them off has yet to be officially decided by executives at the two Japanese carmakers, a source close to the matter told AFP on Thursday.

February 06, 2025

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Bangladesh protesters raze buildings linked to ousted leader
Bangladesh protesters raze buildings linked to ousted leader

Hundreds of Bangladeshi protesters smashed down buildings connected to ousted former leader Sheikh Hasina on Thursday, hours after students with excavators began demolishing a museum to her father.

February 06, 2025

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In the English countryside, a pylon war looms
In the English countryside, a pylon war looms

Standing by his winter wheat field on a plot of land where tall electricity pylons are set to be built, John Stacey feels far from bright about the future.

February 06, 2025