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Brash Trump approach brings Gaza deal but broader peace in question
Mixed day for global stocks amid trade angst, Powell comments
Mixed day for global stocks amid trade angst, Powell comments

European and US stock markets fell before recovering somewhat as markets weighed trade tensions between Beijing and Washington and digested fresh Federal Reserve commentary.

October 14, 2025

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Brazil, other nations agree to quadruple sustainable fuels
Brazil, other nations agree to quadruple sustainable fuels

Brazil, India, Italy and Japan vowed Tuesday to quadruple their production and consumption of renewable fuels, hoping other countries will join the pledge during UN climate talks in November.

October 14, 2025

Hungary deny Portugal, Ronaldo early World Cup berth
Hungary deny Portugal, Ronaldo early World Cup berth

Cristiano Ronaldo set a new record for World Cup qualifying goals but Hungary grabbed a late 2-2 draw to stop Portugal from reaching next summer's tournament with two games to spare.

October 14, 2025

Qatar and Saudi Arabia qualify for 2026 World Cup
Qatar and Saudi Arabia qualify for 2026 World Cup

Qatar and Saudi Arabia became the latest teams to book their spots at the 2026 World Cup, with each finishing top of their respective groups on Tuesday in the fourth round of Asian qualifying.

October 14, 2025

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French telecoms join forces to break up embattled SFR
French telecoms join forces to break up embattled SFR

Three of France's main telecom groups said Tuesday they lodged a joint bid for SFR, a debt-laden rival struggling to keep up in an increasingly competitive market.

October 14, 2025

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Trump says 'we will disarm' Hamas, urges return of Gaza bodies
Trump says 'we will disarm' Hamas, urges return of Gaza bodies

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that "we will disarm" Hamas if the Palestinian militants refuse to do it themselves, as he called for the group to release the bodies of hostages in Gaza.

October 14, 2025