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Arms makers see record revenues as tensions fuel demand: report
Arms makers see record revenues as tensions fuel demand: report

Sales by the world's top 100 arms makers reached a record $679 billion last year, as the wars in Ukraine and Gaza boosted demand, researchers said Monday, but production issues hampered deliveries.

November 30, 2025

Trump threat overshadows Honduras vote
Trump threat overshadows Honduras vote

Polls closed Sunday in Honduras' knife-edge presidential election, after a campaign dominated by US President Donald Trump's threat to cut aid if a conservative candidate loses.

November 30, 2025

Trump optimistic after Ukraine talks as Rubio says 'more work' needed
Trump optimistic after Ukraine talks as Rubio says 'more work' needed

US President Donald Trump said Sunday there was a "good chance" of a deal to end the war in Ukraine after the latest US negotiations with Kyiv, as his envoy prepares to travel to Russia for follow-up talks.

November 30, 2025

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Shiffrin bags 104th World Cup win with Copper Mountain slalom victory
Shiffrin bags 104th World Cup win with Copper Mountain slalom victory

American star Mikaela Shiffrin maintained her unbeaten start to the slalom season on Sunday with a dominant victory at the alpine skiing World Cup meeting in Copper Mountain, Colorado.

November 30, 2025

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McLaren boss admits team made strategy blunder
McLaren boss admits team made strategy blunder

McLaren team chief Andrea Stella admitted his team made a costly strategic blunder on Sunday that cost his title-chasing drivers a victory and a podium finish at the Qatar Grand Prix.

November 30, 2025