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Asian stocks extend global rally as data boost rate cut hopes
UK to unveil tax-raising budget
UK to unveil tax-raising budget

Britain's centre-left Labour government is set to unveil a tax-raising budget Wednesday to curb debt and fund public services, while aiming to reassure financial markets and voters alike.

November 26, 2025

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Canada's captive whales face euthanasia threat and uncertain future
Canada's captive whales face euthanasia threat and uncertain future

The remaining 30 captive belugas at Canada's Marineland have nothing to do but wait.

November 26, 2025

French ex-president Sarkozy risks second final conviction
French ex-president Sarkozy risks second final conviction

France's top appeals court on Wednesday rules in a case of alleged illegal campaign financing against former president Nicolas Sarkozy -- his last chance to escape adding a second definitive conviction to his growing rap sheet.

November 26, 2025

Popemobile transformed into Gaza mobile children's clinic
Popemobile transformed into Gaza mobile children's clinic

The popemobile used by the late pope Francis on his 2014 visit to Bethlehem re-emerged on Tuesday as a mobile children's clinic to be deployed in Gaza.

November 26, 2025

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Maresca warns against Messi hype after Estevao wonder goal
Maresca warns against Messi hype after Estevao wonder goal

Enzo Maresca on Tuesday played down comparisons between Estevao and Lionel Messi after Chelsea's wonderkid scored a spectacular solo Champions League goal in a thumping 3-0 win against Barcelona.

November 25, 2025

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Estevao dazzles for rampant Chelsea as 10-man Barcelona fold
Estevao dazzles for rampant Chelsea as 10-man Barcelona fold

Estevao scored a breathtaking solo Champions League goal to win the battle of the teenage prodigies against Lamine Yamal on Tuesday as Chelsea humbled 10-man Barcelona 3-0.

November 25, 2025