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Trump tariffs will raise gasoline and electricity prices in the U.S., Canada energy minister says

President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada will raise energy prices for U.S. consumers if the levies go into effect on Tuesday as expected, the...

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Car drives into crowd in centre of German city of Mannheim, as public told to avoid the area

At least one person has died after a car was driven into a group of pedestrians in the western German city of Mannheim –...

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What is a ‘coalition of the willing’ and which countries could send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine?

A “coalition of the willing” could provide boots on the ground in Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire. The phrase was a central...

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Blood donor who saved the lives of 2.4 million babies dies

The world’s most prolific blood donor, whose plasma saved the lives of more than 2.4 million babies, has died in Australia. James Harrison “generously”...

Business

Arms firms across Europe worth billions more amid talk of Ukraine defence pact

Weapons companies’ share prices surged across Europe and the UK’s benchmark stock index reached a record high amid talk of increased defence spending. The...

Business

TikTok, Reddit and Imgur to be investigated over use of children’s data

TikTok, Reddit and Imgur are to be investigated by the UK’s data protection watchdog over how they use teenage users’ personal information. The Information...

Sports

Jack Hughes exits Devils’ 2-0 loss after collision

ESPN News Services Mar 2, 2025, 11:48 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LAS VEGAS — New Jersey Devils star center Jack Hughes exited his...

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‘Failure has definitely shaped me’: Why D-backs believe Corbin Carroll will be better than ever in 2025

Alden GonzalezMar 3, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A....

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NHL trades we’d like to see before the deadline: Rantanen moves again, UHC takes big swing

Multiple Contributors Mar 3, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The NHL trade deadline for the 2024-25 season is at 3 p.m. ET...

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CVC serves up $1bn bid for IMG-owned tennis tournaments

CVC Capital Partners, the buyout giant, is serving up a $1bn (£790m) bid to buy a portfolio of tennis assets which includes two of...

CVC serves up bn bid for IMG-owned tennis tournaments

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Man rowing solo across Pacific rescued from cyclone days out from completing feat

An adventurer who was just days from completing a solo row from the US to Australia has been rescued by a warship after getting...

More than 150 wildfires rage across South Carolina as state of emergency is declared

A state of emergency has been declared in South Carolina as wildfires caused by dry and gusty conditions have forced people to evacuate some...

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One dead and four injured in knife attack in Haifa, Israeli officials say

A 65-year-old man has been killed and others wounded after a knife attack in the Israeli city of Haifa, officials have said. Four people...

Business

Crypto prices rally after Trump names Bitcoin and others for US strategic reserve

Cryptocurrency prices have jumped after Donald Trump revealed he would like Bitcoin and other lesser-traded tokens to be in a new US strategic crypto...

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells Sky News ‘I am exchangeable for NATO membership’ after PM announces missile plan for Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he is “exchangeable” for Ukrainian membership of NATO, indicating he would be prepared to step down as president if his...

Politics

Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells Sky News ‘I am exchangeable for NATO membership’ after PM announces missile plan for Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he is “exchangeable” for Ukrainian membership of NATO, indicating he would be prepared to step down as president if his...

Sports

Bell rallies for second straight NASCAR victory

Associated Press Mar 2, 2025, 07:48 PM ET Open Extended Reactions AUSTIN, Texas — Christopher Bell is making the most of his late-race chances...

Technology

Lenovo teases solar-powered and foldable screen laptops in latest concept

The Lenovo ThinkBook ‘flip’ concept. The screen is able to fold once horizontally to create two different screen spaces. CNBC: Lenovo Flip PC Lenovo...

Politics

Symbolism and substance as European leaders take small steps towards peace in Ukraine

There was both symbolism and substance on Sunday as European leaders and NATO allies gathered in London to try to pick up the pieces...

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US speaker says Zelenskyy might need to resign – as Lord Mandelson suggests Ukraine commits to ceasefire before Russia

US Speaker Mike Johnson has suggested Volodymyr Zelenskyy might need to leave office in order for Ukraine to achieve a peace deal with Russia,...