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Autos lead market losses after Trump unveils sharp tariffs

Autos lead market losses after Trump unveils sharp tariffs

Automakers were battered Thursday as stock markets fell on both sides of the Atlantic after US President Donald Trump announced significant tariffs on imported vehicles and parts, pressing ahead with tough trade policies many fear will spark a recession.

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Rubio warns Venezuela of force if it attacks oil-rich Guyana

Rubio warns Venezuela of force if it attacks oil-rich Guyana

Top US diplomat Marco Rubio on Thursday issued a stern warning against Venezuela if it attacks its newly oil-rich neighbor Guyana, brandishing the power of the US military to protect the small South American nation.

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Standing ovation as defending champ Malinin grabs world figure skating lead

Standing ovation as defending champ Malinin grabs world figure skating lead

Defending champion Ilia Malinin seized command of the men's competition at the World Figure Skating Championships on Thursday with one of the greatest short programs ever performed.

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Thousands protest against new Israel law expanding control over judicial appointments

Thousands protest against new Israel law expanding control over judicial appointments

Thousands protested Thursday after Israel's parliament passed a law expanding the power of politicians over the appointment of judges pushed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.

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Axed Lawson laments 'tough' end to Red Bull F1 'dream'

Axed Lawson laments 'tough' end to Red Bull F1 'dream'

Liam Lawson admitted Thursday it had been "tough" to see his "dream" job as a Red Bull F1 driver end in the sack after just two races of the 2025 season.

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Shiffrin takes 101st World Cup win, globes for Ljutic, Kristoffersen

Shiffrin takes 101st World Cup win, globes for Ljutic, Kristoffersen

Mikaela Shiffrin won her 101st career World Cup race on Thursday, taking the women's slalom season finale while Zrinka Ljutic captured the discipline's globe.

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Iran says it has responded to Trump's nuclear talks letter

Iran says it has responded to Trump's nuclear talks letter

Iran has sent a response to a letter from US President Donald Trump that called for nuclear talks and warned of possible military action if it refuses, its foreign minister said Thursday.

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Era of close ties with US 'is over': Canada PM Carney

Era of close ties with US 'is over': Canada PM Carney

The era of deep economic, security and military ties between Canada and the United States "is over," Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday, after President Donald Trump announced steep auto tariffs.

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US auto industry stunned by tariffs meant to save it

US auto industry stunned by tariffs meant to save it

The 25 percent tariffs on automobiles announced by President Donald Trump are meant to revitalize American industry, but Detroit's giants were stunned Thursday by their scale and faced a beating on Wall Street.

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Haugan wins men's slalom finale as Kristoffersen gets World Cup globe

Haugan wins men's slalom finale as Kristoffersen gets World Cup globe

Norway had two reasons to celebrate on the slopes Thursday as Timon Haugan won the alpine ski World Cup men's slalom finale and compatriot Henrik Kristoffersen took home the season globe for the event.

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