Trump threatens new Russia sanctions after strikes on Ukraine
US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened new sanctions and tariffs on Russia over its bombardments of Ukraine, after previously suspending US aid to Kyiv in a stated bid to encourage diplomacy.
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Tears, ruined plans as WWII bomb halts Paris-London trains
From missed funerals to scrambled birthday plans, the travellers caught in the cancellation Friday of Paris-London trains were left bewildered and, in some cases, in tears.
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Emboldened by Trump, Hungary ups anti-Kyiv disinfo: researcher
A country that "never existed" or a "problem called Ukraine": Hungary's government and affiliated media have attacked their war-torn neighbour with increased pace since Prime Minister Viktor Orban's "dear friend" Donald Trump took power.
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US hiring misses expectations in February as jobs market faces pressure
The United States added fewer jobs than expected in February and unemployment ticked up, government data showed Friday, while analysts warn cracks may be appearing in the labor market as President Donald Trump returned to office.
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Scotland star Russell 'not stressed' by England criticism ahead of Wales clash
Scotland playmaker Finn Russell is adamant criticism from outside counts for little as he looks to bounce back from his Calcutta Cup heartache in Saturday's Six Nations clash at home to Wales.
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No talks with US under 'maximum pressure' policy, Iran FM tells AFP
Iran will not resume negotiations with the United States on its nuclear programme while President Donald Trump applies his "maximum pressure" policy, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told AFP on Friday.
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S.Sudan heatwave 'more likely' due to climate change: study
Man-made climate change increased the likelihood of the heatwave gripping South Sudan, a study said Friday, saying soaring temperatures were disproportionately affecting women and girls.
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US company says Moon mission over after landing sideways again
A private company's second attempt to land on the Moon officially ended Friday after its Athena spaceship came down sideways in a repeat of an off-kilter landing last year.
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Trump offers nuclear talks with Iran
US President Donald Trump said he has written to Iran pressing for talks on preventing the development of nuclear weapons, warning it faces possible military action if not.
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France skier Pinturault to come back, but only in giant slalom
French skier Alexis Pinturault, who broke his leg in the Kitzbuehel super-G in February, said Friday he would make a comeback next season, but only in his favoured discipline of the giant slalom.
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