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New faces at Tom Ford, Dries Van Noten make debuts in Paris

New faces at Tom Ford, Dries Van Noten make debuts in Paris

Tom Ford and Dries Van Noten revealed the first collections from their new chief designers at Paris Fashion Week on Wednesday, with the two labels among many in the luxury clothing industry that are in transition.

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Trump tariffs reverberate through Mexico's industrial belt

Trump tariffs reverberate through Mexico's industrial belt

For decades, Mexico's industrial borderlands boomed thanks to growing trade with the world's largest economy next door. Today, US tariffs cast a long shadow over a region home to thousands of factories employing armies of workers.

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Postecoglou says Europa League a 'great opportunity' for Spurs

Postecoglou says Europa League a 'great opportunity' for Spurs

Ange Postecoglou believes the Europa League provides Tottenham Hotspur with a "great opportunity" to revive a faltering campaign, with key players set to return for Thursday's last-16 first-leg tie at Dutch side AZ Alkmaar.

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Deluge of Trump tariffs seen hitting household budgets

Deluge of Trump tariffs seen hitting household budgets

Consumer items ranging from avocados and strawberries to electronics and gasoline look poised for price hikes in the wake of President Donald Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China.

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FIFA to pay $1 billion prize money for Club World Cup

FIFA to pay $1 billion prize money for Club World Cup

FIFA on Wednesday announced it will pay total prize money of one billion dollars to participants in the Club World Cup taking place in the United States this year.

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US confirms direct talks with Hamas as Israel warns not done in Gaza

US confirms direct talks with Hamas as Israel warns not done in Gaza

The United States on Wednesday confirmed unprecedented direct talks with Hamas on hostages, as Israel threatened to renew its military campaign in Gaza despite a fragile ceasefire.

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Coach Walter bemoans execution in South Africa Champions Trophy semi-final loss

Coach Walter bemoans execution in South Africa Champions Trophy semi-final loss

South African head coach Rob Walter refused to admit his team lacked in effort during Wednesday's 50-run defeat in the Champions Trophy semi-final against New Zealand in Lahore.

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England boss Borthwick adamant dropped Marcus Smith still a 'game-changer'

England boss Borthwick adamant dropped Marcus Smith still a 'game-changer'

England coach Steve Borthwick insists Marcus Smith can remain a "game-changer" despite dropping him to the bench for Sunday's Six Nations clash against Italy at Twickenham.

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Inter's strike force seize control of Champions League last-16 tie

Inter's strike force seize control of Champions League last-16 tie

Inter Milan's powerful strike duo of Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez combined to give the Italians a handy 2-0 advantage over Dutch side Feyenoord after an absorbing Champions League last-16 first leg Wednesday.

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Trump suspends tariffs for autos as Trudeau call yields no breakthrough

Trump suspends tariffs for autos as Trudeau call yields no breakthrough

Automakers received a temporary reprieve Wednesday from US President Donald Trump's tariffs targeting Canada and Mexico, as concerns mounted over consumer impacts and talks with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau yielded no immediate breakthrough.

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