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Rubio debuts as personable, bilingual face of 'America First'

Rubio debuts as personable, bilingual face of 'America First'

Making his debut as the top US diplomat, Marco Rubio has conducted most business entirely in Spanish, forging quick bonds with Latin American leaders.

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Volvo Cars anticipates bumpy 2025 as demand slows

Volvo Cars anticipates bumpy 2025 as demand slows

Sweden's Volvo Cars, owned by China's Geely Group, said Thursday that annual profits rose in 2024 despite a final quarter slowdown but that the outlook for this year is tougher.

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Swedish police say 'multiple nationalities' died in mass shooting

Swedish police say 'multiple nationalities' died in mass shooting

Swedish police said Thursday the victims of the country's worst mass shooting were of multiple nationalities, as Syria and Bosnia said their citizens were among the dead.

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Real Betis don new shirt to raise environmental concerns

Real Betis don new shirt to raise environmental concerns

Spanish La Liga club Real Betis launched a new kit made out of an invasive algae on Thursday to raise awareness of an ecological crisis on the Andalucian coast.

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Man Utd players 'fighting' for jobs, says Amorim

Man Utd players 'fighting' for jobs, says Amorim

Ruben Amorim says he and his Manchester United players are "fighting" for their jobs in the final months of the season after a chastening campaign so far.

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Gill helps India down England in ODI opener

Gill helps India down England in ODI opener

Shubman Gill led India to a four-wicket victory over England in the first one-day international on Thursday after a strong bowling performance from the hosts in Nagpur.

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Global stocks climb as trade fears ease

Global stocks climb as trade fears ease

Stock markets rose Thursday on easing trade tensions and some strong company earnings, with London hitting a record high.

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Hermoso 'overwhelmed' by forced kiss, teammates tell trial

Hermoso 'overwhelmed' by forced kiss, teammates tell trial

Jenni Hermoso was "overwhelmed" by former Spanish football boss Luis Rubiales' forced kiss and was unable to enjoy winning the Women's World Cup, her teammates told a court Thursday.

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'Life or death consequences for millions': NGOs stunned by US aid freeze

'Life or death consequences for millions': NGOs stunned by US aid freeze

The freeze in aid funding by Donald Trump's new US administration has left humanitarian workers seeing a large proportion of their budget cut off and fearing millions will be affected as programmes are suspended.

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Trump's pick to lead FBI facing anger over 'enemies lists'

Trump's pick to lead FBI facing anger over 'enemies lists'

US President Donald Trump's pick to lead the nation's premier law enforcement agency faces a crucial test in his confirmation bid Thursday as senators decide whether to advance his nomination to the floor.

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