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Trump seeks species protection rollbacks to promote US drilling

Trump seeks species protection rollbacks to promote US drilling

US President Donald Trump's administration is moving to roll back protections for endangered species and their habitats in a bid to advance his "drill, baby, drill" energy agenda.

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'Around 10' dead, including gunman, in Sweden's worst mass shooting

'Around 10' dead, including gunman, in Sweden's worst mass shooting

Around 10 people were killed on Tuesday in a shooting at an education centre in Sweden, including the suspected gunman, with the Swedish prime minister branding it the "worst mass shooting" in the country's history.

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US freezes funding contributions to Haiti multinational security force: UN

US freezes funding contributions to Haiti multinational security force: UN

The United States has frozen its financial contributions to a multinational security support mission in Haiti, a United Nations spokesperson said on Tuesday, a move that would stop $13.3 million in pending aid.

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Australia bans DeepSeek AI program on govt devices

Australia bans DeepSeek AI program on govt devices

Australia has banned DeepSeek from all government devices as it seeks to block "an unacceptable level of security risk" presented by China's breakout artificial intelligence program, according to an official order Tuesday.

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Doncic hungry for titles after shock Lakers trade

Doncic hungry for titles after shock Lakers trade

Luka Doncic vowed to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to NBA championship glory on Tuesday at his formal unveiling by the club following his stunning trade from the Dallas Mavericks.

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Taliban raid women's radio station in Afghanistan: broadcaster

Taliban raid women's radio station in Afghanistan: broadcaster

Afghanistan's Taliban authorities raided well-known women's radio station Radio Begum on Tuesday, arresting two employees, the broadcaster said, calling for the speedy release of its staff.

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US flights carrying detained migrants to Guantanamo 'underway'

US flights carrying detained migrants to Guantanamo 'underway'

The first US flights carrying detained migrants to America's notorious Guantanamo military base in Cuba were underway Tuesday as President Donald Trump's administration cracks down on illegal migration, the White House said.

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Trump seeks species protection rollbacks to promote US oil drilling

Trump seeks species protection rollbacks to promote US oil drilling

US President Donald Trump's administration is moving to roll back protections for endangered species and their habitats in a bid to advance his "drill, baby, drill" energy agenda.

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Bayern's Davies extends until 2030, rebuffing Real Madrid

Bayern's Davies extends until 2030, rebuffing Real Madrid

Alphonso Davies has extended his deal with Bayern Munich to 2030, the German club announced on Tuesday, with the Canada captain rebuffing reported interest from Spanish giants Real Madrid.

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Rubio asks if aid groups 'sabotaging' projects over US fund freeze

Rubio asks if aid groups 'sabotaging' projects over US fund freeze

Secretary of State Marco Rubio alleged Tuesday that some aid groups may have intentionally sabotaged projects to make a point after he froze most US assistance.

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