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Russia and Ukraine trade blame for attack on Kursk school

Russia and Ukraine trade blame for attack on Kursk school

Kyiv and Moscow traded blame on Sunday for a strike on a school in a Ukrainian-occupied town in Russia's Kursk region, while Kyiv also said weekend missile and drone attacks killed at least 15 people in Ukraine.

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For world's poorest, fears for long-term setbacks after Trump aid cut

For world's poorest, fears for long-term setbacks after Trump aid cut

In Uganda, millions of schoolchildren have benefitted from a universal education program backed by the United States. In South Sudan, US assistance has helped thousands of flood victims at risk of cholera.

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Chappell Roan: the splashy pop supernova

Chappell Roan: the splashy pop supernova

Camp queen, queer icon, a searing yet irreverent songwriter with cascading vocals: Chappell Roan has soared to pop's upper echelons on a singular blend of vulnerability and high-production performance that has earned her legions of fans.

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Has Trump changed tack on Venezuela?

Has Trump changed tack on Venezuela?

Within his first two weeks in office, US President Donald Trump sent an emissary to arch-rival Venezuela, an apparent about-turn from the hard-line approach he adopted toward Caracas during his first term.

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Trump unveils sweeping US tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China

Trump unveils sweeping US tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China

President Donald Trump announced broad tariffs Saturday on major US trading partners Canada, Mexico and China, invoking emergency economic powers to do so while citing a "major threat" from illegal immigration and drugs.

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McIlroy and Lowry charge at Pebble Beach but Straka leads

McIlroy and Lowry charge at Pebble Beach but Straka leads

Sepp Straka birdied four of the last five holes to grab a one-stroke lead over Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry after Saturday's third round of the PGA Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

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Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 15

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 15

Russia fired dozens of missiles and drones at Ukraine overnight and early Saturday, killing 15 people, Kyiv said.

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Japan beat Britain in Davis Cup as Danish rally stops Serbia

Japan beat Britain in Davis Cup as Danish rally stops Serbia

Japan came from behind to beat Britain 3-2 in Davis Cup qualifying on Saturday, while Serbia face a relegation play-off after squandering a 2-0 lead in their loss to Denmark.

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US unveils sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China

US unveils sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China

President Donald Trump is imposing steep tariffs on major US trading partners Canada, Mexico and China, with a lower rate on Canadian energy imports, the White House said Saturday.

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Kim holds on to lead at LPGA season-opener

Kim holds on to lead at LPGA season-opener

South Korea's Kim A-lim fired a five-under-par 67 to take a three-shot lead heading into the final round of the LPGA Tour's season-opening Tournament of Champions in Orlando on Saturday.

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