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US private sector hiring undershoots expectations: ADP

US private sector hiring undershoots expectations: ADP

The US private sector added fewer jobs than anticipated in December, payroll firm ADP said Wednesday, with hiring and wage increases both cooling.

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Arteta mocked by League Cup organisers after 'tricky' ball excuse

Arteta mocked by League Cup organisers after 'tricky' ball excuse

League Cup organisers have poked fun at Mikel Arteta after the Arsenal manager suggested the "tricky" match ball played a part in his side's defeat by Newcastle.

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US tariffs unlikely to have 'significant' inflation impact: Fed official

US tariffs unlikely to have 'significant' inflation impact: Fed official

The effect of new tariffs under consideration by US President-elect Donald Trump is unlikely to be "significant or persistent," a senior Federal Reserve official said Wednesday.

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Debris falling from the sky: more often, more risk

Debris falling from the sky: more often, more risk

It is still not clear what exactly fell onto a Kenyan village last month, but such events are likely to become increasingly common given the amount of space debris drifting above the planet.

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Lebanon leaders in talks for new bid to elect president

Lebanon leaders in talks for new bid to elect president

Lebanese political heavyweights held talks Wednesday a day ahead of a parliamentary session to elect a president, but even with key player Hezbollah weakened by war, there is no guarantee of consensus.

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Antarctic sea ice rebounds from record lows: US scientists

Antarctic sea ice rebounds from record lows: US scientists

Antarctic sea ice rebounded in December after a long period of record lows, US scientists said, giving pause to speculation that Earth's frozen continent could be undergoing a permanent change.

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Can EU stand up to belligerent Big Tech in new Trump era?

Can EU stand up to belligerent Big Tech in new Trump era?

Facing charges of "censorship" from both Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, the EU will need its full legal arsenal -- and political will aplenty -- to stand up to US Big Tech once Donald Trump is back.

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France goalkeeper Samba joins Rennes

France goalkeeper Samba joins Rennes

French international goalkeeper Brice Samba has joined Rennes from their Ligue 1 rivals Lens, the two clubs announced on Wednesday.

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Global stocks diverge on renewed US inflation fears

Global stocks diverge on renewed US inflation fears

Stock markets diverged and the dollar rose Wednesday after data pointed to a robust US economy, further denting hopes of several more cuts to interest rates in the world's biggest economy.

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France coach Deschamps to step down after 2026 World Cup

France coach Deschamps to step down after 2026 World Cup

France's 2018 World Cup-winning coach Didier Deschamps announced on Wednesday he will leave his post after the 2026 tournament in North America.

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