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Trump tariffs threat casts chill over Canada

Trump tariffs threat casts chill over Canada

Canada was scrambling Tuesday to blunt the impact of US President-elect Donald Trump's threat to implement steep tariffs once he takes office, as experts warned of a potentially "catastrophic" hit to the Canadian economy.

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Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai's court case a 'show trial': son

Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai's court case a 'show trial': son

The son of the Hong Kong democracy activist Jimmy Lai said Tuesday that his father's trial in the Chinese territory was a "sham" but that he was "proud" of how he was handling himself in court.

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Blinken says Lebanon ceasefire talks 'in final stages'

Blinken says Lebanon ceasefire talks 'in final stages'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday said that efforts to secure a ceasefire in Lebanon were "in the final stages", and that a deal could help end the Gaza conflict.

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Mascherano re-unites with Messi as new coach of Inter Miami

Mascherano re-unites with Messi as new coach of Inter Miami

Inter Miami have appointed former Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano as their new head coach, the Major League Soccer club said on Tuesday.

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Real Madrid's Bellingham gone from 'scapegoat' to smiling

Real Madrid's Bellingham gone from 'scapegoat' to smiling

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham felt like a "scapegoat" after Euro 2024 but said he has his smile back now ahead of the Champions League clash with Liverpool on Wednesday.

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Bangladeshi Hindus protest over leader's arrest, one dead

Bangladeshi Hindus protest over leader's arrest, one dead

Bangladeshi supporters of an arrested Hindu leader clashed with security forces on Tuesday after the outspoken monk was denied bail on sedition charges, with one person killed, police said.

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Trump tariff vow drives choppy day for markets

Trump tariff vow drives choppy day for markets

European markets closed lower on Tuesday while Wall Street bounced as investors digested incoming US president Donald Trump's warning that he would impose huge new tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada, raising fears of a trade war.

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Celtic fuelled by Dortmund embarrassment: Rodgers

Celtic fuelled by Dortmund embarrassment: Rodgers

Brendan Rodgers said Celtic's embarrassing Champions League thrashing by Borussia Dortmund inspired their fightback in the tournament ahead of Wednesday's clash with Club Brugge.

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Pakistan ex-PM Khan calls more protestors to capital after deadly clashes

Pakistan ex-PM Khan calls more protestors to capital after deadly clashes

Pakistan's jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan called late Tuesday for more supporters to join protests over his incarceration in the capital, after a day of deadly confrontations between marchers and security forces.

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Salah driven not distracted by contract deadlock, says Slot

Salah driven not distracted by contract deadlock, says Slot

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said speculation over Mohamed Salah's future at Anfield is fuelling the Egyptian's fine form ahead of a "special" week for the Reds.

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