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Kremlin says will judge Trump by his 'actions' on Ukraine

Kremlin says will judge Trump by his 'actions' on Ukraine

The Kremlin has said it will judge Donald Trump, who has vowed to swiftly end the Ukraine conflict, on his "actions" in office, as many in the West fear his second term could spell disaster for Kyiv.

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The MAGA galaxy that will follow Trump to the White House

The MAGA galaxy that will follow Trump to the White House

From far-right billionaire provocateur Elon Musk to young firebrand J.D. Vance and vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr, a new Trump administration is set to bring a contrarian cast of characters into the White House.

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What impact will Trump have on the world economy?

What impact will Trump have on the world economy?

Donald Trump's return to the White House with his protectionist policies poses threats for the global economy, with the prospect of new trade wars, resurgent inflation and slower growth, experts say.

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Cuba braces for Hurricane Rafael

Cuba braces for Hurricane Rafael

Cuba is bracing for Hurricane Rafael, which is expected to make landfall Wednesday and compound the misery wrought by a recent power blackout and Hurricane Oscar.

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Chelsea are 'one team' despite rotations, says Maresca

Chelsea are 'one team' despite rotations, says Maresca

Enzo Maresca said Wednesday that Chelsea are "one team, one squad" despite his policy of making wholesale changes for Conference League matches.

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Robinson says upcoming Tests 'massive' for Feyi-Waboso's Lions' hopes

Robinson says upcoming Tests 'massive' for Feyi-Waboso's Lions' hopes

Jason Robinson believes Immanuel Feyi-Waboso can star for the 2025 British and Irish Lions in Australia, even though the next fortnight will be "massive" for the fledgling England wing's hopes of making the combined team's squad.

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'Save us': Gazans want Trump to end war with Israel

'Save us': Gazans want Trump to end war with Israel

Palestinians in Gaza on Wednesday want Donald Trump, who won the US election, to end the war between Israel and Hamas that has devastated their territory.

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Pakistan's Punjab province shuts schools in smog-hit main cities

Pakistan's Punjab province shuts schools in smog-hit main cities

Pakistan's most populated province of Punjab on Wednesday ordered schools closed in smog-hit main cities, shifting them to online learning until November 17, as the country battles record air pollution.

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Spain seizes largest-ever cocaine haul

Spain seizes largest-ever cocaine haul

Spanish police said Wednesday that they had seized 13 tonnes of cocaine -- the country's largest-ever haul of the drug -- and made one arrest.

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McIlroy hopes Trump election victory helps end golf rift

McIlroy hopes Trump election victory helps end golf rift

Rory McIlroy feels that with Donald Trump sweeping the US presidential elections, a resolution in the PGA Tour-LIV Golf stand-off might be in sight.

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