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PlayStation 5 Pro goes on sale, will gamers pay hefty price to play?

PlayStation 5 Pro goes on sale, will gamers pay hefty price to play?

The PlayStation 5 Pro hits shops on Thursday with a price tag that has raised eyebrows among gamers, but growing sticker shocks in the tech industry have yet to deter consumers.

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Obesity drug maker Novo Nordisk posts strong profit

Obesity drug maker Novo Nordisk posts strong profit

Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk, maker of the blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, posted Wednesday strong third-quarter earnings despite being held back by production constraints.

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Trump claims 'magnificent' victory over Harris

Trump claims 'magnificent' victory over Harris

Donald Trump claimed a "magnificent" victory over Kamala Harris in the fight for the presidency on Wednesday as results put him on the verge of one of the most stunning comebacks in US political history.

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Russian senators ratify North Korean defence pact

Russian senators ratify North Korean defence pact

Russian lawmakers on Wednesday voted unanimously to ratify a landmark mutual defence pact with North Korea, as Kyiv and the West say Pyongyang sent thousands of troops to fight for Russia against Ukraine.

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Dollar soars, bitcoin hits record, as Trump claims victory

Dollar soars, bitcoin hits record, as Trump claims victory

The dollar surged and bitcoin hit a record high Wednesday before Donald Trump claimed victory in the US election, with traders ramping up bets on fresh tax cuts, tariffs, and rising inflation.

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Trump claims victory over Harris in US presidential election

Trump claims victory over Harris in US presidential election

Donald Trump claimed victory and pledged to "heal" the country Wednesday as results put him on the verge of beating Kamala Harris in a stunning White House comeback.

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Multiple US states extend abortion rights, while Florida measure fails

Multiple US states extend abortion rights, while Florida measure fails

Residents in a handful of US states extended or enshrined into law the right to an abortion Tuesday, while voters in Florida defeated a measure that would have increased access.

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Thousands in Israel protest sacking of defence minister

Thousands in Israel protest sacking of defence minister

Thousands of Israelis protested against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's dismissal of his defence minister, demanding the government do everything in its power to bring home hostages held in Gaza.

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Anti-Brussels firebrand Orban to host European leaders in Hungary

Anti-Brussels firebrand Orban to host European leaders in Hungary

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is due to host dozens of European leaders in Budapest later this week as relations with fellow partners have become increasingly strained.

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Trump on verge of victory over Harris

Trump on verge of victory over Harris

Donald Trump was on the verge of a decisive victory over Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election Wednesday, in what would be the most stunning comeback in US political history.

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