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US Fed makes aggressive rate cut, weeks before election

US Fed makes aggressive rate cut, weeks before election

The US Federal Reserve cut its key lending rate by half a percentage-point Wednesday in its first reduction since the Covid-19 pandemic, sharply lowering borrowing costs just before November's presidential election.

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Arsenal's Odegaard faces lengthy injury absence

Arsenal's Odegaard faces lengthy injury absence

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard will be out "for a while" with an ankle injury he suffered on international duty with Norway, manager Mikel Arteta said on Wednesday.

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India coal expansion risks massive methane growth: report

India coal expansion risks massive methane growth: report

India's plans to expand coal mining could double emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane from its domestic coal sector by 2029, threatening its climate goals, a report warned Thursday.

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China the top challenge in US history, top diplomat says

China the top challenge in US history, top diplomat says

China presents the top challenge to the United States in its history, surpassing the Cold War, a top US official said Wednesday, as he urged Europe to get tougher on Beijing.

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US Fed makes larger half-point cut in first reduction since 2020

US Fed makes larger half-point cut in first reduction since 2020

The US Federal Reserve cut its key lending rate by half a percentage-point Wednesday in its first reduction since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, sharply lowering borrowing costs shortly before November's presidential election.

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Ronaldo's Al Nassr appoint former AC Milan boss Pioli

Ronaldo's Al Nassr appoint former AC Milan boss Pioli

Saudi club Al Nassr announced Wednesday the appointment of Stefano Pioli as coach of the side headed up by Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Ainslie 'relieved' as British book place in Louis Vuitton Cup final

Ainslie 'relieved' as British book place in Louis Vuitton Cup final

British boat Ineos Britannia booked its place in the final of the Louis Vuitton Cup in Barcelona on Wednesday clinching the point it needed against Switzerland while American Magic fought back against the Italian Luna Rossa.

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Struggling Roma replace sacked icon De Rossi with Ivan Juric

Struggling Roma replace sacked icon De Rossi with Ivan Juric

Roma sacked club icon Daniele De Rossi and replaced him with Ivan Juric on Wednesday after a poor start to the season which has left the Serie A team without a win and languishing near the relegation zone.

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Women's NBA will add 15th team in Portland in 2026

Women's NBA will add 15th team in Portland in 2026

The Women's NBA, enjoying a record-shattering season of growth, announced Wednesday it will add an expansion club in Portland, Oregon, for the 2026 season.

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Brazil fires need harsher punishment: environmental police boss

Brazil fires need harsher punishment: environmental police boss

Brazil's raging wildfires are being driven by people seeking to clear land for agriculture or arsonists out to sow havoc, a top police official told AFP, calling for harsher punishments for environmental crimes.

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