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US on brink of government shutdown with funding talks stalled

US on brink of government shutdown with funding talks stalled

The United States government was barreling towards its first shutdown in six years Tuesday, with funding expiring at midnight barring a breakthrough on deadlocked negotiations between Democrats and Republicans.

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Trump gives Hamas ultimatum on Gaza deal

Trump gives Hamas ultimatum on Gaza deal

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday gave Hamas an ultimatum of "three or four days" to respond to his plan to end the war in Gaza, as the militant group reviewed the proposal backed by Israel.

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Human skin cells turned into fertilisable eggs for first time

Human skin cells turned into fertilisable eggs for first time

Scientists said Wednesday they have turned human skin cells into eggs and fertilised them with sperm in the lab for the first time -- a breakthrough that is hoped to one day let infertile people have children.

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UN warns Myanmar conflict blocking Rohingya return

UN warns Myanmar conflict blocking Rohingya return

Bloody fighting between Myanmar's army and a separatist movement is proving an "insurmountable barrier" to the return of the country's displaced Rohingya minority, a UN official warned Tuesday.

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Trump tells generals US faces 'war from within'

Trump tells generals US faces 'war from within'

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States faces a "war from within" from crime and immigration, in a darkly authoritarian speech to a rare meeting of the top US military officers.

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Williams absence 'could help us', say Dortmund as Guirassy back against Athletic

Williams absence 'could help us', say Dortmund as Guirassy back against Athletic

Borussia Dortmund said the absence of Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams "could help us", as the German club welcome back striker Serhou Guirassy for Wednesday's home clash with the Basque side.

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Louis Vuitton unveils ethereal collection at Paris Fashion week

Louis Vuitton unveils ethereal collection at Paris Fashion week

Flouncy skirts, sculptural ruffles and exaggerated Peter Pan collars flowed along the catwalk at Louis Vuitton's Spring/Summer 2026 show during Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday.

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ECB chief says eurozone weathering Trump tariff storm

ECB chief says eurozone weathering Trump tariff storm

European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said Tuesday US tariffs had not hit the eurozone as badly as feared, but warned new risks could lie ahead in an uncertain world.

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Alcaraz out of Shanghai after winning eighth title of season

Alcaraz out of Shanghai after winning eighth title of season

Carlos Alcaraz won his eighth title of a sensational season on Tuesday in Tokyo and then pulled out of the Shanghai Masters because of "physical issues" and took aim at tennis' packed schedule.

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Nche starts for South Africa as they eye Rugby Championship title against Argentina

Nche starts for South Africa as they eye Rugby Championship title against Argentina

South Africa recalled prop Ox Nche to the starting line-up for Saturday's Rugby Championship finale against Argentina at Twickenham as they look to retain their title.

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