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In blow to Trump, US court tosses redrawn Texas congressional map

In blow to Trump, US court tosses redrawn Texas congressional map

A US district court, in a setback for President Donald Trump, struck down a congressional map on Tuesday redrawn by Republicans in Texas that was intended to give the party five more likely seats in the House of Representatives.

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Ultra-processed foods a rising threat to health: researchers

Ultra-processed foods a rising threat to health: researchers

Researchers warned Wednesday that rising global consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) poses a major threat to health, calling for countries to subject some products made by huge food companies to marketing restrictions and taxes.

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'Piggy.' 'Terrible.' Trump lashes out at female reporters

'Piggy.' 'Terrible.' Trump lashes out at female reporters

Donald Trump ripped into a reporter from the US network ABC News on Tuesday, just days after calling another woman journalist "piggy" after she asked a question related to the convicted sexual offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Trump says Saudi prince 'knew nothing' about journalist's murder

Trump says Saudi prince 'knew nothing' about journalist's murder

US President Donald Trump defended Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Tuesday over the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, insisting the kingdom's de facto ruler "knew nothing" about the murder as he wooed him at White House.

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Scotland reach 2026 World Cup with stunning late show, Spain, Switzerland qualify

Scotland reach 2026 World Cup with stunning late show, Spain, Switzerland qualify

Injury-time wonder-goals by Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean handed Scotland a stunning 4-2 win over Denmark on Tuesday to qualify them for the 2026 World Cup, while Spain also booked their ticket with a 2-2 draw against Turkey.

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No.1 Jeeno seeks repeat win at LPGA Tour Championship

No.1 Jeeno seeks repeat win at LPGA Tour Championship

Top-ranked defending champion Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand seeks her third title of the season and the richest payday in women's golf at this week's season-ending LPGA Tour Championship.

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Sensational Scotland reach first World Cup since 1998

Sensational Scotland reach first World Cup since 1998

Scotland scored two dramatic stoppage-time goals to beat 10-man Denmark 4-2 on a night of twists and turns on Tuesday, booking their place at the World Cup finals for the first time since 1998.

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US Congress orders Epstein files release after Trump U-turn

US Congress orders Epstein files release after Trump U-turn

US lawmakers voted overwhelmingly Tuesday for releasing government files on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after President Donald Trump dropped his opposition to opening the books on a scandal that has roiled politics, law enforcement and the country's elite.

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Sensational Scotland strike late to seal World Cup place

Sensational Scotland strike late to seal World Cup place

Scotland scored two dramatic stoppage-time goals to beat 10-man Denmark 4-2 on Tuesday, booking their place at the World Cup finals for the first time since 1998.

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Scotland strike late to book World Cup place

Scotland strike late to book World Cup place

Scotland scored two dramatic stoppage-time goals to beat 10-man Denmark 4-2 on Tuesday and reach the World Cup for the first time since 1998.

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