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Man in court over alleged 'targeted' attack on Australian lawmaker

Man in court over alleged 'targeted' attack on Australian lawmaker

The man alleged to have critically wounded Australian lawmaker Helen Haines in a "targeted" attack appeared in court on Wednesday, as police warned that growing extremism online was fuelling political polarisation.

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'Leave us alone!' DC golfers fear worst over Trump's course remodel

'Leave us alone!' DC golfers fear worst over Trump's course remodel

For years, Max Salas has enjoyed teeing off at Washington's East Potomac Golf Links, a public course nestled in the heart of the US capital where ordinary Americans can enjoy a round without breaking the bank.

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Regulator has 'power' to force Man City sale

Regulator has 'power' to force Man City sale

English football's Independent Regulator (IFR) will have "absolute power" to force Manchester City’s owners to sell if they are ultimately found to have run the club improperly, the watchdog’s chair has said.

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Foden hat-trick fuels Man City rout of AEK Athens

Foden hat-trick fuels Man City rout of AEK Athens

Phil Foden hit a hat-trick to underline his long-awaited return to form as Manchester City crushed AEK Athens 5-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday.

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Dow boosted as markets rotate from tech shares

Dow boosted as markets rotate from tech shares

Wall Street stocks mostly rose Tuesday, greeting a pullback in oil prices as investors steered funds towards industrial equities amid lingering caution over artificial intelligence shares.

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Trump says he wants Zelensky to 'make a deal' with Russia

Trump says he wants Zelensky to 'make a deal' with Russia

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Volodymyr Zelensky to make a deal with Russia -- redoubling pressure on the Ukrainian leader even as Moscow grinds on with the war it launched four years ago.

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Zelensky hails resumption of US advance warning of strikes on Ukraine

Zelensky hails resumption of US advance warning of strikes on Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed Tuesday the resumption of US intelligence sharing on looming Russian strikes, but insisted Kyiv must be included in any future talks on its fate after meetings with US envoys.

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'I want it so badly': PSG heartbreak fuelling Arsenal, says Arteta

'I want it so badly': PSG heartbreak fuelling Arsenal, says Arteta

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta said last season's Champions League final defeat by Paris Saint-Germain was fuelling his side this campaign, admitting he had tried but failed to get over the heartbreak.

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Carrick says only wins can ease doubts over Man Utd future

Carrick says only wins can ease doubts over Man Utd future

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he needs no reassurances from the club's hierarchy as he knows winning games is the only way to silence speculation over his future.

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Lula campaign seeks to disqualify Bolsonaro over Meta 'interference'

Lula campaign seeks to disqualify Bolsonaro over Meta 'interference'

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's campaign team will request the disqualification of rival Flavio Bolsonaro on Tuesday over alleged election interference by tech giant Meta, a source told AFP.

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