Markets mixed as Trump trade policy sows uncertainty
Asian and European equities were mixed Wednesday as investors fret over President Donald Trump's ever-changing trade policies amid increasing concern that his tariffs could send the US economy into recession.
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German arms firm Rheinmetall seizes on European 'era of rearmament'
German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall said Wednesday moves by European capitals to up their defences and reduce their reliance on the United States were an unprecedented growth opportunity for the group.
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AI chatbot helps victims of digital sexual violence in Latin America
Two women from Mexico and Ecuador who spent years fighting to be recognized as victims of online sexual violence have inspired an artificial intelligence chatbot that helps others facing abuse.
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Russian playwright tells story of wounded soldiers
Sat in a Moscow theatre, Pavel wiped tears as he watched actors perform a dramatised version of his life: from his childhood in the south of Russia, near Ukraine, to his mobilisation into the Russian army and amputation after combat.
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'Stranded' astronauts closer to coming home after next ISS launch
A routine crew rotation at the International Space Station has taken on unusual significance: It paves the way for a pair of astronauts stranded for more than nine months to finally come home.
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Medvedev tops Paul to reach quarter-finals at rainy Indian Wells
Russia's Daniil Medvedev shook off a day of rain delays to beat Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-0 on Tuesday and reach the quarter-finals at Indian Wells, where he's vying to improve on runner-up finishes the past two years.
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Thailand sacks senior cop over illicit gambling, fraud
Thailand has sacked one of its most high-profile police officers over his alleged involvement in illegal gambling and financial fraud.
Read morePakistan launches 'full-scale' operation to free train hostages
Pakistan security forces launched a "full-scale" operation on Wednesday to rescue train passengers taken hostage by militants in the mountainous southwest.
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What to know about Manus, China's latest AI assistant
A powerful new AI tool Manus is making waves in China, fuelling hopes that it could replicate the success of DeepSeek, which earlier this year rattled the global tech industry with its state-of-the-art chatbot.
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Ukraine's Svitolina feels the love in US after Trump-Zelensky dust up
Elina Svitolina toppled fourth-ranked American Jessica Pegula to reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals on Tuesday, one more little victory for her beleaguered home country of Ukraine.
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