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US auto sales seen falling as car market awaits war impact

US auto sales seen falling as car market awaits war impact

Carmakers are expected to report lower first-quarter US sales as the Middle East war clouds the industry's outlook compared with unusually favorable dynamics a year ago.

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Kast putting conservative stamp on Chile in first 30 days

Kast putting conservative stamp on Chile in first 30 days

Just three weeks into his term, Chile's new President Jose Antonio Kast has lost no time in tilting the rudder sharply to the right as he looks to slash spending and crack down on immigration, both policies a major about-turn on predecessor Gabriel Boric.

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Portugal down US 2-0 as World Cup hosts again fail to shine

Portugal down US 2-0 as World Cup hosts again fail to shine

Bruno Fernandes picked apart the United States defense to hand Portugal a 2-0 friendly win Tuesday over the World Cup co-hosts, who again failed to impress ahead of this summer's tournament.

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AI giant Anthropic says 'exploring' Australia data centre investments

AI giant Anthropic says 'exploring' Australia data centre investments

Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic is eyeing data centre investments in Australia, saying Wednesday the nation was a "natural partner" for work in the booming sector.

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Tuchel faces World Cup selection dilemmas after England falter

Tuchel faces World Cup selection dilemmas after England falter

Thomas Tuchel says he now has more "clarity" after England's final home match before the World Cup, but there appear to be more questions than answers after a limp 1-0 defeat against Japan.

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Trump says Iran war could end in 'two weeks, maybe three,' to address US

Trump says Iran war could end in 'two weeks, maybe three,' to address US

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the war with Iran may be over in two or three weeks and it will be up to other countries to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz oil shipping channel.

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US Army helicopter pilots cleared after Kid Rock flyby

US Army helicopter pilots cleared after Kid Rock flyby

The US Army helicopter pilots who flew near the Tennessee home of musician Kid Rock have had their suspension lifted, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday.

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At gas stations, Americans say they're 'paying the price' of Iran war

At gas stations, Americans say they're 'paying the price' of Iran war

At a gas station in the Washington suburbs, drivers confronted the harsh domestic repercussions of the war on Iran, as spiking fuel prices hit household budgets hard.

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Woods 'stepping away' to focus on health after DUI arrest

Woods 'stepping away' to focus on health after DUI arrest

Golf superstar Tiger Woods said Tuesday he was "stepping away" to seek treatment and focus on his health after his arrest last week in Florida for driving under the influence.

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DR Congo beat Jamaica 1-0 to qualify for World Cup

DR Congo beat Jamaica 1-0 to qualify for World Cup

The Democratic Republic of Congo defeated Jamaica 1-0 after extra time in an intercontinental playoff on Tuesday to seal their first World Cup appearance in 52 years.

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