Trump issues fierce warning to Minneapolis mayor over immigration
President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned the mayor of Minneapolis -- where the brutal killings of two US protesters by immigration agents sparked nationwide outrage -- that he is "playing with fire."
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Anglican church's first female leader confirmed at London service
Former nurse Sarah Mullally was officially confirmed Wednesday as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury and the first woman to head the Church of England, the mother church of the 85-million-strong global Anglican communion.
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Germany cuts growth forecast as recovery slower than hoped
The German government on Wednesday lowered its 2026 growth forecast to one percent, conceding that efforts to kickstart Europe's beleaguered top economy with vast public spending were moving slower than hoped.
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Amazon to cut 16,000 jobs worldwide
US online retail and cloud computing giant Amazon said Wednesday that it would be cutting 16,000 jobs worldwide as part of a restructuring, as it focuses spending on artificial intelligence.
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One dead, five injured in clashes between Colombia football fans
A Colombian football supporter was killed and five other people were injured in clashes between rival fan groups after a match in the northern city of Cucuta, police said Wednesday.
Read moreGreenland dispute is 'wake-up call' for Europe: Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday a standoff with the United States over Greenland was "a strategic wake-up call for all of Europe" as he hosted the leaders of Denmark and the Danish autonomous territory for talks.
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Dollar halts descent, gold keeps climbing before Fed update
The dollar enjoyed a respite Wednesday after this week's steep drop as traders awaited the US Federal Reserve's take on interest rates, while gold reached another record high thanks to investors seeking safety amid an uncertain economic outlook.
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US YouTuber IShowSpeed gains Ghanaian nationality at end of Africa tour
Ghana has granted citizenship to US YouTuber IShowSpeed, the country's foreign minister announced, as the influencer wraps up a month-long tour of Africa.
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Sweden plans to ban mobile phones in schools
Sweden plans to ban mobile phones from primary and middle schools in order to ensure that children can focus on learning in the classroom, the government said on Wednesday.
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Turkey football club faces probe over braids clip backing Syrian Kurds
Turkey's main Kurdish football team is to face action by the national football body for sharing a video in solidarity with Kurdish forces in Syria, Turkey's Football Federation (TFF) has said.
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