At least 7 dead after UPS cargo plane crashes near Louisville airport
At least seven people died and several more were injured after a UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff on Tuesday from Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, exploding into flames as it crashed into businesses adjacent to the airport.
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US Supreme Court hears challenge to Trump tariff powers
The US Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday on whether a wide swath of Donald Trump's tariffs are lawful, in a landmark case that could uphold -- or upend -- the president's economic agenda.
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US government shutdown becomes longest in history
The US government shutdown became the longest ever Wednesday, topping the 35-day record set during Donald Trump's first term, as his administration warned of holiday air travel chaos and threatened Americans' benefits in a bid to force a resolution.
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India's Modi readies bellwether poll in poorest state
India's poorest state Bihar goes to the polls on Thursday, and for many of its 130 million people, one issue overshadows all others: money.
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Green goals versus growth needs: India's climate scorecard
India is the world's most populous country, the third-biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, and remains deeply dependent on polluting coal to meet soaring energy demand.
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Where things stand on China-US trade after Trump and Xi talk
China and the United States have recently agreed to lower the temperature in their spiralling trade war, bringing a precarious end to months of back-and-forth measures between the economic and technological powerhouses.
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Sri Lanka targets big fish in anti-corruption push
When Sri Lanka's economy collapsed in 2022, politicians and officials were accused of brazenly stealing the island's assets.
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NY elects leftist mayor on big election night for Democrats
New Yorkers elected young leftist Zohran Mamdani as their next mayor Tuesday and Democrats won two key state governor races as US voters delivered an early warning to President Donald Trump ahead of 2026's midterms.
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Injured Jordie Barrett to miss rest of All Blacks tour
Centre Jordie Barrett will fly home Wednesday after being ruled out of the rest of New Zealand's northern hemisphere tour with injuries suffered in the Test against Ireland.
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Asian markets tumble as tech bubble fears grow
Tech companies led a sharp sell-off across Asia on Wednesday as investors grow increasingly worried about an AI bubble following a rally this year that has seen valuations hit record highs.
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