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IMF lifts 2025 global growth forecast, warns of ongoing trade 'uncertainty'
IMF raises 2025 global growth forecast on 'modest' US trade shock
IMF raises 2025 global growth forecast on 'modest' US trade shock

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday lifted its outlook for global growth this year, flagging a milder-than-expected economic hit from President Donald Trump's tariff policies while warning of risks ahead.

October 14, 2025

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Australia going into Ashes with 'worst team' since 2010: England great Broad
Australia going into Ashes with 'worst team' since 2010: England great Broad

England bowling great Stuart Broad says Australia have their "worst" team since 2010 as a war of words intensifies ahead of the Ashes series.

October 14, 2025

Europe's economic integration 'insufficient': IMF chief economist
Europe's economic integration 'insufficient': IMF chief economist

The EU's attempts to integrate the economies of its 27 member states have been insufficient to boost lackluster growth, the IMF's chief economist said in an interview.

October 14, 2025

Maria Grazia Chiuri named creative director at Fendi
Maria Grazia Chiuri named creative director at Fendi

Italian designer Maria Grazia Chiuri was named Tuesday as the new chief creative officer at Rome-based luxury brand Fendi, just months after stepping down as womenswear designer at Dior.

October 14, 2025

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At secluded German airport, researchers tackle tricky drone defence
At secluded German airport, researchers tackle tricky drone defence

Once holidaymakers took off from here, but today an ex-Soviet airfield is a testing ground for ways to take down the drones increasingly buzzing through German skies.

October 14, 2025

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Madagascar president hangs on to power as thousands protest
Madagascar president hangs on to power as thousands protest

President Andry Rajoelina ratcheted up tensions in Madagascar Tuesday by dissolving the National Assembly to block a vote to force him out of office as thousands gathered for new protests calling for his resignation.

October 14, 2025