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EU states agree broad UN emissions target avoiding 'embarrassment'
EU states agree broad UN emissions target avoiding 'embarrassment'

The EU agreed on a broad emissions-cutting target on Thursday to bring to a UN conference in Brazil, sparing the bloc potential diplomatic embarrassment but risking its reputation as a climate champion.

September 18, 2025

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US regulator sues Ticketmaster over 'illegal' ticket schemes
US regulator sues Ticketmaster over 'illegal' ticket schemes

A top US regulator on Thursday sued Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation, alleging the ticketing giant conspired with brokers to inflate concert ticket prices and deceive consumers with hidden fees.

September 18, 2025

US small businesses slam Trump tariffs as legal fight proceeds
US small businesses slam Trump tariffs as legal fight proceeds

When businessman Travis McMaster shifted more manufacturing of his products out of China, and into India, he had sought to avoid growing tensions between Washington and Beijing.

September 18, 2025

All smiles as Melania and Kate meet kids in first public event
All smiles as Melania and Kate meet kids in first public event

They are two of the world's most high-profile women -- yet have carefully guarded their private lives.

September 18, 2025

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Putin has let me down, says Trump at end of UK state visit
Putin has let me down, says Trump at end of UK state visit

Donald Trump warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin had "really let me down" after he met Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday, the final day of the US president's historic UK state visit.

September 18, 2025

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Former Barca presidents deny corruption at ref scandal court appearance
Former Barca presidents deny corruption at ref scandal court appearance

Former Barcelona presidents Sandro Rosell and Josep Maria Bartomeu insisted Thursday that payments the club made to a former refereeing chief during their time at the helm were not corrupt, during a court appearance on Thursday.

September 18, 2025