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Ukraine state energy boss Koretsky becomes new PM
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Peru president-elect Fujimori calls for political 'reconciliation'
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German neo-Nazi sent to male prison despite legal gender change
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UK nationalises struggling British Steel
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Italy court to deliver verdict in deadly bridge collapse
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Italy coach Quesada banned for two Tests after TV rant
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France overhaul front row to face Japan in Nations Championship
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Sri Lanka's president makes U-turn on IMF bailout
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India opposition leader demands tycoon Adani's arrest after US charges
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Archegos founder jailed for 18 years for massive fraud: US media
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Nvidia crushes earnings expectations on AI chip demand
US chipmaking behemoth Nvidia said Wednesday it made a $19 billion profit on record high revenue last quarter as demand continued for its hardware to power artificial intelligence.
US Fed official warns against cutting rates 'too quickly'
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Ford to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe
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French comedian faces victims of drug-fuelled car crash
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General strike in Greece against cost of living
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Magritte painting nets auction record of $121 million
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Taliban govt clearing 'un-Islamic' books from Afghanistan shelves
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Iraq holds its first census in nearly 40 years
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European powers, US seek to censure Iran at UN nuclear watchdog board
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