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At least 27 dead in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse

At least 27 dead in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse

Rescuers raced to find survivors Tuesday among the rubble of a Dominican Republic night club where at least 27 people died and more than 150 were hurt in an early-morning roof collapse.

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McIlroy risks more Masters heartache for chance at epic win

McIlroy risks more Masters heartache for chance at epic win

Rory McIlroy will put his heart on the line once more at the Masters, hoping resilience from past agonies pays off with a green jacket and a career Grand Slam.

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Trenitalia wants to compete with Eurostar on Paris-London route

Trenitalia wants to compete with Eurostar on Paris-London route

Trenitalia said Tuesday it plans to launch a new high-speed rail service connecting London and Paris, as the days of Eurostar's three-decade monopoly on the line look increasingly numbered.

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Markets calmer despite growing US-China trade tensions

Markets calmer despite growing US-China trade tensions

Stock markets regained some ground on Tuesday, even as trade tensions between the United States and China escalated sharply after days of turmoil over US President Donald Trump's tariffs offensive.

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Trump's trade representative says tariffs 'bearing fruit'

Trump's trade representative says tariffs 'bearing fruit'

The top US trade official on Tuesday defended President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on nearly every other nation, telling US senators almost 50 countries had reached out to make a deal.

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Pooran, Marsh help Lucknow edge Kolkata in IPL high-scorer

Pooran, Marsh help Lucknow edge Kolkata in IPL high-scorer

Explosive knocks from Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh set up a tense four-run win for Lucknow Super Giants in a high-scoring IPL clash against Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday.

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Shanghai's elderly investors keep faith despite stock market woes

Shanghai's elderly investors keep faith despite stock market woes

A raucous group of elderly investors held court at a Shanghai securities company on Tuesday, chatting loudly about the stock prices flickering on LED boards as Chinese markets stutteringly recovered from the brutal day before.

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Charles and Camilla pose at Colosseum in pomp-filled Italy visit

Charles and Camilla pose at Colosseum in pomp-filled Italy visit

King Charles III and Queen Camilla posed in front of the Colosseum in Rome Tuesday and greeted thousands of well-wishers on the first full day of a state visit to Italy.

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Major trade wars since the 19th century

Major trade wars since the 19th century

As the world reels from US President Donald Trump's tariffs onslaught, here is a look back at some major trade wars since the 19th century:

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Cruise to showcase last 'Mission: Impossible' at Cannes

Cruise to showcase last 'Mission: Impossible' at Cannes

Tom Cruise is set to return to the Cannes Film Festival to present the latest and last episode of his "Mission: Impossible" series, joining Robert De Niro and French actress Juliette Binoche among the confirmed A-list attendees.

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