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Trial judge warns Trump over intimidation, seven jurors picked

Trial judge warns Trump over intimidation, seven jurors picked

The judge in Donald Trump's historic criminal trial on Tuesday warned the Republican presidential hopeful against intimidating jurors as seven panelists were chosen with unexpected speed following questioning by both sides.

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Canada budget woos young voters, asks rich to pay more

Canada budget woos young voters, asks rich to pay more

The government of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday unveiled a federal budget that seeks to woo young voters while asking the wealthy to pay higher taxes.

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US House leader faces backlash over Ukraine, Israel aid proposal

US House leader faces backlash over Ukraine, Israel aid proposal

The fate of US aid to Ukraine hung in the balance Tuesday as House Speaker Mike Johnson faced potential revolt from within his Republican party over his complex plan to renew the long-delayed funding along with fresh assistance for Israel.

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Anxiety over Middle East hits stocks in Europe, Asia

Anxiety over Middle East hits stocks in Europe, Asia

European equities tumbled Tuesday after Israel's army chief vowed a response to Iran's attack on his country, while Wall Street stocks meandered before finishing virtually flat.

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Dortmund sink Atletico to reach Champions League semi-finals

Dortmund sink Atletico to reach Champions League semi-finals

Borussia Dortmund fought back to beat Atletico Madrid 4-2 in their quarter-final second leg on Tuesday, securing a 5-4 aggregate victory and a first Champions League semi-final since 2013.

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Mbappe's PSG punish 10-man Barca to reach Champions League semis

Mbappe's PSG punish 10-man Barca to reach Champions League semis

Kylian Mbappe struck twice as Paris Saint-Germain battled back to beat 10-man Barcelona 4-1 and book a place in the Champions League semi-finals with a 6-4 aggregate triumph on Tuesday.

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Peru defends release of ex-president Fujimori

Peru defends release of ex-president Fujimori

Peru has defended its decision before a human rights court to free ex-president Alberto Fujimori from prison after he only served part of a 25-year sentence for crimes against humanity.

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Thousands rally in Georgia as parliament debates 'foreign influence' law

Thousands rally in Georgia as parliament debates 'foreign influence' law

Georgian lawmakers on Tuesday agreed an early draft of a controversial "foreign influence" bill, sparking fresh street protests against the legislation criticised for mirroring a repressive Russian law.

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Canada budget forecasts 'soft landing' in 2024, avoiding recession

Canada budget forecasts 'soft landing' in 2024, avoiding recession

Canada is expecting a "soft landing" this year and will avoid a recession due to slightly improved growth despite relatively high interest rates weighing on the economy, the government's federal budget said Tuesday.

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Judge warns Trump over juror intimidation, six jurors picked for trial

Judge warns Trump over juror intimidation, six jurors picked for trial

The judge in Donald Trump's historic criminal trial warned the Republican presidential hopeful against intimidating jurors on Tuesday as six panelists were chosen with unexpected speed following questioning by both sides.

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