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India, Pakistan and UAE join Trump in condemning what Kyiv says are false allegations of assault on Russian leader’s residence

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Analysts say Federal Reserve rate cuts will push the US currency lower in 2026

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Number of full-time equivalent roles grew by more than 4,000 in the year to September

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Donald Trump dismisses concerns about PLA activity simulating maritime blockade

US president warns Hamas it has a ‘very short period of time to disarm’ after talks with Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu

Push to join the European single currency stoked tension between Labour PM and chancellor in 2003

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President claims attack hit boats at drug loading terminal without providing further details

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