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Olaf Scholz: Germany's steady hand losing grip on power

Olaf Scholz: Germany's steady hand losing grip on power

Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz has been dubbed the "Scholzomat" for a dry personal style bordering on the robotic, but also hailed as a safe pair of hands leading a country that values stability.

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Hurricane Rafael triggers nationwide blackout in Cuba

Hurricane Rafael triggers nationwide blackout in Cuba

Hurricane Rafael knocked out power to all of Cuba on Wednesday as it made landfall on the island still reeling from a recent blackout and a previous major storm, the national power company said.

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Germany's embattled Scholz paves way for early elections

Germany's embattled Scholz paves way for early elections

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Wednesday amid a deep coalition crisis that he will seek a vote of confidence in January that would pave the way for early elections by March.

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Wind-fanned wildfire burning out of control near Los Angeles

Wind-fanned wildfire burning out of control near Los Angeles

A wildfire fanned by powerful winds was burning out of control near Los Angeles on Wednesday, with scores of residents ordered to evacuate and some taken to the hospital.

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Fox News vindicated over early US election call once again

Fox News vindicated over early US election call once again

In the 2020 US presidential election, Fox News triggered controversy by calling the state of Arizona for Joe Biden days before competitor outlets deemed it safe to do so.

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British boxer Benn cleared of doping offences

British boxer Benn cleared of doping offences

Conor Benn said Wednesday he was eager to resume boxing in Britain after the National Anti-Doping Panel (NADP) cleared him of wrongdoing regarding two failed drug tests in 2022.

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Trump's win aided by a relentless focus on the cost of living

Trump's win aided by a relentless focus on the cost of living

Donald Trump's US election victory was, at least in part, down to his success in pinning the blame for a post-pandemic inflationary surge on the Biden-Harris administration.

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A-listers fail to win Harris votes as Trump lauds famous 'bros'

A-listers fail to win Harris votes as Trump lauds famous 'bros'

A raft of celebrities from Taylor Swift and Beyonce to George Clooney and Harrison Ford proved unable to prevent Kamala Harris's crushing defeat in the US election, underlining the limited impact of sweeping star endorsements on voters.

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Anscombe issues Fiji warning as Wales bid to end losing streak

Anscombe issues Fiji warning as Wales bid to end losing streak

Gareth Anscombe expects Wales to have their work cut out when they look to end a lengthy losing run in their November opener against Fiji this weekend.

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The Trump dynasty soon to be America's 'first family'

The Trump dynasty soon to be America's 'first family'

President-elect Donald Trump will return to the White House in January joined by his family, who played an outsized role in his first administration and on the campaign trail this year.

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