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It's a setback for the White House in an unprecedented legal battle over the central bank's independence.
Trump calls on EU to pressure Putin with 100% tariffs on China and India
The US president made the demand during a meeting between US and EU officials on Tuesday, according to a source familiar with the talks.
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Authorities started the controlled avalanche to reduce the risk for drivers to the popular tourist destination Milford Sound.
Vaccine to curb chlamydia epidemic decimating koalas approved
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Meta covered up potential child harms, whistleblowers claim
Meta denies the allegations and described the "claims at the heart" of the Senate hearing as "nonsense".
Nato scrambles jets as Russia targets Ukraine near Polish border
Russian attacks target western Ukrainian areas close to the border with Poland, a Nato country.
Why are young people protesting in Nepal and what are their demands?
Protests in Nepal turned deadly after thousands of youngsters marched against the blocking of social media platforms.
Alleged abusers may get share of Jesus Army wealth
Survivors of the cult accuse members of feathering their nests.
Trump says strike on Doha 'does not advance Israel or America's goals'
The US president says he feels "very badly" about the location of the attack and calls Qatar a "close ally".
More children are obese than underweight, says Unicef
Traditional, healthy diets are being replaced by ultra-processed foods, often high in sugar and additives, the UN agency says.
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A new law lets some Ukrainian men leave the country. But will it hurt the war effort?
A new law says men under the age of 23 can now leave the country. But why has Ukraine brought it in?
Contactless card payments could become unlimited and £100 cap scrapped
Card providers would be allowed to set their own contactless card payment limit, under the regulator's plans.
British racing on strike - what's the background?
British horse racing is staging a one-day strike on Wednesday over a proposed rise in betting taxes.
Turkey's 'tough guy' president says he's tackling corruption. Rivals say he's silencing opposition
Erdogan's critics claim that he has become a latter-day Sultan, dismantling human rights, cracking down on dissent and weaponising the courts.
Approving China 'mega' embassy would be unlawful, UK government told
Opponents are battling China's plan for a mega embassy in London's historic Royal Mint Court.
British racing on strike - what's the background?
British horse racing is staging a one-day strike on Wednesday over a proposed rise in betting taxes.