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Stocks rally rolls on in US, fizzles elsewhere
Stocks rally rolls on in US, fizzles elsewhere

Wall Street stocks pushed higher for a third day on Thursday but the rally fizzled elsewhere as China poured cold water on US President Donald Trump's comments talking up prospects of a deal to end their trade war.

April 24, 2025

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France failed to protect rights of teen rape victims: Europe court
France failed to protect rights of teen rape victims: Europe court

The European rights court condemned France on Thursday for failing to protect the rights of three teenagers who reported rape, including one who accused 14 firemen of abuse.

April 24, 2025

Rampaging Marquez hungry for more as MotoGP heads to Spain
Rampaging Marquez hungry for more as MotoGP heads to Spain

Marc Marquez is determined to continue his blistering start to the MotoGP season as the riders gear up this weekend for their first visit to Spain.

April 24, 2025

Trump slams Harvard as funding fight heads to court
Trump slams Harvard as funding fight heads to court

US President Donald Trump on Thursday bashed Harvard as an "Anti-Semitic, Far Left Institution," as the prestigious university battles his administration's funding freeze in court.

April 24, 2025

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US existing home sales retreat more than expected in March
US existing home sales retreat more than expected in March

Sales of existing US homes pulled back more than expected in March, according to industry data released Thursday, as mortgage rates remained high and weighed on affordability for homebuyers.

April 24, 2025

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Stock markets mostly fall as hopes of US-China trade deal dampen
Stock markets mostly fall as hopes of US-China trade deal dampen

Stock markets were mostly lower on Thursday as China poured cold water on US President Donald Trump's comments talking up the prospects of a deal to end their trade war.

April 24, 2025