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Brazil ratifies EU-Mercosur trade deal

Brazil ratifies EU-Mercosur trade deal

Brazil's Senate on Wednesday ratified a deal between the Mercosur bloc and the European Union that creates one of the world's largest free trade areas. The deal involves the four founding members of the South American trade bloc, and has already been ratified by Argentina and

Love match: WTA No. 1 Sabalenka announces engagement

Love match: WTA No. 1 Sabalenka announces engagement

Aryna Sabalenka's latest bid for a first Indian Wells title hasn't started, but the world number one still had reason to celebrate as she announced her engagement on the eve of the tournament. The four-time Grand Slam champion from Belarus said "yes" on

Defending champ Draper ready to ramp up return at Indian Wells

Defending champ Draper ready to ramp up return at Indian Wells

Jack Draper, riding high after capturing a first ATP Masters 1000 title at Indian Wells last year, returns to California in rebuilding mode again after a near six-month injury absence. England's Draper halted Carlos Alcaraz's bid for a rare Indian Wells three-peat when he

US, European stocks rise as oil prices steady; Asian indexes tumble

US, European stocks rise as oil prices steady; Asian indexes tumble

US and European stock markets advanced Wednesday as oil prices steadied, after Asian bourses suffered deep losses amid inflation worries sparked by the US-Iran war. Markets have been roiled much of the week as the conflict between the United States and Iran effectively closed shipping through the Strait of

Trump rates Iran war as '15 out of 10'

Trump rates Iran war as '15 out of 10'

President Donald Trump on Wednesday rated the US performance in the war with Iran as a 15 on a scale of 10, saying the Islamic republic's leaders were rapidly being killed, and vowing to push on. Trump's comments came as the conflict expanded on its fifth

US Fed warns 'economic uncertainty' weighing on consumers

US Fed warns 'economic uncertainty' weighing on consumers

The US Federal Reserve warned Wednesday that increased economic uncertainty was impacting consumer sentiment, as President Donald Trump's administration presses on with an aggressive tariffs agenda despite recent setbacks. In its "Beige Book" report on economic conditions, the central bank said that while consumer spending had

UK warship to leave for Cyprus next week: officials

UK warship to leave for Cyprus next week: officials

A UK warship due to be sent to Cyprus amid the US and Israel's war with Iran will not set sail from Britain until next week, Western officials said Wednesday. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Tuesday that he was deploying HMS Dragon, a Type 45 defence destroyer