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Soccer-Tottenham win at City again to continue strong start under Frank
Spurs maintain unbeaten start under new manager FrankPalhinha scores after Trafford's errorFrank is third manager to beat Guardiola away with two teamsBy Lori EwingMANCHESTER, England, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur continued their impressive recent Premier League record at Manchester City...Reuters
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Turkish first lady urges Melania Trump to speak out on Gaza
ISTANBUL, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan has written to U.S. President Donald Trump's wife, Melania Trump, and urged her to contact Israel's prime minister and raise the plight of children in Gaza, authorities in Ankara said on Saturday.Emine Erdogan wrote that she had b...Reuters
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Texas Senate approves redistricting bill, sending it to governor to sign
Senate approves Trump-backed plan to flip Democrats' seats after long debateCritics say move dilutes minority vote, vow lawsuitTexas action ignites national redistricting fightBy Brad Brooks Aug 23 (Reuters) - The Texas Senate approved a bill early on Saturday to redraw the state's congre...Reuters
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Zelenskiy says Global South should push Russia toward peace
KYIV, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that countries of the Global South should push Russia toward making peace in its war with Ukraine, including by helping bring Russian leader Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table."I reaffirmed my readiness for an...Reuters
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UK's Farage sets out plan for 'mass deportation' of asylum seekers
Reform UK leader cites Trump's record of being 'tough'Says he'd sign deals with countries such as Eritrea, AfghanistanAsylum seekers would be held at air bases before deportationBy David Milliken LONDON, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Former Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage set out plans on Sat...Reuters
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Japan's Ishiba, South Korea's Lee agree closer cooperation before Lee meets Trump
Leaders agree to tep up cooperation in defence, economic security, artificial intelligence Lee's election raised concerns in Tokyo that relations with Seoul could sour Lee and Ishiba emphasize trilateral cooperation with US against regional threatsBy Tim Kelly and Joyce Lee TOKYO, Aug 23 (Reu...Reuters
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Saudi-backed esports foundation to debut Nations Cup in Riyadh next year
Esports Nations Cup to be launched at end of 2026Prize pool "comparable" to $70 million for EWC 2025Ubisoft, EA, Tencent and Krafton to be partnersBy Zaheer Kachwala Aug 23 (Reuters) - The Saudi-backed foundation behind the Esports World Cup is betting on national pride to fuel its next p...Reuters
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ANALYSIS-Did Trump save Intel? Not really
Intel needs external customers for its 14A manufacturing processAnalysts doubt government investment will save Intel's foundry armIntel faces challenges with yield and competition from TSMC and NvidiaGovernment stake raises concerns about governance, analysts sayBy Jaspreet Singh, Max A. Cherney...Reuters
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Trump crime crackdown deploys troops in Washington's safest sites
National Guard troops deployed in tourist district, not high-crime areasCity leaders suggest it's more about a show of force by TrumpSome troops say they doubt they will be involved in fighting crimeBy Tim ReidWASHINGTON, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Hundreds of National Guard soldiers in military fatigue...Reuters
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AI&US-‘It saved my life.’ The people turning to AI for therapy
For full picture story, see here: http://bit.ly/4oOuioUBy Hani Richter Aug 23 - Pierre Cote spent years languishing on public health waitlists trying to find a therapist to help him overcome his PTSD and depression. When he couldn’t, he did what few might consider: he built one himself.“It saved...Reuters
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Coca-Cola exploring sale of Costa Coffee, Sky News reports
Aug 23 (Reuters) - U.S. soft drinks company Coca-Cola KO.N is working with investment bank Lazard to review options, including a potential sale, of British coffee chain Costa, which it acquired in 2018 for over $5 billion, Sky News reported on Saturday.Reuters could not immediately verify the report...Reuters
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Lyle Menendez denied parole after 35 years in prison for parents' shotgun murders
Parole commissioners cite 'anti-social personality traits''Callous' nature of killings figured in board's denialBrother Erik denied parole for similar reasons day before By Steve GormanLOS ANGELES, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Lyle Menendez, imprisoned 35 years with his brother Erik for th...Reuters
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South Korea's Lee in Japan to shore up ties before meeting Trump
TOKYO, Aug 23 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung arrived in Japan on Saturday for a summit expected to reaffirm security cooperation between the two East Asian neighbours before Lee meets U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday. On his first official visit to Japan since ta...Reuters
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China proposes draft rules on internet platform pricing
SHANGHAI, Aug 23 (Reuters) - China proposed rules for internet platform pricing on Saturday, seeking public comment after a raft of complaints by merchants and consumers of unfair or misleading pricing by big platforms.The draft rules for platforms selling goods or services are meant to encourage pr...Reuters
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Lyle Menendez denied parole after 35 years in prison for parents' shotgun murders
LOS ANGELES, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Lyle Menendez, imprisoned 35 years with his brother Erik for the 1989 shotgun murders of their parents at their Beverly Hills home, was denied parole on Friday, a day after the same decision was rendered against his younger sibling.The ruling was announced by the Cali...Reuters
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Judge blocks Trump from withholding funds from Los Angeles, other sanctuary cities
By Dietrich Knauth and Nate Raymond Aug 22 (Reuters) - A U.S. federal judge on Friday blocked Donald Trump's administration from withholding federal funding from more than 30 so-called sanctuary jurisdictions including Los Angeles, Baltimore, Boston and Chicago that have declined to cooperate...Reuters
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North Korea calls South Korea's warning shots in border region a provocation
SEOUL, Aug 23 (Reuters) - North Korea said on Saturday that the South Korean military fired warning shots on Tuesday in the border area between the two Koreas, and called it a deliberate provocation, according to state media KCNA.North Korea also said that warning broadcasts from the South Korean mi...Reuters
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