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Dollar mostly flat as softer US data fuel dovish rate bets
NEW YORK/LONDON, Aug 18 : The U.S. dollar was mostly flat against major peers on Tuesday as markets continued pricing in a dovish response from the Federal Reserve in the wake of softer economic data.The euro eased away from two-month highs of $1.161 touched on Monday and was last up 0.07 per cent at $1.1587.
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Invincible trotter Varenne, Italy’s most famous horse, dies at 31
Aug 18 : Italian horse Varenne transcended sport during a record-smashing career as the world’s greatest trotter, becoming a symbol of elegance and athletic prowess and appearing as a celebrity on popular TV shows.Varenne died of a heart attack on Tuesday aged 31, leaving behind an estate of over 2,000 offspr
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Ukraine calls on FIA to reconsider lifting ban on competitors from Russia, Belarus
Aug 18 : Ukraine has urged motorsport’s world governing body to reconsider lifting a ban on competitors from Russia and Belarus in international events.The ban on participants from the two countries competing with their own flags and anthems, in place since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, was lifted by the In
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Apple changes fees for alternative app stores in EU
STOCKHOLM, Aug 18 : Apple said on Tuesday it will charge a 5 per cent commission on digital transactions in apps distributed outside its App Store, replacing a more complex system as it seeks to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act. The company last year changed App Store rules and fees in th
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Trump says no talks are taking place with Iran and none are scheduled
The US president claimed the Strait of Hormuz remains open, while Iran said the shipping route would remain closed until Washington fulfilled the terms of an interim deal
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OpenAI unveils ChatGPT for Teens with stronger guardrails to tackle safety risks
Aug 18 : OpenAI on Tuesday launched a version of ChatGPT tailored for minors, with parental controls and enhanced security features, as online platforms face scrutiny over the risks of AI chatbots.The new “ChatGPT for Teens” mode will limit conversations about high-risk topics such as self-harm, violence and
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Pakistan’s Babar to miss first England test, Salman named stand-in captain
LEEDS, England, Aug 18 : Pakistan captain Babar Azam will miss this week’s first test in against England after injuring his right hand during a warm-up match and Salman Ali Agha will deputise, head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed said on Tuesday.Babar, who was re-appointed as Pakistan’s test captain in July, suffered an
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Vieira takes charge of Senegal national team
Aug 18 : Former France midfielder Patrick Vieira has been appointed head coach of Senegal, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) said on Tuesday.Vieira, who was born in Senegal’s capital Dakar, succeeds Pape Thiaw, whose tenure ended after Senegal’s elimination from this year’s World Cup in the round of 32
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Trump posts map showing Strait of Hormuz as US territory
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Aug 18) posted a map on his Truth Social platform showing the Strait of Hormuz as “NEW US Territory”, pressing his threat to claim sovereignty over the vital waterway.Iran has effectively
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Tottenham goalkeeper Vicario joins Juventus on loan
Aug 18 : Juventus have signed goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario from Tottenham Hotspur on a season-long loan, the Serie A club and their Premier League counterparts said on Tuesday.The deal includes an option for Juve to make the move permanent at the end of the season, Tottenham said.Vicario, 29, joined Sp
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