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Agent killed in Pakistan who protected polio vaccination team

Police officer fatally shot on first day of polio vaccination campaign in Pakistan, which has seen attacks from extremists who believe it is a western conspiracy to make children infertile. The country's prime minister condemns the attack and promises to continue the campaign to eradicate polio, which remains prevalent in Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan despite being eliminated in most countries.

Feb. 3, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Why Trump is betting on import tariffs, even if they don't help economically

Import tariffs by Trump on EU products will make American consumers pay higher prices. Economists warn that Trump's strategy to create more jobs and boost the U.S. economy is a simplified picture and will ultimately hurt consumers.

Feb. 3, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

No sign of division over AfD at CDU congress: 'Step was success'

CDU leader Friedrich Merz stressed at the party congress that the CDU will never cooperate with the radical right-wing AfD, but there are concerns about the shift to immigration as the main issue and divisions within the party. There are also debates about coalition building after the elections and economic plans without clarity on funding.

Feb. 3, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Taylor shoots Ajax to win in Klassieker in injury time, Amsterdammers approach PSV

Ajax defeats Feyenoord for the second time this season in the Dutch League with a last-minute goal by youngster Kenneth Taylor, in a game filled with drama including penalty misses, disallowed goals, and new transfer signings and injuries for both teams.

Feb. 2, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Nieuwegein neighborhood full of disbelief over girl stabbed to death: 'Really terrible'

Nieuwegein neighborhood in shock after 11-year-old girl stabbed to death. Neighbors express grief over tragic incident, with reports of potential warning signs surrounding the suspect's behavior.

Feb. 2, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Van der Poel equals De Vlaeminck with seventh cyclocross world title

Van der Poel convincingly won the cyclocross world title in France, while Van Aert went in pursuit and eventually finished second to Nys after a thrilling battle in the muddy first lap.