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Pogacar fired up by losing twice to Evenepoel at Tour de France
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South Africa's anti-migrant unrest led over 160,000 to flee
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Trump vows to help Lebanon pursue peace with Israel
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Ipswich sign Ghana winger Fatawu from Leicester
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Liverpool in talks with Bhatia consortium over minority investment
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Evenepoel wins 'special' Tour de France individual time-trial
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French senators back social media ban for under-15s
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Evenepoel wins Tour de France individual time-trial
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Premier League referee Taylor retires, bemoans 'constant scrutiny'
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Tropical Storm Bertha strengthens, threatening Gulf coast of US
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China ally Solomon Islands invites US Coast Guard patrols
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Microsoft strikes deal for Mistral's AI computing power
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US readies new tariffs as Trump's 10% global levy to expire
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Dutch students unveil 'world-first' solar-powered ambulance
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Airbus pushes ahead with future single-aisle jet, hydrogen plane
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French lawmakers set to ban social media for under-15s in European first
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Stocks rise despite climbing oil prices
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UK PM Burnham unveils energy tax cut, tells ministers to cut living costs
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UNAIDS chief calls for 'radical change' in Africa amid aid cuts
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Pharma heavyweights clash over anti-obesity drug ads
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EU cancels subsidy to Venice Biennale over Russia presence
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Hungary raids Orban's Fidesz party servers in graft probe
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Heavy rain dampens search for dozens missing in Afghanistan flood
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General Motors lifts 2026 outlook despite hit from electric retreat
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Argentina represented themselves in 'best possible way' at World Cup: Fernandez
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Uproar in France over reintroduction of bee-harming pesticides
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Philippines, China summon ambassadors over clash in disputed waters
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Kuwaitis ration electricity as Iran hits power grid
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'White elephant': Colombia's anti-corruption activist turned senator
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Former Man Utd boss Ferguson salutes old rival Keegan
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Stock markets, oil prices climb
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UK PM Burnham's new cabinet to meet as he announces tax cut
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South Africa's anti-migrant unrest sparks smalltown suspicion, fear
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Former MotoGP champion Quartararo to make Honda switch
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Tour de France hit by new wave of anti-doping tests
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Oleksandr Syrsky, Ukraine's under-fire commander-in-chief
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Afghans search for dozens missing after devastating flood
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New UK govt tackles cost of living with energy tax cut
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Novartis says buoyed by new treatments in second quarter
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China summons Philippine ambassador over clash in disputed waters
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Great Barrier Reef at risk of 'collapse', scientists warn
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Panama, China renew maritime port agreement
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India's 'Cockroach' movement vows to protest until education minister resigns
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De Gaulle returns to unite the French -- at the cinema
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South Korea president urges regulator action on leveraged stock funds
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North Korea reaffirms support for Moscow over Ukraine
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For Ukraine's drones, names are part of the battle
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South China Sea rivalry looms over ASEAN meeting
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Countries move to ban social media for children
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Arrogance or pride? Argentina grapples with World Cup villain label
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US, Israel warn of response to Iranian missile attack
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Israel and ally US vow response as Iran fires missile barrage
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Iran threatens 'crushing attacks' if Israel responds
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Iran fires missiles at Israel in new escalation
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Ireland unveils bumper budget with Apple tax cash boost
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Kenyan lawmarkers seek to impeach deputy president
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Israel braces for Iranian attack after US warning
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Iran preparing imminent missile attack on Israel: US
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Israel says ground forces raid south Lebanon, escalating conflict
The Israeli military said Tuesday its ground troops had carried out raids against Hezbollah in south Lebanon and mobilised more forces, despite calls for de-escalation after a week of air strikes that killed hundreds.
European airlines extend suspension of Middle East flights
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Defence 'geek' Ishiba becomes Japan PM in 'severe' security environment
Japan got a new prime minister on Tuesday, with Shigeru Ishiba setting out to jumpstart a lacklustre economy, defuse a demographic crisis and build an Asian NATO to face down China.
Israel says launches Lebanon ground offensive, escalating conflict
The Israeli army said it launched a ground offensive in Lebanon and that its forces engaged in clashes Tuesday, further escalating the conflict after a week of intense air strikes that killed hundreds.
New NATO chief Rutte dismisses Trump fears, vows Ukraine support
NATO's new chief Mark Rutte on Tuesday downplayed fears over the impact of a potential Donald Trump victory in upcoming US elections and pledged to keep backing Ukraine, as he assumed leadership of the world's most powerful military alliance.
Rwandan ex-doctor on trial in France accused of genocide
A former doctor went on trial in Paris on Tuesday accused of genocide in Rwanda, the latest suspect to face justice in France three decades after the massacre of the African country's Tutsi population by the Hutu majority.
European stocks diverge as eurozone inflation drops further
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Russian strike kills six as Ukraine marks defenders day
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