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Boy, 13, killed in London sword attack: police

Boy, 13, killed in London sword attack: police

A teenage boy died on Tuesday after a man wielding a sword stabbed the youth, two police and two other people, in a street attack in east London, police said.

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Chinese tech giant Huawei profit surges 564%, biting into Apple sales

Chinese tech giant Huawei profit surges 564%, biting into Apple sales

Tech giant Huawei's first-quarter profits surged over fivefold year-on-year, a company filing showed Tuesday, as the US-sanctioned firm continues a rebound and bit into competitor Apple's sales in China.

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Record gold prices boost recycling: industry

Record gold prices boost recycling: industry

Record gold prices have sent recycling of the precious metal to the highest level in more than three years, as consumers cash in on jewellery, an industry body revealed Tuesday.

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UNRWA chief says $267 mn in aid still suspended

UNRWA chief says $267 mn in aid still suspended

The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees said on Tuesday that $267 million in its funding was still suspended over allegations some UNRWA staff participated in the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel.

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'Bloodsicles', baths keep Philippine zoo animals cool as heatwave hits

'Bloodsicles', baths keep Philippine zoo animals cool as heatwave hits

A Philippine zoo is giving tigers frozen treats made of animal blood and preventing lions from mating during the hottest time of the day as a heatwave scorches the country.

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PSG 'built to win Champions League', says Dortmund boss Terzic

PSG 'built to win Champions League', says Dortmund boss Terzic

Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic said semi-final opponents Paris Saint-Germain were "built to win the Champions League", ahead of Wednesday's first leg.

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'Persepolis' author wins top Spanish prize

'Persepolis' author wins top Spanish prize

French-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi, whose graphic novel "Persepolis" tells the story of a girl growing up in post-revolutionary Iran, was Tuesday awarded Spain's prestigious Princess of Asturias communications and humanities prize.

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Abu Dhabi-backed group ends Telegraph takeover bid

Abu Dhabi-backed group ends Telegraph takeover bid

An Abu Dhabi-backed group planning to take over Britain's Telegraph Media Group (TMG) said Tuesday it will withdraw and sell on the business after the UK government moved to block the deal.

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Former England cricketer Panesar to stand for election

Former England cricketer Panesar to stand for election

Former England cricketer Monty Panesar is to stand at the next UK general election for the fringe Workers Party of Britain, its leader George Galloway said on Tuesday.

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Eurozone stocks sag on strong euro as region exits recession

Eurozone stocks sag on strong euro as region exits recession

Eurozone equities sagged Tuesday, weighed down by the strong euro as investors digested bright economic news, while London hit another record peak on earnings-driven optimism.

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