Germany reports 40% jump in politically motivated crime
Germany saw a 40 percent jump in politically motivated crime last year, official data showed Tuesday, with the federal police chief warning of a growing "radicalisation in society".
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Heatwave forces early school closures in Pakistan's largest province
Rising temperatures in Pakistan's most populous province have forced the provincial government to close all private and public schools for summer vacations early, officials said on Tuesday.
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Iran's Panahi takes on Iran's jailers in Cannes comeback
Dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi made his first appearance at an international film festival in 15 years in Cannes on Tuesday, with a story about political prisoners trying to get back at their jailers.
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Adidas, Puma family feud to be turned into TV series
The bitter brotherly feud that sparked the creation of sports-shoe brands Adidas and Puma in the same small German town in the 1940s is to be turned into a television series with the help of family archives, its producers announced Sunday.
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Former England rugby star Brown to retire
Leicester full-back Mike Brown on Tuesday revealed he will retire at the end of the season as the former England star urged rugby chiefs to set aside self-interest to grow the sport.
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Mother of jailed Egyptian-UK activist returns to full hunger strike
The mother of jailed Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abdel Fattah announced on Tuesday that she was returning to a full hunger strike to protest against her son's lengthy imprisonment in Egypt.
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Zelensky accuses Russia of buying time to stall peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday accused Russia of delaying peace talks in a bid to press on with its three-year invasion, even as US President Donald Trump pushes for an immediate ceasefire.
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Stocks rebound as China cuts rates
Stock markets rebounded Tuesday following losses fuelled by US debt worries, with sentiment boosted by China cutting interest rates to historic lows and hopes of a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire.
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Sherratt returns as Wales interim coach for Japan tour
Matt Sherratt has agreed to return as Wales interim head coach for the tour of Japan in July.
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Man Utd trio back training before Europa League final
Manchester United received a fitness boost on the eve of the Europa League final as Joshua Zirkzee, Diogo Dalot and Leny Yoro all returned to training on Tuesday.
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