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German's family doesn't 'trust anything' said by Iran on his death: daughter

German's family doesn't 'trust anything' said by Iran on his death: daughter

The family of Iran-born German citizen Jamshid Sharmahd does not trust anything said by the Iranian government about his fate, his daughter said Tuesday, after the judiciary announced he had died before his death sentence could be implemented.

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Thousands protest in Serbian city over fatal roof collapse

Thousands protest in Serbian city over fatal roof collapse

Thousands of protesters, red paint and smashed windows at the city hall: The Serbian city where a train station roof collapsed last week killing 14 people was at boiling point Tuesday evening.

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Harris or Trump? Millions vote in tense, tight US election

Harris or Trump? Millions vote in tense, tight US election

The volatile, dramatic US presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump headed to an unpredictable finish Tuesday, with millions of Americans casting their votes in one of the tightest elections of modern times.

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What we know about the soldiers 'held hostage' by Bolivia demonstrators

What we know about the soldiers 'held hostage' by Bolivia demonstrators

The Bolivian government said at the weekend that 200 soldiers were being "held hostage" by supporters of ex-president Evo Morales, who have been blockading roads for over three weeks to try to prevent his arrest on charges of statutory rape.

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Israel's Netanyahu fires defence minister over 'trust' breakdown

Israel's Netanyahu fires defence minister over 'trust' breakdown

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired defence minister Yoav Gallant on Tuesday after public differences over the ongoing war in Gaza, replacing him with former top diplomat Israel Katz.

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Ronaldo strikes as Al Nassr thump Al Ain in AFC Champions League

Ronaldo strikes as Al Nassr thump Al Ain in AFC Champions League

Cristiano Ronaldo helped fire Al Nassr to a crushing 5-1 victory against reigning Asian champions Al Ain in the AFC Champions League Elite on Tuesday.

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Emery challenges Villa to seize Champions League chance

Emery challenges Villa to seize Champions League chance

Unai Emery has challenged Aston Villa to seize their chance to move a step closer to the Champions League last 16 against Club Brugge on Wednesday.

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Spain unveils $11 bn aid plan after catastrophic floods

Spain unveils $11 bn aid plan after catastrophic floods

Spain on Tuesday announced an aid package worth 10.6 billion euros ($11.5 billion) to rebuild regions devastated by its worst floods in a generation that have killed 219 people.

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Odegaard in contention for Inter clash, says Arsenal's Arteta

Odegaard in contention for Inter clash, says Arsenal's Arteta

Martin Odegaard could play a part in Arsenal's Champions League clash at Inter Milan after recovering from an ankle injury, coach Mikel Arteta said on Tuesday.

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Gauff beats Swiatek at WTA Finals as Sabalenka earns year-end No.1

Gauff beats Swiatek at WTA Finals as Sabalenka earns year-end No.1

Coco Gauff posted a rare victory over Iga Swiatek to punch her ticket to the semi-finals of the WTA Finals in Riyadh on Tuesday, ensuring Aryna Sabalenka will finish the year as the world number one.

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