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Millions of Indonesians take part in exodus for Eid celebration

Millions of Indonesians take part in exodus for Eid celebration

On motorcycles, cars, buses, planes or by boat, millions of Indonesians have travelled to their hometowns in an annual exodus for the Eid holiday that begins in the country on Wednesday.

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Rahm worries LIV jump will keep him from 2025 Ryder Cup

Rahm worries LIV jump will keep him from 2025 Ryder Cup

Jon Rahm hopes to play in next year's Ryder Cup and future PGA Tour events despite jumping to LIV Golf, even though his move has not hastened a merger deal.

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Simon Harris becomes Ireland's youngest prime minister

Simon Harris becomes Ireland's youngest prime minister

Simon Harris became Ireland's youngest ever prime minister Tuesday, pledging to bring "new energy" to the role but conceding that time is tight before looming crucial election tests.

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Shipwreck off Djibouti leaves 38 migrants dead

Shipwreck off Djibouti leaves 38 migrants dead

The bodies of 38 migrants, including children, have been recovered after a shipwreck off the Horn of Africa nation of Djibouti, the UN said Tuesday, the latest disaster on the so-called Eastern migration route.

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Scheffler to play with McIlroy in opening rounds of Masters

Scheffler to play with McIlroy in opening rounds of Masters

The two top-ranked golfers in the world, Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, have been paired together for the opening two rounds of the Masters, Augusta National announced on Tuesday.

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Zimbabwe's new currency suffers chaotic start

Zimbabwe's new currency suffers chaotic start

Zimbabwe's new gold-backed currency got off to a chaotic start with shops accepting only US dollars on Tuesday and vexed Zimbabweans queuing up outside banks for hours to access their savings.

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George Lucas to get special Cannes festival award

George Lucas to get special Cannes festival award

The Cannes film festival will give Star Wars creator George Lucas a special award at its closing ceremony this year, organisers said Tuesday.

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Djokovic cruises in Monte Carlo after Alcaraz withdraws injured

Djokovic cruises in Monte Carlo after Alcaraz withdraws injured

World number one Novak Djokovic flew past Roman Safiullin in straight sets at the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday, after third seed Carlos Alcaraz announced his withdrawal from the event due to injury.

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EU probes Chinese wind turbine suppliers over subsidies

EU probes Chinese wind turbine suppliers over subsidies

The European Union on Tuesday announced a probe into Chinese wind turbine suppliers, the latest move by Brussels targeting Beijing over green tech subsidies suspected of undermining fair competition.

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Stocks slide before US inflation, ECB meeting

Stocks slide before US inflation, ECB meeting

US and European stocks retreated on Tuesday as investors awaited this week's US inflation data, eurozone central bank meeting and corporate results.

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