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Gold hits record peak on US rate cut hopes

Gold hits record peak on US rate cut hopes

The price of gold on Tuesday struck an all-time pinnacle, boosted by its haven status ahead of expected cuts to US interest rates amid growing economic gloom.

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EU proposes vast defence boost, spurred by Russian war in Ukraine

EU proposes vast defence boost, spurred by Russian war in Ukraine

EU officials on Tuesday unveiled an ambitious proposal to massively boost weapons production and procurement in the bloc to shift from a reliance on US arms and in reaction to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Champions League 'getting tougher', says Man City's Guardiola

Champions League 'getting tougher', says Man City's Guardiola

Pep Guardiola said Tuesday it is "getting tougher" to win the Champions League as he targets a second consecutive treble with his all-conquering Manchester City team.

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Right-wingers cry foul at Paris Olympics poster

Right-wingers cry foul at Paris Olympics poster

French conservatives and far-right figures fumed Tuesday at the official poster for this summer's Paris Olympics, complaining a Christian cross and French tricolour flags were missing.

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Chanel pays tribute to Coco's seaside beginnings

Chanel pays tribute to Coco's seaside beginnings

On the last day of Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday, Chanel took a trip to the seaside for a show dedicated to the place where its famous founder launched her first boutique.

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First official event announced for Princess of Wales since surgery

First official event announced for Princess of Wales since surgery

Catherine, Princess of Wales, is set to attend her father-in-law King Charles III's birthday celebrations in June, the army said on Tuesday, her first official duty to be announced since undergoing surgery.

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Madrid not past Leipzig yet, warns coach Ancelotti

Madrid not past Leipzig yet, warns coach Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti warned his players Tuesday their Champions League last 16 tie against RB Leipzig is not over after taking a slim first leg advantage.

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Tesla German plant halts production after attack claimed by far-left group

Tesla German plant halts production after attack claimed by far-left group

Tesla halted production at its German factory Tuesday after high-voltage lines supplying the carmaker's only European plant were set on fire in an act of "sabotage" claimed by a far-left group.

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EU proposes vast defence boost as Ukraine war drags on

EU proposes vast defence boost as Ukraine war drags on

EU officials on Tuesday unveiled an ambitious proposal to massively boost weapons production and procurement in the bloc to shift from a reliance on US arms and in reaction to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Iran executions highest since 2015: rights groups

Iran executions highest since 2015: rights groups

Iran executed at least 834 people last year, the highest number since 2015, as capital punishment in the Islamic republic surged to a "staggering" level, human rights groups said on Tuesday.

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