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Stock markets rise on China support measures, earnings results

Stock markets rise on China support measures, earnings results

Hong Kong and Shanghai stock markets soared Tuesday after Chinese authorities moved to reverse a long-running rout, while US and European indices rose as investors also digested corporate results.

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'Many questions' for IAEA visit of Russian-held nuclear plant

'Many questions' for IAEA visit of Russian-held nuclear plant

UN nuclear chief Rafael Grossi on Tuesday said he had many questions for the Russian team in control of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant ahead of a visit to the facility.

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Red Bull's Horner faces hearing over alleged 'inappropriate behaviour'

Red Bull's Horner faces hearing over alleged 'inappropriate behaviour'

Red Bull Formula One team boss Christian Horner faces a hearing on Friday following an accusation of "inappropriate behaviour", British media reports said.

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EU eyes 90% cut to greenhouse gases by 2040

EU eyes 90% cut to greenhouse gases by 2040

The EU on Tuesday urged a 90-percent cut to its greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, even as the bloc's transition to a greener future was clouded by a widespread farmers' revolt.

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Harry jets in as King Charles's cancer 'caught early'

Harry jets in as King Charles's cancer 'caught early'

King Charles III's estranged son Prince Harry reportedly arrived in London on Tuesday after his father's diagnosis of cancer, which his doctors said was "caught early".

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Erasmus eyes World Cup history with new Springbok contract

Erasmus eyes World Cup history with new Springbok contract

Rassie Erasmus can dream of an unprecedented third successive Rugby World Cup title after signing a four-year contract as South Africa head coach on Tuesday which includes the 2027 global showpiece in Australia.

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Osaka falls at first hurdle in Abu Dhabi

Osaka falls at first hurdle in Abu Dhabi

Naomi Osaka's comeback hit another roadblock as she suffered a 7-5, 6-0 defeat to former world number seven Danielle Collins in the first round of the Abu Dhabi Open on Tuesday.

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Hermes vs Hermes: Turkish bookseller takes on French giant

Hermes vs Hermes: Turkish bookseller takes on French giant

It's a case of Hermes vs Hermes.

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Love and sympathy outside King Charles' home after cancer news

Love and sympathy outside King Charles' home after cancer news

As Britain digested the shock news of King Charles III's cancer diagnosis, it was almost business as usual outside his Buckingham Palace home in London, with well-wishers hoping he would make a speedy recovery.

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Veteran and rising US women gymnasts set to light up Paris Games

Veteran and rising US women gymnasts set to light up Paris Games

Superstar Simone Biles leads a list of veteran champions vying with a talented new generation aiming to make a US women's Olympic gymnastics team that could be one for the ages.

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