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VP Harris to tour US to promote abortion rights ahead of election

VP Harris to tour US to promote abortion rights ahead of election

Vice President Kamala Harris is to launch a nationwide tour to promote reproductive freedoms as Democrats seek to make abortion rights a centerpiece of the 2024 presidential campaign.

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UN Security Council struggles to speak with one voice on Gaza

UN Security Council struggles to speak with one voice on Gaza

The UN Security Council is struggling to find a unified voice on the war in Gaza, recently swapping a call for a "lasting cessation of hostilities" with a draft resolution demanding the fighting's "suspension."

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French govt seeks to pass immigration bill with far-right backing

French govt seeks to pass immigration bill with far-right backing

The French far-right National Rally under Marine Le Pen on Tuesday said it would back a flagship bill of President Emmanuel Macron's government tightening immigration rules, increasing the legislation's chances of being passed by parliament after days of deadlock.

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PSG coach Luis Enrique claims 'perfect' relationship with Mbappe

PSG coach Luis Enrique claims 'perfect' relationship with Mbappe

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique insists he has a "perfect" relationship with Kylian Mbappe, despite the France star forward's attitude during recent games raising questions about his happiness at the club.

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US-EU steel talks in limbo as elections loom

US-EU steel talks in limbo as elections loom

The United States and the European Union remain far from resolving a gridlock on their trade in metals, even as both sides agreed to extend a truce this week ahead of a year-end deadline.

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Paris hotels angry over tourist tax hike ahead of Olympics

Paris hotels angry over tourist tax hike ahead of Olympics

Paris hoteliers were up in arms on Tuesday over a government plan to triple the tax paid by visitors on nights at hotels next year when the capital hosts the Olympics.

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Iceland volcano eruption calms as lava flow eases

Iceland volcano eruption calms as lava flow eases

An Icelandic volcano that erupted and spewed lava into the sky overnight near a power plant was less active Tuesday, after weeks of intense seismic activity southwest of Reykjavik.

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UN Security Council agrees to early withdrawal of peacekeepers from DR Congo

UN Security Council agrees to early withdrawal of peacekeepers from DR Congo

The UN Security Council voted Tuesday to accede to a demand from Democratic Republic of Congo and launch a gradual withdrawal of UN peacekeepers starting this month, a year earlier than originally planned.

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Nuno in talks to replace Forest boss Cooper: reports

Nuno in talks to replace Forest boss Cooper: reports

Former Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo has held talks with Nottingham Forest about replacing Steve Cooper as manager of the Premier League strugglers, according to reports on Tuesday.

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Liverpool's Nunez 'full of fire' despite goal drought

Liverpool's Nunez 'full of fire' despite goal drought

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is "full of fire" heading into Wednesday's League Cup quarter-final at home to West Ham despite a recent goal drought, according to assistant manager Pep Lijnders.

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