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LVMH sales growth falters in third quarter

LVMH sales growth falters in third quarter

The world's top luxury group LVMH said Tuesday that its third quarter sales were nearly flat at 19.96 billion euros ($21.2 billion), a one percent increase from the same period last year.

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London mayor says concerned by bedbug outbreaks in France

London mayor says concerned by bedbug outbreaks in France

London's mayor warned Tuesday that a spike in bedbug cases across France "is a real source of concern", as fears grow of the blood-sucking insects spreading to Britain.

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Rizwan, Shafique lead Pakistan to World Cup record win over Sri Lanka

Rizwan, Shafique lead Pakistan to World Cup record win over Sri Lanka

Mohammad Rizwan and Abdullah Shafique clubbed centuries as Pakistan chased down the highest target in World Cup history to beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

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Springboks delighted for flag reprieve, says Erasmus

Springboks delighted for flag reprieve, says Erasmus

South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus said on Tuesday he was glad the Springboks will be able to fly their flag in this weekend's Rugby World Cup quarter-final.

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'Surprised' Shelton fights back to reach Shanghai last eight

'Surprised' Shelton fights back to reach Shanghai last eight

US Open semi-finalist Ben Shelton fought back from a set down to defeat sixth seed Jannik Sinner on Tuesday and reach the Shanghai Masters last eight in one of the biggest victories of his young career.

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Booker winner Arundhati Roy facing prosecution in India: media

Booker winner Arundhati Roy facing prosecution in India: media

Booker Prize-winning Indian novelist Arundhati Roy could be prosecuted for a 2010 speech about Kashmir after a top official signed off on the move, local media reported Tuesday.

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Unequal Hamas fight belies perils for Israel

Unequal Hamas fight belies perils for Israel

Israel on paper enjoys vast numerical superiority over Palestinian militant group Hamas in terms of forces and hardware but the numbers mask a picture that is far more troubling for the Israeli government, analysts say.

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Climate change main culprit for hot South American winter

Climate change main culprit for hot South American winter

A wave of unusually extreme heat at the end of South America's winter was made 100 times more likely by climate change, according to a study published Tuesday.

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Host nations from UK, Ireland set to enter Euro 2028 qualifying

Host nations from UK, Ireland set to enter Euro 2028 qualifying

England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland will enter qualifying for Euro 2028 despite being named hosts, the head of the English Football Association (FA) said on Tuesday.

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Russia loses bid to regain seat on UN rights body

Russia loses bid to regain seat on UN rights body

The UN General Assembly on Tuesday rejected a bid by Russia to regain a seat on the Human Rights Council, from which it was ousted after invading Ukraine.

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