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Dairy giant Danone vows to slash planet-warming methane

Dairy giant Danone vows to slash planet-warming methane

French food giant Danone said Tuesday it would slash planet-warming methane emissions by 30 percent by 2030, vowing to change the way the cows it uses are raised and milked.

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How Italian mafia hunters captured fugitive boss

How Italian mafia hunters captured fugitive boss

Betrayed by his cancer, Italy's most wanted fugitive, Sicilian mobster Matteo Messina Denaro, has been caught after 30 years on the run.

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Scottish and trans outrage as UK government blocks gender law

Scottish and trans outrage as UK government blocks gender law

The UK government denied Tuesday it was dismantling Scottish self-rule after exercising an unprecedented veto to block a new law passed already by the Edinburgh parliament.

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US high court hears sanctions evasion case against Turkey's Halkbank

US high court hears sanctions evasion case against Turkey's Halkbank

The US Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday in an appeal by Turkey's Halkbank against US charges that it violated sanctions on Iran.

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Concern over lack of air-con in Paris 2024 Olympic village

Concern over lack of air-con in Paris 2024 Olympic village

The lack of air conditioning in the rooms of the athletes' village for the Paris 2024 Olympics is raising concerns from some federations and athletes, sources told AFP on Tuesday.

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Djokovic, Murray triumph as weather plays havoc at Australian Open

Djokovic, Murray triumph as weather plays havoc at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic enjoyed a rousing reception on a winning return to the Australian Open on Tuesday and Andy Murray rolled back the years to stun Matteo Berrettini in a classic.

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Former England wing McConnochie in Scotland Six Nations squad

Former England wing McConnochie in Scotland Six Nations squad

Former England wing Ruaridh McConnochie was named in Scotland's 40-man squad for the Six Nations on Tuesday, with Ireland under-20 international Ben Healy also among a group of four uncapped players.

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'Been a long day': Ruud through at Australian Open with 1am finish

'Been a long day': Ruud through at Australian Open with 1am finish

Norwegian second seed Casper Ruud battled through to the Australian Open second round on Tuesday as he kicked off a campaign that could see him become world number one.

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'Red general': Germany's 'brash' new defence chief

'Red general': Germany's 'brash' new defence chief

Boris Pistorius, Germany's new defence minister, is an unknown on the world stage but he an experienced politician with credentials in security and a history of straight talking.

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Peter Schmeichel defends Man Utd presence in Davos

Peter Schmeichel defends Man Utd presence in Davos

Manchester United great Peter Schmeichel on Tuesday defended the club's decision to set up a luxury lounge at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week which has sparked speculation that it is being used to market the team to potential buyers.

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