Stock markets climb on bright US earnings and UK policy U-turns
Major global equities rose Tuesday, with sentiment soothed after a series of upbeat US earnings and Britain shredded its controversial budget.
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Wales captain Biggar out of autumn Tests as Halfpenny returns
Dan Biggar has been ruled out of Wales' November Tests with a knee injury but Leigh Halfpenny, Ken Owens and Justin Tipuric are back on international duty after more than a year away.
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In court, Neymar denies wrongdoing over Barca transfer
Neymar only signed documents his father gave him and did nothing illegal, the Brazil superstar told a Spanish court Tuesday where he is on trial for alleged irregularities over his transfer to Barcelona nearly a decade ago.
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Russia blames 'malfunction' for jet crashing into flats
Russia said Tuesday that a technical malfunction had caused a military plane to crash a day earlier into a residential building near Ukraine, killing over a dozen people and spurring an outpouring among locals.
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Bond star Daniel Craig receives same medal as 007
James Bond actor Daniel Craig on Tuesday received the same honour held by his fictional character, as he is set to retire from the role.
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Thousands strike across France amid fuel shortages
Thousands of people took to the streets across France on Tuesday and commuters faced delays as unions staged a nationwide strike for higher salaries, as they remain in deadlock with the government over walkouts at oil depots that have sparked fuel shortages.
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Britain summons China diplomat over protest assault
The UK's foreign office on Tuesday summoned a top Chinese diplomat in London over footage of a Hong Kong pro-democracy protester being assaulted in the grounds of a Chinese consulate in Britain.
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Counting starts in latest union vote at Amazon US warehouse
US labor officials began counting ballots in New York Tuesday in the latest unionization drive at Amazon after workers delivered the retail behemoth a split decision in two earlier votes.
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German cybersecurity chief sacked over alleged Russia ties
Germany's cybersecurity chief was sacked on Tuesday after a TV satire show accused him of having ties to Russian intelligence services, with the country on high alert over potential sabotage activities by Moscow.
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US to offer leases for Pacific offshore wind energy platforms
The US Interior Department announced plans on Tuesday to offer leases for the first offshore wind energy platforms in the Pacific Ocean.
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