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Suspect to be charged over murder of rugby star Aramburu in Paris

Suspect to be charged over murder of rugby star Aramburu in Paris

A woman is expected to be charged on Tuesday in connection with the murder of former Argentina rugby international Federico Aramburu in Paris at the weekend, while two of the main suspects are still being sought, legal sources said.

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Russian oligarch Abramovich's superyachts dock in Turkey

Russian oligarch Abramovich's superyachts dock in Turkey

Two luxury superyachts owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich have docked in Turkey, which has not joined European sanctions against Moscow targeting the Chelsea Football Club owner and other oligarchs, local media reported Tuesday.

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Russian opposition leader Navalny found guilty on new embezzlement charges

Russian opposition leader Navalny found guilty on new embezzlement charges

A Russian court on Tuesday found jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny guilty on embezzlement charges that could see his prison sentence significantly extended as Moscow seeks to wipe out remaining pockets of dissent.

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Chinese recovery teams sift debris of crashed China Eastern jet

Chinese recovery teams sift debris of crashed China Eastern jet

Chinese recovery teams on Tuesday picked through the debris of a crashed China Eastern jet after it inexplicably plummeted from the sky into a mountainside with 132 people on board.

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Hong Kong's top scientsts urge shift from Beijing's zero-Covid

Hong Kong's top scientsts urge shift from Beijing's zero-Covid

Hong Kong's top scientists urged the government on Tuesday to transition from China's zero-Covid strategy before the next outbreak unless the financial hub wants to be a "closed port forever".

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India boost World Cup semi-final hopes as Australia crush S.Africa

India boost World Cup semi-final hopes as Australia crush S.Africa

India boosted their Women's Cricket World Cup semi-final prospects with a crushing 110-run win over Bangladesh on Tuesday, as a century from Australia captain Meg Lanning powered the tournament favourites to a five-wicket victory over South Africa.

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Marshall Islands leader vows to push for Taiwan 'inclusion'

Marshall Islands leader vows to push for Taiwan 'inclusion'

Taiwan has long struggled for global recognition, but on Tuesday the leader of one of the world's smallest countries vowed he will not rest until the island is an "equal member of the family of nations".

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Fifties for Carey, Green blunt Pakistan as Australia reach 320-5

Fifties for Carey, Green blunt Pakistan as Australia reach 320-5

Alex Carey and Cameron Green each hit solid half centuries Tuesday to take Australia to 320-5 at lunch on the second day of the third and deciding Test against Pakistan in Lahore.

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Japan issues power warning after quake hits supply

Japan issues power warning after quake hits supply

Japan's government warned on Tuesday of possible widespread electricity outages for Tokyo and its surrounding regions as power plants hit by last week's powerful earthquake struggled to meet surging demand caused by a cold snap.

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Lviv radio gets 'new mission' after Russian invasion

Lviv radio gets 'new mission' after Russian invasion

The Lvivska Khvylya local radio station in west Ukraine changed its broadcast output dramatically the day Russia invaded the country.

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