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Blasts rock Kyiv as talks with Russia to resume

Blasts rock Kyiv as talks with Russia to resume

A series of powerful explosions rocked Kyiv early Tuesday even as talks between Ukraine and Russia were set to resume.

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Towns scores season-high 60 points as Wolves maul Spurs in NBA

Towns scores season-high 60 points as Wolves maul Spurs in NBA

Karl-Anthony Towns erupted for a career-high 60 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves ran riot against the San Antonio Spurs in a night of high scoring across the NBA on Monday.

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Thai firm takes over Myanmar gas field after Total withdrawal

Thai firm takes over Myanmar gas field after Total withdrawal

Thai energy company PTTEP has said it will take over the running of Myanmar's vital Yadana gas field following the withdrawal of global giants Chevron and TotalEnergies in January.

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Verstappen v Hamilton as F1 soap opera returns with an all-new package

Verstappen v Hamilton as F1 soap opera returns with an all-new package

The 2022 Formula One season is about more than just the renewed battle between reigning champion Max Verstappen and the man he dethroned, Lewis Hamilton.

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Australian court strikes down landmark climate ruling

Australian court strikes down landmark climate ruling

An Australian court on Tuesday threw out a landmark legal ruling that the country's environment minister had a duty to protect children from climate change.

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Ruthless favourites Australia crush West Indies at World Cup

Ruthless favourites Australia crush West Indies at World Cup

Australia routed the West Indies by seven wickets in Wellington Tuesday to maintain their perfect record at the Women's Cricket World Cup.

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Medvedev, Tsitsipas out as upsets dominate Indian Wells

Medvedev, Tsitsipas out as upsets dominate Indian Wells

Daniil Medvedev was sent crashing out of the ATP/WTA Indian Wells Masters in a stunning defeat to Gael Monfils on Monday that ended the Russian's three-week reign as world number one.

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Nearly 30 million under lockdown in China as virus surges

Nearly 30 million under lockdown in China as virus surges

Nearly 30 million people were under lockdown across China on Tuesday, as surging virus cases returned mass tests and hazmat suited health officials to city streets on a scale not seen since the start of the pandemic.

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Asian markets struggle as Hong Kong dives again, oil retreats

Asian markets struggle as Hong Kong dives again, oil retreats

Asian markets struggled again Tuesday, with Hong Kong tech firms leading another sharp equity selloff in the city following the Covid-19 shutdown of tech hub Shenzhen and worries over Russia's military outreach to China.

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Once-starving lions roar back to life in Sudan sanctuary

Once-starving lions roar back to life in Sudan sanctuary

Kandaka the lioness was once sick and emaciated in a rundown zoo in Sudan's capital, but thanks to wildlife enthusiasts she now thrives in a reserve watching her cubs grow.

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