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Hungary cuts anti-LGBTQ measures from Orban-era law

Hungary cuts anti-LGBTQ measures from Orban-era law

Hungarian lawmakers on Tuesday voted to remove anti-LGBTQ provisions in a 2021 "child protection" law adopted under nationalist ex-leader Viktor Orban.

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Activist Thunberg joins France student rally after violence at protests

Activist Thunberg joins France student rally after violence at protests

French high school pupils staged fresh nationwide rallies Tuesday urging better learning conditions, supported by university students and Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, with authorities and participants wary of further violence.

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Tech stocks slump on AI jitters; oil falls

Tech stocks slump on AI jitters; oil falls

Asia's tech-heavy stock markets slumped Tuesday on fresh worries about the outlook for the AI investment boom, while European stocks gained thanks to a retreat in oil prices.

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Archer and Bethell in England squad for Australia ODI series

Archer and Bethell in England squad for Australia ODI series

Fast bowler Jofra Archer was included Tuesday in England's squad for the one-day international leg of their white-ball tour of Australia next month, with batsman Jacob Bethell returning from injury.

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ePlanet Brokers Publishes H1 2026 Transparency Report and Highlights Best Broker 2026 Award

ePlanet Brokers Publishes H1 2026 Transparency Report and Highlights Best Broker 2026 Award

ePlanet Brokers has published its H1 2026 Transparency Report, providing operational data on withdrawals, deposits, KYC, trading execution and customer support. The publication comes alongside another development for the company in 2026: ePlanet Brokers received the Best Broker 2026 award at Forex Expo Dubai 2026. Together, these developments provide additional information for traders researching the broker and asking questions such as: Is ePlanet Brokers legit? Is ePlanet Brokers safe to use?

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Formula One to return to Africa in 'early 2030s' in Rwanda

Formula One to return to Africa in 'early 2030s' in Rwanda

Rwanda will host Africa's first Formula One Grand Prix since 1993 in "the early 2030s" after the circuit announced a decade-long deal with the country on Tuesday.

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Van Gogh work unseen in public for 60 years on show in Hong Kong

Van Gogh work unseen in public for 60 years on show in Hong Kong

Hundreds of people queued on Tuesday outside a Hong Kong gallery to see a Vincent van Gogh painting on public display for the first time in six decades.

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US actor Selma Blair charged with assault after alleged flight altercation

US actor Selma Blair charged with assault after alleged flight altercation

US actor Selma Blair was charged with assault on Monday after an alleged altercation on a flight from Los Angeles to New York City, according to court documents.

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Prosecutors drop most impeachment charges against Philippine VP Duterte

Prosecutors drop most impeachment charges against Philippine VP Duterte

A Philippine impeachment court on Tuesday granted prosecutors' request to drop most of the charges against Vice President Sara Duterte at a trial that could still block her 2028 presidential bid.

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Hungary cuts anti-LGBTQ legislation from Orban-era law

Hungary cuts anti-LGBTQ legislation from Orban-era law

Hungarian lawmakers on Tuesday voted to remove anti-LGBTQ provisions in a 2021 "child protection" law adopted under nationalist ex-leader Viktor Orban.

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