Son of Luxottica founder quits after succession row
The son of the founder of Italy's Luxottica is set to leave the world's leading eyewear group EssilorLuxottica, a spokesperson said Tuesday, against a backdrop of tensions surrounding the family holding.
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Europe's gaming bash kicks off as industry eyes 'Grand Theft' boost
Europe's biggest video games show Gamescom opens its doors Tuesday in Cologne with the industry hoping that the coming blockbuster "Grand Theft Auto VI" can provide a much-needed boost, as studios cut jobs amid fierce competition.
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One million Afghan children suffering 'life-threatening' malnutrition: UN
One million children in Afghanistan are suffering from life-threatening malnutrition in a worsening new crisis hitting the country, the United Nations warned Tuesday.
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Welsh rugby league great Boston dies, aged 92
Billy Boston, who last year became the first rugby league player to be awarded a knighthood, has died at the age of 92.
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Microsoft Teams Admins Gain New Control to Block External Meeting Bots
Microsoft has introduced a significant update to Microsoft Teams that empowers administrators with the ability to automatically block external bots from entering meetings. This new security feature addresses growing concerns about unwanted participants and cybercriminal activity by giving organizations greater control over their virtual environments, marking a substantial evolution in the platform's bot management capabilities.
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Real Madrid's Mourinho happy with squad despite losing out on Rodri
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Tuesday he is "very happy" with his squad, which he considers complete despite missing out on midfielder Rodri, later signed by rivals Barcelona.
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'Traumatic' tornado shatters French village
Two people were in critical condition and thousands of households were without power on Tuesday after a "tornado of severe intensity" wreaked havoc in southern France, officials said.
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Sri Lanka slump to 216-7 at tea in second India Test
Sri Lanka were reduced to 216-7 at tea on day three of the second Test against India in Colombo on Tuesday, needing a further 88 runs to avoid the follow-on.
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Spurs splash out £75 million for Man City's Savinho
Tottenham signed Brazilian winger Savinho from Manchester City on Tuesday for a reported initial fee of £75 million ($102 million) to take their overall outlay in the transfer market beyond £300 million this window.
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US delays Lockerbie bombing trial over new evidence
A US federal judge postponed on Monday the trial of a Libyan man accused of making the bomb that destroyed a Pan Am flight over Scotland in 1988, killing 270 people, citing new evidence.
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