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Dozens of Bulgarian schools shut over bomb threats

Dozens of Bulgarian schools shut over bomb threats

Several dozen schools across Bulgaria were ordered shut on Monday and Tuesday after receiving emailed bomb threats with suspected links to Russia, police said.

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Alibaba to split into 6 groups, separate IPOs expected

Alibaba to split into 6 groups, separate IPOs expected

Alibaba announced Tuesday that it would split into six business groups in one of the most significant overhauls of a leading Chinese tech firm to date.

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Scottish parliament to confirm Yousaf as first minister

Scottish parliament to confirm Yousaf as first minister

Scotland's parliament is set to confirm Humza Yousaf as the new first minister on Tuesday, after he narrowly won the contest to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as Scottish National Party (SNP) leader.

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At least 39 killed in fire at Mexico-US border migrant center

At least 39 killed in fire at Mexico-US border migrant center

At least 39 migrants died in a fire that broke out at an immigration detention center in a Mexican city on the US border, the Mexican government said Tuesday.

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Pacho, Estupinan strike as Ecuador beat Australia 2-1

Pacho, Estupinan strike as Ecuador beat Australia 2-1

Towering central defender William Pacho scored the winner on his debut as Ecuador beat Australia 2-1 Tuesday to hand new coach Felix Sanchez his first victory since taking over.

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Stocks mostly rise as crisis fears ease further

Stocks mostly rise as crisis fears ease further

Asian and European stock markets mostly rose Tuesday, as fears of a banking crisis eased further.

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Indonesia's Anak Krakatoa volcano erupts, belches huge ash tower

Indonesia's Anak Krakatoa volcano erupts, belches huge ash tower

The offspring of Indonesia's infamous Krakatoa volcano erupted several times on Tuesday, sending a huge volcanic ash tower some 2,500 metres (8,200 feet) into the sky.

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Afghan orphaned toddler Maryam finally reunited with family

Afghan orphaned toddler Maryam finally reunited with family

An Afghan toddler who was bundled onto an evacuation flight from Kabul in 2021 after her parents died in a bomb blast has been reunited with relatives at a Qatar orphanage.

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Macron's ratings near record low amid French protests

Macron's ratings near record low amid French protests

French President Emmanuel Macron's personal ratings are approaching their lowest recorded level over his handling of pension reform and protests, a poll indicated Tuesday.

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New strike turmoil grips France as Macron remains defiant

New strike turmoil grips France as Macron remains defiant

Fresh strikes and protests roiled France on Tuesday with a record number of police deployed, as President Emmanuel Macron remained defiant over a pensions reform that is sparking turmoil in the country.

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