Stocks slide as gas prices and inflation erode confidence
Eurozone and US stocks sank on Tuesday on gas supply fears and renewed concerns about the impact of inflation.
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Pope leads open-air mass after apology for Canada Indigenous abuse
Pope Francis on Tuesday greeted tens of thousands of people thronging a stadium in western Canada, where he was to deliver an open-air mass a day after making a landmark apology for the abuse of Indigenous children at Catholic-run schools.
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Tunisia president hails vote set to bolster power grab
President Kais Saied declared Tuesday that Tunisia was moving "from despair to hope" after a referendum almost certain to approve a new constitution that concentrates nearly all powers in his office.
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Longlist for Booker literary prize spans the ages
The oldest and youngest contenders ever nominated are in the running for this year's Booker fiction prize after judges on Tuesday announced a longlist devoid of some star authors.
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Uganda's Museveni defends ties with Russia as Lavrov visits
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Tuesday defended his country's relationship with Russia, as Moscow's top diplomat toured Africa to drum up support over the war in Ukraine.
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Coca-Cola results boosted by comeback in 'away-from-home' spending
Higher prices and a comeback in away-from-home sales helped Coca-Cola score solid quarterly profits Tuesday in spite of increased operating costs and the drag of the strong US dollar in international markets.
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France committed to Africa's security, says Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday declared his country would support Africa's need for security as he embarked on a three-nation tour aimed at renewing France's relations with the continent.
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EU to cut Russian gas use as missiles strike Ukraine
The European Union agreed to reduce gas consumption to break its dependence on Russia on Tuesday, as missile strikes on Ukraine's Black Sea coast cast doubt on a grain export deal.
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Amazon hikes Prime subscription in five European countries
Amazon Prime customers in five European countries learned Tuesday that they face double-digit price increases for the platform's expedited delivery service.
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IMF cuts global growth outlook due to US, China slowdowns
Surging inflation and severe slowdowns in the United States and China prompted the IMF Tuesday to downgrade its outlook for the global economy this year and next, while giving an even starker assessment of what may lie ahead.
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