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Misty sunrise for the summer solstice at Stonehenge

Misty sunrise for the summer solstice at Stonehenge

The sun was long overdue on Tuesday but when it finally appeared, faces lit up and arms rose as one to greet the summer solstice at Britain's most famous prehistoric monument.

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Markets climb as calm returns after sharp selloff

Markets climb as calm returns after sharp selloff

Stock markets rose Tuesday as calm returned following last week's rout, but analysts warned of more turmoil ahead because recession fears are here to stay.

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US attorney general in Ukraine to discuss war crimes

US attorney general in Ukraine to discuss war crimes

US Attorney General Merrick Garland was visiting Ukraine on Tuesday to discuss prosecution of individuals involved in war crimes in the European nation invaded by Russia in late February, a Justice Department official said.

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Geoffrey Rush to get top prize at Czech film festival

Geoffrey Rush to get top prize at Czech film festival

Oscar-winning Australian actor Geoffrey Rush will receive the Crystal Globe award for his "outstanding contribution to world cinema" at the Karlovy Vary film festival next month, organisers said on Tuesday.

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More strike calls cloud summer for European low-cost airlines

More strike calls cloud summer for European low-cost airlines

Europe's low-cost airlines are facing more strikes this summer as staff in Spain and France announced new walkouts on Tuesday.

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Rugby chiefs extend stand-down time for concussion

Rugby chiefs extend stand-down time for concussion

Elite rugby players will face an increased minimum period of 12 days on the sidelines under toughened concussion protocols announced by World Rugby on Tuesday.

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Oil turbulence could last five years, ExxonMobil boss warns

Oil turbulence could last five years, ExxonMobil boss warns

Consumers must be prepared to endure up to five years of turbulent oil markets, the head of ExxonMobil said Tuesday, citing under-investment and the coronavirus pandemic.

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UEFA rubbish French minister's Champions League fake tickets number

UEFA rubbish French minister's Champions League fake tickets number

A senior UEFA representative said on Tuesday he did not believe French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin's claims about the number of fake tickets in circulation during the chaotic scenes before last month's Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid.

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Russia warns Lithuania as it presses offensive in Ukraine's Donbas

Russia warns Lithuania as it presses offensive in Ukraine's Donbas

Moscow warned Lithuania of "serious" consequences on Tuesday over its restriction of rail traffic to Russia's Kaliningrad exclave, as Kremlin forces made gains in Ukraine's strategic Donbas region.

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Musk says Twitter deal remains deadlocked over fake users

Musk says Twitter deal remains deadlocked over fake users

Business magnate Elon Musk said Tuesday that his $44 billion move to take over Twitter remained held up by "very significant" questions about the number of fake users on the social network.

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