Stock markets cautious with eyes on Ukraine talks, US rates
European stock markets rose while Wall Street diverged on Tuesday as investors eyed signs of progress in talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine.
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A record 383 aid workers were killed in 2024, the United Nations said Tuesday, branding the figures and lack of accountability a "shameful indictment" of international apathy -- and warning this year's toll was equally disturbing.
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Klopp 'decisive' in move to Leipzig, says Bakayoko
Belgium winger Johan Bakayoko said a conversation with Jurgen Klopp was the decisive factor in his move to RB Leipzig from PSV Eindhoven this summer.
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UK drops demand for access to Apple user data
Britain has dropped its request for access to Apple users' encrypted data, which had created friction between London and Washington, US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard said Tuesday.
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'Historic' final a record sell-out, says Rugby women's World Cup chief
The Rugby World Cup final will set a record attendance for a women's game next month with a crowd of more than 80,000 spectators expected at a sold-out Twickenham, tournament organisers said on Tuesday.
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Verma snubbed as India name Women's World Cup squad
Opener Shafali Verma was left out of India's squad on Tuesday for the upcoming 50-over Women's World Cup tournament after recent patchy form.
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Markram, Maharaj lead South Africa to crushing win in ODI series-opener
Aiden Markram hit 82 before left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj tore through Australia's new-look batting order as South Africa claimed the One-Day International series opener by 98 runs in Cairns on Tuesday.
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Russia says peace deal must ensure its 'security' amid Ukraine talks
Russia said Tuesday that any deal on Ukraine should ensure its own security and that of Russians in Ukraine, as Kyiv's allies met to discuss possible peace talks, after suggestions that Volodymyr Zelensky could sit down with Vladimir Putin.
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Death toll from northern Pakistan monsoon floods rises to almost 400
Rescuers and residents resumed searching on Tuesday for survivors as the death toll from five days of torrential rain rose to almost 400, with authorities warning monsoon downpours would continue until the weekend.
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Pollution hotspots at England's most famous lake need 'urgent' action
Hotspots of bacteria and phosphorus at England's most famous lake must be addressed urgently, the authors of a study into its water quality warned on Tuesday.
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