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Iran executed at least 1,000 this year in prison 'mass killing': NGO

Iran executed at least 1,000 this year in prison 'mass killing': NGO

Iran has executed at least 1,000 people so far in 2025, an NGO said on Tuesday, denouncing a "mass killing campaign" in prisons aimed at spreading fear through society.

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France's Dassault says can build European fighter jet without Germany

France's Dassault says can build European fighter jet without Germany

The head of French defence company Dassault said on Tuesday his firm was capable of building the future European fighter jet by itself as tensions persist with Germany over the multi-billion-euro project.

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Former umpire 'Dickie' Bird dies aged 92

Former umpire 'Dickie' Bird dies aged 92

Former Test umpire Harold "Dickie" Bird, one of the most famous officials of his era, has died at the age of 92, Yorkshire County Cricket Club announced on Tuesday.

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Ghana deports at least six west Africans expelled by US to Togo

Ghana deports at least six west Africans expelled by US to Togo

Ghana has deported at least six west Africans to Togo after they were expelled to Accra as part of an immigration crackdown by US President Donald Trump, their lawyers said Tuesday.

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Bradley admits thoughts linger about having played in Ryder Cup

Bradley admits thoughts linger about having played in Ryder Cup

United States captain Keegan Bradley admits he has had a few wistful thoughts this week about what might have been had he picked himself to be a playing skipper at the Ryder Cup.

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EU queries Apple, Google, Microsoft over financial scams

EU queries Apple, Google, Microsoft over financial scams

The European Union on Tuesday demanded Big Tech players including Apple and Google explain what action they are taking against financial scams online, as Brussels seeks to show it is not shying away from enforcing its rules.

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OECD raises world growth outlook as tariffs contained, for now

OECD raises world growth outlook as tariffs contained, for now

The world economy will grow more than previously forecast this year after absorbing the shock of US President Donald Trump's tariffs, but their full impact remains uncertain, the OECD said Tuesday.

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Former umpire Harold 'Dickie' Bird dies aged 92

Former umpire Harold 'Dickie' Bird dies aged 92

Former Test umpire Harold "Dickie" Bird has died at the age of 92, Yorkshire County Cricket Club announced on Tuesday.

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Cycling worlds bring pride to African riders despite disadvantages

Cycling worlds bring pride to African riders despite disadvantages

Africa's first ever cycling world championships have been a dream come true for several amateur riders, some of whom have been praying just to be given an opportunity in a sport dominated by wealthy nations.

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Stocks diverge with eyes on key economic data

Stocks diverge with eyes on key economic data

Stock markets diverged Tuesday as traders monitored key economic indicators, with US inflation data due later this week that could influence Federal Reserve policy.

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