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Stocks drop on France turmoil, Trump's Fed firing

Stocks drop on France turmoil, Trump's Fed firing

Stock markets fell Tuesday as political turmoil in France hit investors' risk appetite, as did US President Donald Trump's move to fire central bank governor Lisa Cook.

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Miyazaki overcomes 'anxiety' to win on badminton worlds debut

Miyazaki overcomes 'anxiety' to win on badminton worlds debut

Japanese teen sensation Tomoka Miyazaki kickstarted her maiden badminton world championships with a win on Tuesday, but admitted nerves and a "bad habit" almost got the better of her in Paris.

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Sri Lanka's jailed ex-president granted bail

Sri Lanka's jailed ex-president granted bail

Sri Lanka's former president Ranil Wickremesinghe was granted bail on Tuesday, four days after his arrest on the charge of misusing state funds for an overseas visit.

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Jennifer Lawrence to get San Sebastian Festival award

Jennifer Lawrence to get San Sebastian Festival award

Oscar-winning actor and producer Jennifer Lawrence will receive a lifetime achievement award at the San Sebastian Film Festival in Spain next month, organisers said Tuesday.

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The European laws curbing big tech... and irking Trump

The European laws curbing big tech... and irking Trump

Fresh off a trade truce with Donald Trump, the EU is back in the US leader's crosshairs after he vowed to punish countries that seek to curb big tech's powers.

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Germany, Canada to cooperate on key raw materials

Germany, Canada to cooperate on key raw materials

Germany and Canada will sign an agreement Tuesday on boosting cooperation in the field of critical raw materials, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said, as they seek to reduce heavy dependence on China.

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Dortmund extend coach Kovac's contract

Dortmund extend coach Kovac's contract

Borussia Dortmund have extended coach Niko Kovac's contract by one season until 2027, the club announced on Tuesday.

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Global markets down after Trump Fed firing, tariff threats

Global markets down after Trump Fed firing, tariff threats

Global stocks retreated on Tuesday after a series of market-rattling announcements by US President Donald Trump, including an unusual move to fire a central bank official and threats to impose new export controls and tariffs.

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Aid to famine-struck Gaza still 'drop in the ocean': WFP

Aid to famine-struck Gaza still 'drop in the ocean': WFP

The World Food Programme warned Tuesday that the aid Israel is allowing to enter Gaza remains a "drop in the ocean", days after famine was formally declared in the war-torn Palestinian territory.

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Japanese climber, 102, sets Mount Fuji record

Japanese climber, 102, sets Mount Fuji record

A 102-year-old Japanese man with a serious heart condition has been certified as the oldest person to climb Mount Fuji -- but still shrugged off the feat as nothing special.

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