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Russia says peace deal must ensure its 'security' amid Ukraine talks

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

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

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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Air Canada flight attendants end strike after reaching 'tentative' deal

Air Canada flight attendants end strike after reaching 'tentative' deal

Air Canada flight attendants said Tuesday they had reached a "tentative" deal with the airline to end a strike over wages and ground work that has cancelled travel for half a million people worldwide.

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Stock markets cautious with eyes on Ukraine talks

Stock markets cautious with eyes on Ukraine talks

Global stock markets traded cautiously and oil prices fell on Tuesday as investors eyed signs of progress in talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Azam, Rizwan demoted in contracts as Pakistan scrap A category

Azam, Rizwan demoted in contracts as Pakistan scrap A category

Pakistan demoted former captains Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan on Tuesday in a contract review that scrapped the top category after a string of poor recent results.

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300-year-old violin to star at UK music festival

300-year-old violin to star at UK music festival

One of the most valuable violins in the world, crafted three centuries ago and once owned by composer Niccolo Paganini, is to be played at a top UK classical music festival.

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Ukraine allies meet with hopes of peace talks breakthrough

Ukraine allies meet with hopes of peace talks breakthrough

Ukraine's allies were meeting on Tuesday to discuss the outcome of fast-moving talks to end the war with Russia, after indications that Volodymyr Zelensky could sit down with Vladimir Putin for a peace summit.

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Mediators await Israeli response to new truce offer

Mediators await Israeli response to new truce offer

Mediators were awaiting an Israeli response Tuesday to a fresh Gaza ceasefire plan, a day after Hamas accepted the proposal and signalled its readiness for a new round of talks aimed at ending nearly two years of war.

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Markram leads South Africa to 296-8 in ODI series-opener

Markram leads South Africa to 296-8 in ODI series-opener

A new-look Australian batting line-up face a tough chase after Aiden Markram's 82 off 81 balls led South Africa to 296-8 in the One-Day International series opener in Cairns on Tuesday.

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