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European stocks close higher as Wall Street dips

European stocks close higher as Wall Street dips

European and Asian stocks closed higher on Tuesday while Wall Street was trading slightly lower, without any major economic data to set a firm direction.

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EU plans two-euro flat fee on small parcels from outside bloc

EU plans two-euro flat fee on small parcels from outside bloc

The EU said Tuesday that it was preparing to impose a two-euro ($2.25) flat fee on the billions of low-value packages that flood into the bloc each year, the great majority from China.

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Chess great Carlsen held to draw by 143,000 players

Chess great Carlsen held to draw by 143,000 players

Chess legend Magnus Carlsen, considered one of the best players in history, has been held to a draw by a team of 143,000 opponents in an online match.

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US to limit Covid boosters to over-65s or those at high risk

US to limit Covid boosters to over-65s or those at high risk

The United States will limit routine Covid-19 boosters to people over 65 or those at higher risk of serious illness, while requiring new placebo-controlled trials to justify vaccines for healthy individuals under that threshold, senior health officials said Tuesday.

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Del Toro holds Giro lead as Hoole wins rainy time trial

Del Toro holds Giro lead as Hoole wins rainy time trial

Giant Dutch time trial specialist Daan Hoole won a 28.6km individual run to Pisa on stage 10 of the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday as Mexican rider Isaac Del Toro held on to the overall lead.

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Djokovic says 'not in need of a coach' as French Open looms

Djokovic says 'not in need of a coach' as French Open looms

Novak Djokovic said Tuesday he is in no hurry to find a coach to replace Andy Murray as he searches for his first win on clay this season ahead of the French Open.

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Rubio says Syria could be weeks away from 'full-scale civil war'

Rubio says Syria could be weeks away from 'full-scale civil war'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Tuesday that Syria could be weeks away from a fresh civil war of "epic proportions," as he called for support to the transitional leadership.

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Son dreaming of making history after 'unacceptable' Spurs season

Son dreaming of making history after 'unacceptable' Spurs season

Tottenham forward Son Heung-min said he wants to make history in the Europa League final against Manchester United on Wednesday, after an "unacceptable" domestic season.

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Chelsea's Maresca fumes over Betis fixture change ahead of Conference League final

Chelsea's Maresca fumes over Betis fixture change ahead of Conference League final

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is "not happy" that Real Betis have been given an extra 48 hours to prepare for the UEFA Conference League final.

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'I'm not a clown': Spurs boss Postecoglou hits out ahead of Europa League final

'I'm not a clown': Spurs boss Postecoglou hits out ahead of Europa League final

Ange Postecoglou angrily defended his record at Tottenham ahead of Wednesday's Europa League final after a terrible Premier League season, stating: "I'm not a clown".

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