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SpaceX rocket fuel makes stunning swirl in European sky

SpaceX rocket fuel makes stunning swirl in European sky

A stunning blue and white spiral spotted in skies across Europe late Monday was created by frozen fuel tumbling from a SpaceX rocket, according to weather forecasters and scientists.

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US says Russia, Ukraine agree to end Black Sea military action

US says Russia, Ukraine agree to end Black Sea military action

Russia and Ukraine agreed Tuesday to halt military strikes in the Black Sea, achieving a tentative first step towards peace in talks with the United States held in Saudi Arabia.

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EU unveils critical material projects to cut China dependence

EU unveils critical material projects to cut China dependence

The EU unveiled dozens of projects Tuesday to ramp up extraction of critical raw materials in Europe as the bloc seeks to reduce its over-reliance on China.

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UK watchdog concerned Oasis fans 'misled' into buying costly tickets

UK watchdog concerned Oasis fans 'misled' into buying costly tickets

Fans of UK rockers Oasis may have been tricked into buying "platinum" seats that offered no additional advantage during the much-criticised ticket sale for their upcoming reunion gigs, Britain's competition watchdog said Tuesday.

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Barcelona basilica narrows down search for artist to design facade

Barcelona basilica narrows down search for artist to design facade

Celebrated Spanish artist Miquel Barcelo, his compatriot Cristina Iglesias and Mexican Javier Marin have been shortlisted to design the main facade of Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Familia basilica, the body overseeing its construction said on Tuesday.

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Brazil judges weigh whether to put Bolsonaro on trial for 'coup'

Brazil judges weigh whether to put Bolsonaro on trial for 'coup'

Brazil's Supreme Court started weighing Tuesday whether to put far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro on trial for allegedly masterminding an attempted coup after losing elections in 2022.

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Faux gras? Scientists craft 'more ethical' version of French delicacy

Faux gras? Scientists craft 'more ethical' version of French delicacy

Foie gras — the fattened liver of ducks or geese — is a French delicacy prized for its rich, buttery flavor. But its production, which involves force-feeding the animals, has led to bans in several countries.

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Turkish court jails 7 journalists after anti-Erdogan protests

Turkish court jails 7 journalists after anti-Erdogan protests

A Turkish court on Tuesday remanded in custody seven journalists for covering the mass protests that erupted following the arrest of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival, in a crackdown that has now seen more than 1,400 people arrested.

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Trump brushes off Yemen chat breach as a 'glitch'

Trump brushes off Yemen chat breach as a 'glitch'

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed the accidental addition of a journalist to a group chat about Yemen air strikes as a "glitch" and stood by his top national security team despite the stunning breach.

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Stocks up as fears ease over next Trump tariffs

Stocks up as fears ease over next Trump tariffs

Wall Street clung to strong gains and European stocks rose on Tuesday over easing concerns about the next round of tariffs from US President Donald Trump.

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