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Flick supporting 'self-confident' Yamal Ballon d'Or bid

Flick supporting 'self-confident' Yamal Ballon d'Or bid

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Tuesday he will support teenage winger Lamine Yamal's bid to win the Ballon d'Or, noting the player's "self-confidence" on and off the pitch.

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China warns against space 'battlefield' after US says weapons deployed

China warns against space 'battlefield' after US says weapons deployed

China Tuesday warned against turning outer space into a "battlefield" and Russia said it must be "free from any weapon" after the United States confirmed for the first time that it has arms deployed in orbit above the Earth.

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As Ballon d'Or vote nears, stars campaign for the award

As Ballon d'Or vote nears, stars campaign for the award

With less than two weeks to go before Ballon d'Or voting closes, many leading candidates are campaigning hard to be awarded football's top individual honour.

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Denmark says Russian frigate fired flares at helicopter

Denmark says Russian frigate fired flares at helicopter

Denmark and Russia were at a war of words Tuesday after Danish authorities accused a Russian frigate of firing flares at a Danish military helicopter.

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Markets on edge as US Fed meets to tackle high inflation

Markets on edge as US Fed meets to tackle high inflation

Oil prices jumped, US bond yields rallied and equities retreated Tuesday, as the Federal Reserve looked set to hike interest rates with high inflation and AI concerns dominating market sentiment.

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EU to propose curbing social media, online games for under 15s

EU to propose curbing social media, online games for under 15s

The European Union is set to propose curbing access to social media, video-sharing platforms, chatbots, and online games to children under the age of 15, according to a draft legal document seen by AFP.

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International Trading Institute Expands Professional Trader Development Beyond the Master’s in Trading

International Trading Institute Expands Professional Trader Development Beyond the Master’s in Trading

The International Trading Institute (ITI) has expanded its education offering beyond its flagship Master’s in Trading, creating a broader set of professional development pathways for traders at different stages of experience.

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FX Junction Reaches 40,600 Members and 26 Million Trades

FX Junction Reaches 40,600 Members and 26 Million Trades

The platform confirms its place among the global leaders in social trading

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Nairobi to host 2029 world athletics championships in African first

Nairobi to host 2029 world athletics championships in African first

Nairobi will host the 2029 world outdoor athletics championships, beating off competition from London, Munich and Rome to become the first African hosts, World Athletics announced Tuesday.

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Prominent Greek neo-Nazi exits prison, vows return to politics

Prominent Greek neo-Nazi exits prison, vows return to politics

The former spokesman of Greek neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn, Ilias Kasidiaris, was released from prison Tuesday and vowed a return to politics, having already drawn attention from Elon Musk.

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