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Global oil demand to dip in 2030, first drop since Covid: IEA

Global oil demand to dip in 2030, first drop since Covid: IEA

Global oil demand will fall slightly in 2030, its first drop since the 2020 Covid pandemic, the International Energy Agency said Tuesday.

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Indonesia volcano spews colossal ash tower, alert level raised

Indonesia volcano spews colossal ash tower, alert level raised

A volcano in eastern Indonesia spewed a colossal ash tower into the sky on Tuesday, authorities said, after they raised its alert level to the highest of a four-tiered system.

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Dutch suggest social media ban for under-15s

Dutch suggest social media ban for under-15s

The Dutch government Tuesday advised parents to forbid children under 15 from using social media apps like TikTok and Snapchat, the latest country to propose curbs over mental health concerns.

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Russian strikes kill 16 in 'horrific' attack on Kyiv

Russian strikes kill 16 in 'horrific' attack on Kyiv

Russia launched dozens of drones and missiles at Kyiv in the early hours of Tuesday, killing at least 16 people and wounding dozens of others, as negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow break down.

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Gaza rescuers say Israel army kills more than 50 people near aid site

Gaza rescuers say Israel army kills more than 50 people near aid site

Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli forces on Tuesday killed more than 50 aid seekers in the southern city of Khan Yunis, the latest deadly incident near an aid site in the Palestinian territory.

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Tehranis caught between fear and resolve as air war intensifies

Tehranis caught between fear and resolve as air war intensifies

As Israeli air strikes on Tehran show no sign of abating, many residents have fled the Iranian capital. But for others, escape is not an option.

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Oil prices rally, stocks slide as traders track Israel-Iran crisis

Oil prices rally, stocks slide as traders track Israel-Iran crisis

Oil prices jumped and stocks mostly fell Tuesday after US President Donald Trump abruptly departed G7 talks to monitor the conflict between Israel and Iran and called for Tehran residents to evacuate.

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Sweden's 'Queen of Trash' jailed over toxic waste scandal

Sweden's 'Queen of Trash' jailed over toxic waste scandal

A court in Sweden on Tuesday convicted 10 people of illegally dumping toxic waste, including a former stripper who once described herself as the "Queen of Trash", in the country's biggest environmental crime trial.

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Trump says wants 'real end' to Israel-Iran conflict, not ceasefire

Trump says wants 'real end' to Israel-Iran conflict, not ceasefire

US President Donald Trump said he wants a "real end" to the conflict between Israel and Iran, not just a ceasefire, as the arch foes traded fire for a fifth day on Tuesday.

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Poll finds public turning to AI bots for news updates

Poll finds public turning to AI bots for news updates

People are increasingly turning to generative artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT to follow day-to-day news, a respected media report published Tuesday found.

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