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Boeing CEO recognizes 'gravity' of safety crisis but sees 'progress'

Boeing CEO recognizes 'gravity' of safety crisis but sees 'progress'

Boeing's CEO acknowledged to a US congressional panel Tuesday that the company's culture was imperfect, but insisted the aviation giant was making progress and committed to improving safety.

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Israel says Lebanon offensive plan 'approved' as tensions surge

Israel says Lebanon offensive plan 'approved' as tensions surge

The Israeli army on Tuesday said plans for an offensive in Lebanon were "approved and validated" amid escalating cross-border clashes with Hezbollah and a relative lull in Gaza fighting.

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New mystery monolith appears in Nevada desert

New mystery monolith appears in Nevada desert

A mysterious shiny monolith has appeared in a Nevada desert, the latest other-worldly installation to materialize in recent years across North America and Europe.

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Macron says snap France vote was 'most responsible solution'

Macron says snap France vote was 'most responsible solution'

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday defended his decision to hold snap legislative elections where a predicted far-right victory could hobble his remaining term, calling it the "most responsible solution".

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Diplomats say at least 550 pilgrims died during hajj, mostly Egyptians

Diplomats say at least 550 pilgrims died during hajj, mostly Egyptians

Diplomats said on Tuesday that at least 550 pilgrims died during the hajj, underscoring the gruelling nature of the pilgrimage which again unfolded in scorching temperatures this year.

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South Africa's Markram warns USA 'not small team anymore'

South Africa's Markram warns USA 'not small team anymore'

South Africa captain Aiden Markram warned his side against under-estimating the United States ahead of their T20 World Cup showdown, claiming the Americans are "not a small team anymore".

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Sagnol 'proud' of Euro 2024 debutants Georgia after Turkey defeat

Sagnol 'proud' of Euro 2024 debutants Georgia after Turkey defeat

Willy Sagnol said Tuesday he was proud of his Georgia team despite falling to a dramatic 3-1 defeat to Turkey in front of a hostile crowd in Dortmund.

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Justin Timberlake arrested, charged with drunk driving outside NYC

Justin Timberlake arrested, charged with drunk driving outside NYC

Pop star Justin Timberlake was arrested and arraigned Tuesday on charges of driving while intoxicated in a chic town east of New York City, local prosecutors said.

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Croatia 'deserve more respect', says coach Dalic

Croatia 'deserve more respect', says coach Dalic

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic on Tuesday said his side "deserve more respect" for recent achievements, as they bid to bounce back from an opening Euro 2024 defeat by Spain.

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Mbappe 'uncertain' for France Euro 2024 clash with Netherlands

Mbappe 'uncertain' for France Euro 2024 clash with Netherlands

France captain Kylian Mbappe is a doubt for his team's Euro 2024 clash with the Netherlands after breaking his nose in the 1-0 win over Austria on Monday, the French Football Federation said.

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