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Paris says US envoy pledges not to 'interfere' in France affairs

Paris says US envoy pledges not to 'interfere' in France affairs

The US ambassador to Paris, Charles Kushner, called France's foreign minister Tuesday and pledged not to "interfere" in the host country's affairs, a diplomatic source said, after a fallout over Washington's remarks following the killing of a far-right activist.

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Post-it maker 3M on trial in Belgium over 'forever' chemicals

Post-it maker 3M on trial in Belgium over 'forever' chemicals

Belgians living near a 3M plant called for justice Tuesday at the opening of a trial against the US multinational maker of Post-it and Scotch tape over pollution from so-called forever chemicals.

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Iran says students must respect 'red lines' after protests

Iran says students must respect 'red lines' after protests

Iran offered a muted warning on Tuesday for students who staged anti-government rallies, with the country's leaders under pressure after a recent mass protest movement and threats of US military action over its nuclear programme.

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Italian biathlete Giacomel has heart surgery after Olympic withdrawal

Italian biathlete Giacomel has heart surgery after Olympic withdrawal

Italian biathlete Tommaso Giacomel has undergone heart surgery and must rest for two weeks after dropping out when leading the mass start race at the Winter Olympics, the Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI) announced on Tuesday.

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Gazans salvage ancient books in mosque library damaged by war

Gazans salvage ancient books in mosque library damaged by war

Inside the dusty shell of one of the oldest libraries in the Palestinian territories, a group of Gazan volunteers work diligently to salvage what remains of their ancient cultural heritage.

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Farhan scores 63 as England restrict Pakistan to 164-9

Farhan scores 63 as England restrict Pakistan to 164-9

Spinner Liam Dawson took three wickets as England restricted Pakistan to 164-9 in their Super Eights clash in Kandy on Tuesday after Sahibzada Farhan made 63.

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Stocks bounce as traders assess AI fallout, tariffs

Stocks bounce as traders assess AI fallout, tariffs

European and US stocks bounced higher as investors recovered from a fresh bout of angst over AI and new US tariffs.

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Brazil court tries politicians over hit on Black councilwoman

Brazil court tries politicians over hit on Black councilwoman

Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday opened the trial of politicians accused of ordering the 2018 murder of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco, a case that exposed deep ties between politics and organized crime in the city.

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Senegal PM vows to double penalty for same-sex relations

Senegal PM vows to double penalty for same-sex relations

Senegal's prime minister Tuesday unveiled legislation that would double the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison, in a crackdown condemned by human rights groups.

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UK govt backs releasing documents tied to 'rude' ex-prince Andrew

UK govt backs releasing documents tied to 'rude' ex-prince Andrew

The UK government said Tuesday it supported the release of documents on ex-prince Andrew's past role as a trade envoy, hours after a veteran politician was quizzed by police in the widening Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

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