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Azerbaijan accuses France of stoking 'new wars' in Caucasus

Azerbaijan accuses France of stoking 'new wars' in Caucasus

President Ilham Aliyev on Tuesday accused France of inciting conflicts in the Caucasus by arming Azerbaijan's longtime rival Armenia, with which it has fought two wars.

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UK rolls out red carpet for South Korean president's state visit

UK rolls out red carpet for South Korean president's state visit

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee began a three-day state visit to the UK on Tuesday, with a pomp-filled ceremonial welcome from King Charles III and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

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Deliveroo riders not entitled to union rights: UK's top court

Deliveroo riders not entitled to union rights: UK's top court

Food delivery riders for the firm Deliveroo are not entitled to trade union rights such as collective bargaining, the UK Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday.

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Money for something: Dire Straits legend to sell guitar collection

Money for something: Dire Straits legend to sell guitar collection

Mark Knopfler, the former frontman of British rock group Dire Straits, announced Tuesday he will sell more than 120 guitars and amps spanning his five-decade career at an auction next year.

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EU officials voice support in Ukraine on Maidan anniversary

EU officials voice support in Ukraine on Maidan anniversary

EU chief Charles Michel and Germany's defence minister arrived in Kyiv Tuesday, becoming the latest officials to throw their weight behind Ukraine, making surprise visits on the 10th anniversary of the historic Maidan protests.

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Beth Mead returns to England squad after ACL injury

Beth Mead returns to England squad after ACL injury

Arsenal forward Beth Mead has been recalled to the England squad for decisive Women's Nations League matches after a year out with a serious knee injury.

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Global markets stumble as traders await Fed minutes

Global markets stumble as traders await Fed minutes

Asian and European stock markets mostly fell Tuesday as investors awaited minutes from the US Federal Reserve's most recent meeting for a steer on interest rates in the world's biggest economy.

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Hopes mount for hostages after Hamas chief says truce deal 'close'

Hopes mount for hostages after Hamas chief says truce deal 'close'

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh said Tuesday that a truce agreement with Israel was in sight, raising hopes that dozens of people taken hostage in the October 7 attacks could be released from war-torn Gaza.

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Markets retreat but traders confident of Fed rate hikes ending

Markets retreat but traders confident of Fed rate hikes ending

Stock markets mostly retreated Tuesday, though analysts said there was still confidence on trading floors that the Federal Reserve is finished hiking interest rates.

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Mo'unga ready to forget All Blacks after Japan switch

Mo'unga ready to forget All Blacks after Japan switch

New Zealand playmaker Richie Mo'unga said Tuesday that he can imagine playing in Japan "until I retire" and is not thinking about a future return to the All Blacks.

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