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Popular S.African TV soap on front line of fight against HIV

Popular S.African TV soap on front line of fight against HIV

Clad in a figure-hugging dress, Dineo gets into a fancy car driven by her sugar daddy, kissing her benefactor as her boyfriend Quinton watches miserably from a distance.

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US new home sales post surprise jump in May

US new home sales post surprise jump in May

New home sales in the United States surged unexpectedly in May, the Commerce Department said Tuesday, reaching the highest rate in over a year despite efforts to cool the economy.

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Ugandans sue TotalEnergies for reparations in France

Ugandans sue TotalEnergies for reparations in France

Twenty-six Ugandans on Tuesday sued French oil giant TotalEnergies in Paris for reparations over alleged human rights violations at its massive megaprojects in the country, as climate protesters targeted its UK headquarters.

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Stocks tread water as investors track China, Russia news

Stocks tread water as investors track China, Russia news

European and US stocks held relatively steady on Tuesday as China's growth reassurances helped to offset political turmoil in Russia.

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Sri Lanka down Scotland to bolster Cricket World Cup hopes

Sri Lanka down Scotland to bolster Cricket World Cup hopes

Sri Lanka defeated Scotland by 82 runs Tuesday in Bulawayo to advance to the Super Six stage of the Cricket World Cup qualifiers with maximum points.

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Spain delays rocket launch until Sept over wildfire risk

Spain delays rocket launch until Sept over wildfire risk

The maiden flight of Spain's Miura 1 rocket, twice suspended in recent weeks, has now been delayed until September over fears its launch could start a wildfire, its developer said Tuesday.

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Rabiot extends Juventus deal until 2024

Rabiot extends Juventus deal until 2024

Adrien Rabiot has signed a one-year extension to his Juventus contract until 2024, the Serie A club said on Tuesday.

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Man Utd expect record revenue despite takeover saga

Man Utd expect record revenue despite takeover saga

Manchester United on Tuesday projected record annual revenue of up to £640 million ($815 million) in its financial year to the end of June even as a distracting takeover saga rumbles on.

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Putin says Russia dodged civil war, prepares to disarm Wagner

Putin says Russia dodged civil war, prepares to disarm Wagner

President Vladimir Putin aimed to rally Russia's military and security services Tuesday, telling them they halted a slide into civil war when Wagner mercenaries rebelled and marched on Moscow.

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Macron under fire from left over latest jobs jab

Macron under fire from left over latest jobs jab

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday faced accusations of minimising the problems of unemployment after he told the mother of a jobseeker that her son could easily find work.

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