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US consumer inflation eases for 11th straight month

US consumer inflation eases for 11th straight month

Consumer inflation in the United States cooled for an 11th straight month on an annual basis in May, the Labor Department said Tuesday, in an encouraging sign for policymakers.

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Covid-19 inquiry told Brexit hit UK's pandemic preparations

Covid-19 inquiry told Brexit hit UK's pandemic preparations

The UK government's focus on Brexit seriously hampered pandemic planning, an inquiry examining the country's handing of the Covid-19 health emergency was told on Tuesday.

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Only Stokes could get me back to Test cricket, says Moeen

Only Stokes could get me back to Test cricket, says Moeen

Moeen Ali said Ben Stokes was the only England captain who could have persuaded him to come out of Test retirement.

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Pinot selected to bid adieu to French fans in final Tour

Pinot selected to bid adieu to French fans in final Tour

Thibaut Pinot, who followed his announcement that he will retire after this season with a spectacular Giro d'Italia, was selected on Tuesday for the Tour de France by his team.

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Spain, Brazil to play anti-racism friendly in Madrid after Vinicius abuse

Spain, Brazil to play anti-racism friendly in Madrid after Vinicius abuse

The Spanish and Brazilian football federations presented their plan on Tuesday for a friendly match at the Santiago Bernabeu in March 2024 to combat racism, after global outrage at the abuse of Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior.

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France to 're-shore' production of 50 key medicines: Macron

France to 're-shore' production of 50 key medicines: Macron

France will bring home production of around 50 crucial medications for which it currently depends on imports, President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday, hoping to battle shortages of items like antibiotics and paracetamol.

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Russian strikes kill 11 in Zelensky's hometown

Russian strikes kill 11 in Zelensky's hometown

Russian missile strikes on the hometown of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky killed 11 people early Tuesday, as Moscow said it had captured Western armoured vehicles from Kyiv's forces.

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UK's pandemic inquiry opens as victims' relatives lash out

UK's pandemic inquiry opens as victims' relatives lash out

An inquiry probing the UK government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic kicked off Tuesday with the investigation mired in controversy even before the first witness is called.

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European stocks rise before key US inflation data

European stocks rise before key US inflation data

European stock markets steadied and the dollar largely fell against main rivals Tuesday as investors awaited monthly US inflation data that could determine the Federal Reserve's next move on interest rates.

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Olympic champion Titmus on fire to book world championship place

Olympic champion Titmus on fire to book world championship place

Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus swam the second fastest 400m freestyle this year Tuesday to book her place at next month's world championships, as did fellow swimming superstars Emma McKeon and Kaylee McKeown.

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