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How the war in Ukraine has changed Germany

How the war in Ukraine has changed Germany

Chancellor Olaf Scholz took just days to announce seismic shifts in Germany's military, foreign and economic policies after Russia invaded Ukraine.

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Energy firms not doing enough to cut methane: IEA

Energy firms not doing enough to cut methane: IEA

Oil and gas companies are not doing enough to cut methane emissions, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said Tuesday, despite high energy prices making abatement measures mostly pay for themselves.

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Zimbabwean opposition girds for 'rough' election

Zimbabwean opposition girds for 'rough' election

His name is whispered on the streets of the Zimbabwean capital Harare, or said behind hands cupped over mouths.

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Big Tech defends landmark law in US Supreme Court

Big Tech defends landmark law in US Supreme Court

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday will consider a law that since 1996 has protected tech companies from lawsuits related to content posted on their platforms.

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Two endangered pink dolphins rescued from shallow Colombia river

Two endangered pink dolphins rescued from shallow Colombia river

Two pink river dolphins, a mother and her calf, were rescued from a Colombian river where the endangered mammals were trapped in shallow water, the navy said.

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South Korean court recognises same-sex couple's rights

South Korean court recognises same-sex couple's rights

A South Korean court delivered a landmark ruling on Tuesday recognising the rights of a same-sex couple for the first time, with activists hailing the verdict as a major victory for LGBTQ rights in the country.

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HSBC says pre-tax profits slip to $17.5 bn in 2022

HSBC says pre-tax profits slip to $17.5 bn in 2022

Banking giant HSBC on Tuesday announced a dip in 2022 pre-tax profits last year, on impairment charges linked to the upcoming sale of its French retail operations.

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China says deeply concerned over 'out of control' Ukraine conflict

China says deeply concerned over 'out of control' Ukraine conflict

China's foreign minister said Tuesday that Beijing is "deeply concerned" about the conflict in Ukraine, which is "intensifying and even getting out of control".

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Biden and Putin to offer rival visions one year into Ukraine war

Biden and Putin to offer rival visions one year into Ukraine war

Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin are set to give duelling speeches Tuesday promising two starkly differing takes on Russia's Ukraine invasion, a day after the US president's surprise visit to Kyiv.

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Liverpool's reunion with Real Madrid a reminder of Paris pain for fans

Liverpool's reunion with Real Madrid a reminder of Paris pain for fans

A reunion with Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday serves as a reminder to Liverpool fans of the failings that put their lives at risk at last year's final in Paris.

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