Russia announces 'massive strikes' on Ukraine front
Russia said Tuesday it was carrying out "massive strikes" across the Ukrainian front line and accused Ukrainian soldiers of abusing civilians in territories recaptured in a dramatic counter-offensive.
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Thai court orders rehab work on 'The Beach' 22 years after filming
More than two decades after Hollywood film "The Beach" was shot at Thailand's glittering Maya Bay, the kingdom's Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered officials to press ahead with environmental rehabilitation work.
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Pope arrives in Kazakhstan to promote 'dialogue'
Pope Francis, warned by doctors not to travel to Ukraine, arrived in Kazakhstan in Central Asia on Tuesday for a three-day visit to promote dialogue and peace in the ex-Soviet region.
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French cinema giant Jean-Luc Godard dies aged 91
Jean-Luc Godard, one of the most influential filmmakers of the 20th century and the father of the French New Wave, died "peacefully at home" on Tuesday aged 91, his family said.
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Root warns rivals that England are no 'one-trick pony'
Joe Root has warned England's rivals they are no "one-trick pony" after the team wrapped up a sixth Test victory in seven matches with their new hyper-aggressive brand of cricket.
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Ruto sworn in as Kenya's president after disputed poll
William Ruto was sworn in as Kenya's fifth post-independence president at a pomp-filled ceremony on Tuesday, five weeks after his narrow victory in a bitterly-fought but largely peaceful election.
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Paris to scale back monument lighting as energy bills bite
Paris will start switching off the ornamental lights that grace city monuments hours earlier than usual, plunging the Eiffel Tower and other landmarks in the dark to cope with surging electricity costs, officials said Tuesday.
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Stocks climb, dollar down before US inflation data
Stock markets rose slightly and the dollar extended recent losses Tuesday with all eyes on the latest US inflation print.
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Cheetahs to arrive in India for Modi's birthday
Eight cheetahs will be sent to India where they will be personally welcomed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday, officials said Tuesday, in an ambitious project to reintroduce the speedy big cats to the country.
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Joshua accepts terms for Fury fight: management team
Anthony Joshua has accepted terms for a proposed world heavyweight title fight with Tyson Fury, his management team announced on Tuesday.
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