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Merkel defends Russia legacy, says 'nothing to apologise for'

Merkel defends Russia legacy, says 'nothing to apologise for'

Former German chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday defended her years-long policy of detente towards Moscow, saying she had "nothing to apologise for" even as the Ukraine war casts a pall on her legacy.

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Excluded from Americas Summit, Maduro visits Turkey

Excluded from Americas Summit, Maduro visits Turkey

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrived in Turkey on Tuesday for an official visit as other Latin American leaders gathered for a summit in Los Angeles, to which the United States did not invite him.

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Pitt says Jolie sought 'harm' by selling vineyard stake to Russian oligarch

Pitt says Jolie sought 'harm' by selling vineyard stake to Russian oligarch

Brad Pitt has accused his ex-wife Angelina Jolie of seeking to "inflict harm" on him by selling her 50 percent stake in their French vineyard to a Russian oligarch with "poisonous associations and intentions."

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Russia claims progress in fight for Ukraine flashpoint city

Russia claims progress in fight for Ukraine flashpoint city

Russia claimed Tuesday that its forces had taken full control of residential neighbourhoods in eastern Ukraine's Severodonetsk, after Kyiv said its outnumbered troops were fighting on in the key eastern hub.

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US VP Harris announces migration funds as Mexico snubs Americas summit

US VP Harris announces migration funds as Mexico snubs Americas summit

US Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday announced a fresh $1.9 billion in private sector funding to boost jobs in hopes of reducing migration from Central America, at a Latin America summit in Los Angeles snubbed by the leaders of Mexico and other affected countries.

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Struggling Angels fire Joe Maddon: team

Struggling Angels fire Joe Maddon: team

The Los Angeles Angels fired manager Joe Maddon on Tuesday in the wake of the team's 12th straight defeat.

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Mane snatches dramatic victory for African champions Senegal

Mane snatches dramatic victory for African champions Senegal

Liverpool star Sadio Mane scored a penalty eight minutes into added time to give Senegal a dramatic 1-0 win over heart-broken Rwanda on Tuesday in 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.

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New-look Italy beat Hungary to top Nations League group

New-look Italy beat Hungary to top Nations League group

Italy moved top of their UEFA Nations League group on Tuesday after a new-look team continued their unbeaten start to the campaign with a 2-1 win over Hungary.

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US stocks shrug off dreary World Bank outlook, yen tumbles

US stocks shrug off dreary World Bank outlook, yen tumbles

Wall Street stocks finished a roller-coaster session higher Tuesday, while the yen touched a fresh 20-year low against the dollar in anticipation of more US monetary tightening.

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Kane's 50th England goal rescues draw with Germany

Kane's 50th England goal rescues draw with Germany

England captain Harry Kane scored his 50th international goal on Tuesday by converting a late penalty in Munich in a 1-1 Nations League draw with Germany.

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