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Kenya court seeks UK citizen's arrest over young mother's murder

Kenya court seeks UK citizen's arrest over young mother's murder

A Nairobi court issued an arrest warrant Tuesday for a British citizen in connection with the high-profile death of a young Kenyan mother whose body was found in a septic tank over a decade ago.

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Malawi votes for a new president as economic crisis bites

Malawi votes for a new president as economic crisis bites

Thousands of Malawians turned out to vote in general elections Tuesday with the incumbent president and his predecessor vying for a second chance to govern the southern African nation battered by soaring costs and fuel shortages.

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Barca to stay at Johan Cruyff stadium for Getafe clash

Barca to stay at Johan Cruyff stadium for Getafe clash

Barcelona will host Getafe in La Liga at their tiny Johan Cruyff training ground stadium on Sunday as they work to obtain permits to reopen their revamped Camp Nou home.

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Rubio vows 'strong support' for Qatar after Israel strike

Rubio vows 'strong support' for Qatar after Israel strike

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged strong support for Qatar's security on a lightning visit on Tuesday, as anger boils in the Gulf ally over last week's Israeli attack on Hamas negotiators.

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UK gears to welcome Trump for landmark second state visit

UK gears to welcome Trump for landmark second state visit

The UK was rolling out the red carpet on Tuesday for US President Donald Trump due to arrive on an historic second state visit, with security tight as protestors gear up to make their voices heard.

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'We pulled the children out in pieces': Israel pummels Gaza City

'We pulled the children out in pieces': Israel pummels Gaza City

As drones buzzed overhead in the morning sun, Palestinians gently lifted from the rubble a blanket holding a body, the latest casualty of Israel's relentless bombardment of Gaza City.

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Stocks diverge, dollar down as Fed meets on rates

Stocks diverge, dollar down as Fed meets on rates

European stock markets fell Tuesday following a steady showing by Asia's main indices, as the US Federal Reserve prepares to meet over interest rates.

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Zandvoort, Singapore to host F1 sprints for first time in 2026

Zandvoort, Singapore to host F1 sprints for first time in 2026

Zandvoort, Singapore and Montreal will host sprint races for the first time in 2026, Formula One and the sport's governing body the FIA announced on Tuesday.

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Afghan man gets life in prison for jihadist knife killing in Germany

Afghan man gets life in prison for jihadist knife killing in Germany

An Afghan man was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday for a jihadist stabbing spree in Germany last year that killed a police officer and left five people wounded.

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Shipowner linked to giant Beirut port blast held in Bulgaria

Shipowner linked to giant Beirut port blast held in Bulgaria

A shipowner wanted over a 2020 blast at Beirut port that killed more than 220 people has been arrested in Bulgaria, officials said Tuesday.

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