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Barclays bank profit jumps on US tariffs volatility

Barclays bank profit jumps on US tariffs volatility

British bank Barclays posted on Tuesday second quarter profits that beat expectations as traders benefitted from volatility in global markets caused by US President Donald Trump's tariff blitz.

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Philips chops back US tariff bill

Philips chops back US tariff bill

Dutch medical equipment manufacturer Philips said Tuesday that the impact of US tariffs would be much less than it initially estimated, sending its share price surging.

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Violent videos draw more French teens into 'terror' plots, say prosecutors

Violent videos draw more French teens into 'terror' plots, say prosecutors

One 14-year-old was allegedly planning to blow up an Israeli embassy, while a 16-year-old was convicted of having plotted to attack far-right bars incensed by "injustice".

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'Once in a hundred years': villagers clean up after deadly China floods

'Once in a hundred years': villagers clean up after deadly China floods

Villagers in China wade through a stream of muddy water under a blazing July sun, cleaning and collecting belongings washed away by heavy rains and floods that have claimed dozens of lives across the northern region this week.

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World Rugby boss disappointed in Schmidt questioning player safety push

World Rugby boss disappointed in Schmidt questioning player safety push

World Rugby boss Alan Gilpin Tuesday said he was disappointed in Australia coach Joe Schmidt questioning the governing body's commitment to player safety after a controversial late try in the second Test against the British and Irish Lions.

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Gunmen involved in Indian Kashmir tourist attack killed: minister

Gunmen involved in Indian Kashmir tourist attack killed: minister

Indian security forces have killed three Pakistani gunmen who were involved in an April attack on Hindu tourists in Indian Kashmir that led to an intense military conflict between the two countries, home minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday.

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World Rugby promise a 'bigger, bolder, more accessible' 2027 World Cup

World Rugby promise a 'bigger, bolder, more accessible' 2027 World Cup

World Rugby chairman Brett Robinson pledged Tuesday a "bigger, bolder and more accessible" World Cup than ever before when Australia hosts the men's showpiece event in 2027.

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Dubai airport logs record travellers in first half

Dubai airport logs record travellers in first half

Dubai International Airport welcomed a record 46 million passengers in the first half of this year, authorities said on Tuesday, despite disruptions due to the Iran-Israel war

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Jeep owner Stellantis says has turned corner

Jeep owner Stellantis says has turned corner

Jeep owner Stellantis said Tuesday it sees sales revenue and profitability rebounding in the second half of the year despite taking a 1.5-billion-euro ($1.7-billion) hit from US tariffs.

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Wallabies lose veteran prop Alaalatoa for third Lions Test

Wallabies lose veteran prop Alaalatoa for third Lions Test

Veteran Australia prop Allan Alaalatoa was ruled out of the third British and Irish Lions Test Tuesday, the Wallabies' second injury blow in as many days.

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