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Ailing pope 'rested well' amid improvement: Vatican

Ailing pope 'rested well' amid improvement: Vatican

A critically ill Pope Francis, who is battling pneumonia in both lungs, "rested well", the Vatican said Tuesday after earlier reporting a "slight improvement" in the condition of the 88-year-old.

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1MDB drops $248 mn suit against 'Wolf of Wall Street' producer: lawyer

1MDB drops $248 mn suit against 'Wolf of Wall Street' producer: lawyer

Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund 1MDB has withdrawn its $248 million lawsuit against one of the producers of "The Wolf of Wall Street", who is also the stepson of disgraced former premier Najib Razak.

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Musk gives federal workers 'another chance' to justify jobs

Musk gives federal workers 'another chance' to justify jobs

Elon Musk said US federal workers had "another chance" to justify their work or lose their jobs, as the original deadline passed Tuesday with staff at multiple federal agencies told to disregard his request.

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Countries lock horns over cash for nature at rebooted UN talks

Countries lock horns over cash for nature at rebooted UN talks

The world's biggest nature conservation conference will restart on Tuesday after negotiations collapsed in disarray last year, with the head of the meeting warning that increasing global "polarisation" was frustrating efforts to protect the planet.

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Tesla rolls out advanced self-driving functions in China

Tesla rolls out advanced self-driving functions in China

US electric vehicle giant Tesla has started offering advanced self-driving functions for its cars in China, including autopilot on city streets, the company announced on Tuesday.

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Milan Fashion week opens as luxury sector struggles

Milan Fashion week opens as luxury sector struggles

Flair and fanfare promise to light up the Milan Fashion Week catwalks starting Tuesday, but upcoming shows will struggle to distract from a worrying slump in the luxury sector.

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Pistons continue playoff push with win over Clippers

Pistons continue playoff push with win over Clippers

The Detroit Pistons won their seventh straight game in the NBA with in-form Cade Cunningham making 32 points and grabbing nine rebounds in a 106-97 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday.

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Thailand's beaming Somkiat set to make MotoGP history

Thailand's beaming Somkiat set to make MotoGP history

Somkiat Chantra can barely contain a beaming smile as he prepares to make history as Thailand's first MotoGP rider this week and all in front of his home fans.

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'Complete overhaul': what went wrong for Pakistan in Champions Trophy

'Complete overhaul': what went wrong for Pakistan in Champions Trophy

Title-holders and hosts Pakistan crashed out in the group phase of the Champions Trophy after losing to New Zealand and arch-rivals India.

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What happens next in S. Korea as Yoon's impeachment trial wraps up

What happens next in S. Korea as Yoon's impeachment trial wraps up

South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment trial wraps up on Tuesday, capping weeks of high political drama following his shock decision to declare martial law.

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