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NASA probe makes closest ever pass by the Sun

NASA probe makes closest ever pass by the Sun

NASA's pioneering Parker Solar Probe made history Tuesday, flying closer to the Sun than any other spacecraft with its heat shield exposed to scorching temperatures of more than 1,700 degrees Fahrenheit (930 degrees Celsius).

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11 killed in blast at Turkey explosives plant

11 killed in blast at Turkey explosives plant

A powerful blast ripped through an explosives plant in northwestern Turkey on Tuesday, killing 11 people and injuring seven others, officials said, downgrading their original toll.

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Indonesia considers parole for ex-terror chiefs: official

Indonesia considers parole for ex-terror chiefs: official

Jailed former leaders of Indonesia's Jemaah Islamiyah militant group are being considered for parole, a senior counter-terror official said Tuesday, after the network disbanded and members pledged allegiance to the country.

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Everton boss Dyche wary of struggling Man City

Everton boss Dyche wary of struggling Man City

Everton manager Sean Dyche has insisted there's no chance of his side being lulled into a false sense of security against faltering Premier League champions Manchester City.

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Global stocks mostly rise in thin pre-Christmas trade

Global stocks mostly rise in thin pre-Christmas trade

Global stocks were mostly higher on Tuesday, boosted by a tech rally on Wall Street, but gains remained modest in thin Christmas Eve trade.

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Postecoglou says Spurs 'need to reinforce' in transfer window

Postecoglou says Spurs 'need to reinforce' in transfer window

Ange Postecoglou expects Tottenham Hotspur to bolster their squad during the January transfer window.

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Le Pen says days of new French govt numbered

Le Pen says days of new French govt numbered

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen said Tuesday that the days of France's new government are already numbered, predicting an early presidential election in a few months.

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Global stocks mostly rise after US tech rally

Global stocks mostly rise after US tech rally

Global stocks were mostly higher on Tuesday boosted by a tech rally on Wall Street, but gains remained modest in thin Christmas Eve trade.

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Villa boss Emery set for 'very difficult' clash with Newcastle

Villa boss Emery set for 'very difficult' clash with Newcastle

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery expects his in-form side to face a "very difficult" challenge away to Newcastle on Boxing Day.

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Investors swoop in to save German flying taxi startup

Investors swoop in to save German flying taxi startup

A German flying taxi startup was Tuesday saved from collapse after a consortium of investors swooped in at the 11th hour to take over the ailing firm.

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