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Most global stock markets rise with eyes on megatech results

Most global stock markets rise with eyes on megatech results

Most major global stock markets rose on Tuesday with investors looking ahead to the release of US economic data and the earnings reports of tech titans this week.

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Global police shut down malware group 'targeting millions'

Global police shut down malware group 'targeting millions'

A global police operation shut down the servers of one of the world's largest malware platforms that targeted millions of victims, the EU's judicial arm said on Tuesday.

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Cycling great Cavendish 'will see' about riding 2025 Tour de France

Cycling great Cavendish 'will see' about riding 2025 Tour de France

British cyclist Mark Cavendish said Tuesday he would see about racing the Tour de France 2025 despite vowing after the 2024 edition it would be his last.

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Tough women's 2025 Tour de France route reflects rising level, say organisers

Tough women's 2025 Tour de France route reflects rising level, say organisers

A tough nine-stage route for the fourth edition of the women's Tour de France was revealed on Tuesday, with organisers saying the route reflects growing standards in the women's event.

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Cycling great Cavendish 'will see' abour riding 2025 Tour de France

Cycling great Cavendish 'will see' abour riding 2025 Tour de France

British cyclist Mark Cavendish said Tuesday he would see about racing the Tour de France 2025 despite vowing after the 2024 edition it would be his last.

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Indonesia's Prabowo to visit China, US on first foreign trip: report

Indonesia's Prabowo to visit China, US on first foreign trip: report

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto will set off on his first foreign tour next month, with stops in China and the United States, local media reported Tuesday, as the new leader seeks a more prominent position for Jakarta on the world stage.

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'Awkward questions' for United ownership after Ten Hag exit: British press

'Awkward questions' for United ownership after Ten Hag exit: British press

The sacking of Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag dominated sports coverage in the English media on Tuesday with many papers pointing the finger at the United ownership rather than the Dutchman.

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Hezbollah names deputy head Naim Qassem to succeed slain leader

Hezbollah names deputy head Naim Qassem to succeed slain leader

Lebanon's Hezbollah movement announced Tuesday it has chosen deputy head Naim Qassem to succeed Hasan Nasrallah as leader after his death in an Israeli strike on south Beirut last month.

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Dozens jailed in Belgium drug smuggling mega-trial

Dozens jailed in Belgium drug smuggling mega-trial

A Belgian court jailed dozens of people Tuesday in one of the country's biggest ever drug trials, with the ringleaders sentenced to up to 17 years behind bars.

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Lufthansa reports dip in profits in third quarter

Lufthansa reports dip in profits in third quarter

German airline group Lufthansa on Tuesday reported an eight percent drop in profits in July to September compared with the same period last year, blaming increased operating and staff costs.

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