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Murray confirms retirement after Olympics as sun sets on golden age

Murray confirms retirement after Olympics as sun sets on golden age

Andy Murray confirmed on Tuesday that he will retire after the Paris Olympics, closing another chapter in tennis's golden age.

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Spotify adds paid subscribers, beating estimates

Spotify adds paid subscribers, beating estimates

Swedish music streaming giant Spotify said Tuesday that it added seven million paid subscribers in the second quarter, beating forecasts after it raised prices.

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EU opens probe into possible online food-delivery cartel

EU opens probe into possible online food-delivery cartel

The EU launched an investigation on Tuesday to determine whether online food-delivery companies Delivery Hero and Glovo engaged in anti-competitive practices.

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Stocks diverge tracking US election battle, earnings

Stocks diverge tracking US election battle, earnings

Stock markets diverged Tuesday following a strong start to a week dominated by the battle to become the next president of the United States.

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Israel slams Beijing deal to include Hamas in post-war Gaza government

Israel slams Beijing deal to include Hamas in post-war Gaza government

Israel swiftly condemned an agreement brokered by China Tuesday which Beijing said would bring Hamas into a "national reconciliation government" for post-war Gaza.

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'So unjust': Polish lawyers offer legal aid amid abortion help ban

'So unjust': Polish lawyers offer legal aid amid abortion help ban

As Polish lawmakers debated easing stringent abortion laws, Warsaw-based lawyer Jerzy Podgorski was in court defending a man from the remote town of Pinczow charged with aiding his partner's abortion.

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China at the Paris Olympics: five stars to watch

China at the Paris Olympics: five stars to watch

China were second behind the United States in the medals table at the Tokyo Olympics three years ago and will be expecting to strike plenty more gold in Paris.

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Ukrainian city fears possible arrival of F-16 fighter jets

Ukrainian city fears possible arrival of F-16 fighter jets

With its castle, medieval tower and river-side beach, the western Ukrainian tourist town of Starokostiantyniv doesn't seem an obvious target for Russian missile and drone strikes.

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New 'vaccine-like' HIV drug could cost just $40: researchers

New 'vaccine-like' HIV drug could cost just $40: researchers

A new "vaccine-like" HIV drug that currently costs over $40,000 per person a year could be made for as little as $40, researchers estimated on Tuesday.

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De Bruyne won't be leaving Man City says Guardiola

De Bruyne won't be leaving Man City says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola insists Kevin De Bruyne will not leave Manchester City this season after reports the Belgium star could move to Saudi Arabia.

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