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EU to kick off membership talks with Ukraine, Moldova

EU to kick off membership talks with Ukraine, Moldova

The European Union formally launches accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova on Tuesday, setting the fragile ex-Soviet states off on a long path towards membership that Russia has tried to block.

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Djokovic will only play at Wimbledon if he can 'fight for title'

Djokovic will only play at Wimbledon if he can 'fight for title'

Novak Djokovic says he will only play at Wimbledon if he is fit enough to "fight for the title" but his recovery from knee surgery is going well.

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Kenya police fire tear gas as youth protests kick off

Kenya police fire tear gas as youth protests kick off

Kenyan police fired tear gas at crowds of young protesters in the capital Nairobi on Tuesday, AFP reporters saw, as demonstrators rallied across the country against the government's proposed tax hikes.

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WikiLeaks founder Assange leaves Britain after US plea deal

WikiLeaks founder Assange leaves Britain after US plea deal

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been released from prison in Britain and is set to face a final court hearing after reaching a plea deal with US authorities that brings to a close his years-long legal drama.

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Nepal convicts 'Buddha boy' of child sex abuse

Nepal convicts 'Buddha boy' of child sex abuse

A Nepali man whose followers believe him to be a reincarnation of Buddha has been convicted of child sexual abuse, a court official said Tuesday.

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Belgium aim to emerge top of four-way Group E scrap at Euro 2024

Belgium aim to emerge top of four-way Group E scrap at Euro 2024

Belgium head into their final Group E game against Ukraine at Euro 2024 looking to grab top spot in a section where all four teams -- including Romania and Slovakia -- are level on three points.

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China lunar probe returns to Earth with samples

China lunar probe returns to Earth with samples

A Chinese probe carrying samples from the far side of the Moon returned to Earth on Tuesday, capping a technically complex 53-day mission heralded as a world first.

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Auratus introduces a new Gold standard for individuals and global merchants through its global TAS Card & Business

Auratus introduces a new Gold standard for individuals and global merchants through its global TAS Card & Business

Helvetic Digital Finance AG today announced the launch of TAS Card Individual and TAS Business Accounts for merchants, at the event in Hong Kong.The only gold-based payment solution and gold savings platform, which has transformed the global cross-border payment experience by enabling business owners, freelancers, and sole proprietors to request and accept business, such as consumer payments in vaulted-gold bullion, enabling instant cross-border value settlement and reducing risks and delays in global gold commerce.

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Indian FA accuses sacked Stimac of using astrologer to pick players

Indian FA accuses sacked Stimac of using astrologer to pick players

India's football federation has accused Igor Stimac of using an astrologer to pick players after sacking him as coach following their World Cup qualifying failure.

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Polarising Warner bows out with Australia World Cup exit

Polarising Warner bows out with Australia World Cup exit

David Warner's 15-year international career came to an anti-climactic end on Tuesday as Australia were dumped out of the T20 World Cup in excruciating fashion.

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