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Britain vows to build new gas power stations

Britain vows to build new gas power stations

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government pledged Tuesday to build new gas-fired power stations to boost energy security, drawing criticism over his climate policies before this year's general election.

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French PM warns of 'tipping point' in Ukraine

French PM warns of 'tipping point' in Ukraine

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Tuesday told parliament that Ukraine's fight against the Russian invasion had hit a "tipping point", warning of "real, tangible dangers" for France should Russia defeat Kyiv's forces.

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EU must adapt to warming continent: officials

EU must adapt to warming continent: officials

EU countries need to step up preparedness for global warming after 2023 burned its way into history books as the hottest year on record, European Commission officials said Tuesday.

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Stocks rise after US inflation data doesn't change rate outlook

Stocks rise after US inflation data doesn't change rate outlook

Stock markets rose Tuesday after investors shrugged off a hotter-than-expected US inflation report as not changing the outlook for interest rate cuts.

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Andrew Tate to face UK extradition after Romania case

Andrew Tate to face UK extradition after Romania case

Influencer Andrew Tate will face extradition to Britain over sex offence accusations, but only after his separate case on human trafficking and other charges in Romania is finished, a judge ordered Tuesday.

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US troops depart for mission to build Gaza aid port

US troops depart for mission to build Gaza aid port

Four US Army vessels departed a base in Virginia on Tuesday carrying about 100 soldiers and equipment they will need to build a temporary port on Gaza's coast for urgently needed aid deliveries.

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Luis Enrique saw Ligue 1 as 'easy league' before PSG job

Luis Enrique saw Ligue 1 as 'easy league' before PSG job

Luis Enrique conceded Tuesday that before taking over as Paris Saint-Germain coach last year he had viewed Ligue 1 as "an easy league".

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Rafael Nadal expected back on the clay at Monte Carlo

Rafael Nadal expected back on the clay at Monte Carlo

Rafael Nadal is set to make his return to the ATP Tour on the clay courts of Monte Carlo next month, tournament organisers announced on Tuesday.

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'Aggressive' England impress France's Ollivon

'Aggressive' England impress France's Ollivon

France flanker Charles Ollivon said Tuesday that England's win over Ireland at the weekend had made "a very strong impression", five days before the teams meet in Lyon in the final round of matches in this year's Six Nations.

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Aid ship sails to Gaza as Israel-Hamas war grinds on

Aid ship sails to Gaza as Israel-Hamas war grinds on

A Spanish charity ship taking food aid to Gaza left the Mediterranean island of Cyprus on Tuesday in hopes of opening a maritime corridor to the war-ravaged Palestinian territory.

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