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What is making 2023 likely the hottest year recorded

What is making 2023 likely the hottest year recorded

Human-made climate change is supercharging natural weather phenomena to drive heatwaves roasting Asia, Europe and North America that could make 2023 the hottest year since records began, scientists say.

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Poop patrols: dogs to face DNA testing in French town

Poop patrols: dogs to face DNA testing in French town

Dog owners in a southern French town are having to get their pets DNA tested under new rules to tackle the scourge of poop-strewn pavements.

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'Disappointed' England pause bonus talks ahead of women's World Cup

'Disappointed' England pause bonus talks ahead of women's World Cup

England players expressed "disappointment" on Tuesday that talks with the Football Association (FA) over bonus payments and commercial structures would not be resolved before the start of the women's World Cup.

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Russia warns of Black Sea risks after grain deal exit

Russia warns of Black Sea risks after grain deal exit

Russia on Tuesday issued a veiled warning over the future of grain exports via the Black Sea, after Moscow refused to extend a key agreement to allow safe passage for cargo ships from Ukrainian ports.

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Man Utd and Wales icon Giggs 'free to rebuild career' after court battle

Man Utd and Wales icon Giggs 'free to rebuild career' after court battle

Ryan Giggs is free to "rebuild his life and career" his lawyer said on Tuesday after prosecutors withdrew domestic abuse charges, ending a three-year legal battle.

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Top Indian wildlife official removed after 8 cheetahs die

Top Indian wildlife official removed after 8 cheetahs die

A top Indian wildlife official has been removed after a scheme to relocate cheetahs from Africa saw eight felines die, raising questions about the high-profile project.

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Novartis upgrades outlook despite US legal setback

Novartis upgrades outlook despite US legal setback

Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis raised its earnings guidance for the second time this year on Tuesday despite a legal setback in the United States and announced it will spin off its generics unit later this year.

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US national crosses into N. Korea, likely detained: UN Command

US national crosses into N. Korea, likely detained: UN Command

A United States national entered North Korea during a tour of the heavily fortified border and is believed to have been detained, the United Nations Command said Tuesday.

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UK's migration crackdown plan to become law

UK's migration crackdown plan to become law

Britain's controversial plan to deter migrants without papers from landing on British shores was on Tuesday poised to become law, prompting criticism from the United Nations.

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Markets on edge over China economy woes

Markets on edge over China economy woes

Europe's stock markets wavered Tuesday after Asian losses, with investors remaining on edge over China's weaker-than-expected economy.

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