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Indonesia releases eight orangutans rescued from fires to protected forest

Power, water, jobs: Google on India data centre concerns

Russian Yandex data centre operations disrupted after drone strike

Google faces backlash against India data centre

Architect fights to save India's past, built on 'stone, tears and sweat'

Trump urges Zelensky replacement as diesel row rages

Hurricane Simon strengthens as it nears western Mexico

New Yorkers snap up discarded subway signs, seats at annual sale

'Everyone is angry': Okinawans fearful and frustrated after killing

Messi nets brace to win in first match after Argentina exit

Trump's trade wars sting US manufacturers ahead of midterms

Ravindra fit for New Zealand ODI series against India

Kenyan great Kipchoge wins first marathon in three years

At least 4 dead as cyclone Isaias drenches southern US

Macron under fire from left over latest jobs jab

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday faced accusations of minimising the problems of unemployment after he told the mother of a jobseeker that her son could easily find work.

England's Stokes 'sorry' after cricket report exposes racism and sexism

England captain Ben Stokes said Tuesday he is "deeply sorry" to learn of the scale of discrimination in the sport after a damning report revealed "widespread" racism, sexism and classism in the game.

EU agrees tougher rules on banks

The EU struck a deal on Tuesday to implement internationally-agreed banking reforms intended to avert a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis.

Iranians go from 'harassment' to hajj happiness after Saudi pact

If a landmark reconciliation between Saudi Arabia and Iran has eased tensions in the Gulf, clouds have also lifted at the hajj pilgrimage, where Iranian visitors finally feel welcome again.

Stocks mostly higher as investors track China, Russia news

Major stock markets mostly rose Tuesday after recent losses, as China's growth reassurances helped to offset political turmoil in Russia.

England call up Tongue in all-pace attack for 2nd Ashes Test

Seamer Josh Tongue has replaced Moeen Ali in England's team for the second Ashes Test against Australia at Lord's.

Exiled group feels heat as Europe ups Iran contacts

A controversial exiled Iranian opposition group is coming under increased pressure in Europe as it nervously eyes the intensification of European talks with Tehran in search of reviving a deal on the Islamic republic's nuclear drive.

Pompeii fresco shows pizza precursor -- but hold the cheese

Even the ancient Romans liked their pizza.

Beer factory leak turns Japanese port red

Officials were left red-faced at a beer factory in Japan's Okinawa region on Tuesday, after a mishap turned a large body of water a sinister shade of scarlet.

Lewis Capaldi announces break after Glastonbury struggle

Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi on Tuesday said he was taking a break from performing, after struggling to finish his set at the Glastonbury festival.

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