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Building 'Mad Max' vehicles for Ukraine's fighters

Building 'Mad Max' vehicles for Ukraine's fighters

With angular welded frames, huge wheels and teeth painted on the front grille, the one-off buggies being built to order for Ukrainian forces on the battlefield resemble props from the "Mad Max" films.

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Leeds announce exit of director of football Victor Orta

Leeds announce exit of director of football Victor Orta

Relegation-threatened Leeds have parted company with director of football Victor Orta by mutual consent, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday.

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Hong Kong reports Q1 GDP growth after 2022 contraction

Hong Kong reports Q1 GDP growth after 2022 contraction

Hong Kong's economy grew in the first quarter of 2023, the city's leader said Tuesday, ending a disastrous year-long spell in which the finance hub was effectively closed for business due to pandemic restrictions.

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Ukraine tank crew 'ready' for spring offensive

Ukraine tank crew 'ready' for spring offensive

Near the frontline city of Bakhmut, members of a Ukrainian tank unit say they are all set for the expected spring offensive against Russian forces in the country's east.

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Eurozone inflation sees surprise rise after 5-month fall

Eurozone inflation sees surprise rise after 5-month fall

Annual inflation in the eurozone rose to seven percent in April, the EU's statistics agency said Tuesday, the first increase after five consecutive months of declines.

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Kenyan pastor to face terrorism charges over cult massacre

Kenyan pastor to face terrorism charges over cult massacre

A Kenyan pastor who appeared in court Tuesday will face terrorism charges over the deaths of more than 100 people found buried in what has been dubbed the "Shakahola forest massacre," prosecutors said.

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FIFA threatens European TV blackout of Women's World Cup

FIFA threatens European TV blackout of Women's World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has threatened a television blackout of this year's Women's World Cup in major European countries unless broadcasters improve their offers for rights.

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Conflict deepens Russia's demographic crisis

Conflict deepens Russia's demographic crisis

Russia's offensive in Ukraine has aggravated a long-simmering demographic crisis that President Vladimir Putin has struggled to tackle, which could further damage its sanctions-hit economy.

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Taliban authorities warn UN over Afghanistan talks exclusion

Taliban authorities warn UN over Afghanistan talks exclusion

UN chief Antonio Guterres held a second day of talks with world powers Tuesday on how to deal with Afghanistan's Taliban leaders amid warnings from the Kabul administration the meeting could be "counter-productive".

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Palestinian hunger striker dies in Israeli detention

Palestinian hunger striker dies in Israeli detention

A Palestinian hunger striker died in Israeli custody Tuesday, nearly three months after being detained over his ties to the Islamic Jihad militant group.

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