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China's Xi returns to global stage at G20 after Covid isolation

China's Xi returns to global stage at G20 after Covid isolation

China's Xi Jinping was the leader everyone wanted to meet at this week's G20 summit, where he took centre stage in a carefully choreographed appearance after three years of self-imposed pandemic isolation.

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Russia faces G20 calls to end Ukraine war

Russia faces G20 calls to end Ukraine war

Russia faced mounting diplomatic pressure to end its war in Ukraine Tuesday, as G20 leaders meeting in Indonesia rued the high cost of the eight-month-old conflict.

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North Macedonia violin maker pursues the perfect pitch

North Macedonia violin maker pursues the perfect pitch

Unable to afford a violin for his then young son, Svetozar Bogdanoski took matters into his own hands and painstakingly crafted the instrument on his own.

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After FTX collapse, cryptocurrency sector fights back

After FTX collapse, cryptocurrency sector fights back

The failure of the FTX platform has undermined investor confidence and threatened the young cryptocurrency sector, pushing its main players to mobilise to save it.

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Renault touts 'warm' Nissan ties as pair review alliance

Renault touts 'warm' Nissan ties as pair review alliance

There is a "warm atmosphere" within the Renault-Nissan alliance and a deal regarding its future will be announced "in due time", the French carmaker's chairman said Tuesday.

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Chip giant TSMC shares surge on Buffett stake

Chip giant TSMC shares surge on Buffett stake

Shares in Taiwan's TSMC soared on Tuesday after Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway confirmed it had taken a close to $5 billion stake in a major boost of confidence for the semiconductor giant.

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Asian markets rise further as China moves provide support

Asian markets rise further as China moves provide support

Asian markets rose Tuesday as investors brushed off a reverse on Wall Street and focused on signs of slowing inflation and China's moves to shore up its economy.

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NFL Commanders stun previously unbeaten Eagles

NFL Commanders stun previously unbeaten Eagles

Taylor Heinicke guided several long Washington scoring drives and the Commanders stunned the Philadelphia Eagles 32-21 on Monday, upsetting the NFL's last undefeated team.

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Celtics down Thunder to stretch NBA win streak to seven

Celtics down Thunder to stretch NBA win streak to seven

Jayson Tatum scored 27 points and Jaylen Brown added 26 to lead the Boston Celtics over Oklahoma City 126-122 on Monday, stretching their NBA win streak to seven games.

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NASA returning to the Moon with mega rocket launch

NASA returning to the Moon with mega rocket launch

Third time's the charm?

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