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Markets brace as UK's new PM readies 'bold' economic action

Markets brace as UK's new PM readies 'bold' economic action

Britain's new Prime Minister Liz Truss is getting down to business fast with plans for a big-spending offensive to rein in soaring energy prices, putting her on collision course with nervous financial markets.

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India close to Asia Cup exit after Sri Lanka defeat

India close to Asia Cup exit after Sri Lanka defeat

Sri Lanka produced an impressive run chase to down India by six wickets on Tuesday and leave their opponents staring at an early exit from the Asia Cup.

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Justin Bieber scraps world tour over health issues

Justin Bieber scraps world tour over health issues

Justin Bieber said Tuesday he is once again taking a break from touring, months after revealing he'd been diagnosed with a syndrome that caused him partial facial paralysis.

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Kwasi Kwarteng: ultraliberal heading UK Treasury

Kwasi Kwarteng: ultraliberal heading UK Treasury

Britain's new finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng takes on the heavy task of trying to steer the country through a cost-of-living crisis and probable recession.

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WTA Finals moved to Texas, 'due' to return to China in 2023

WTA Finals moved to Texas, 'due' to return to China in 2023

The season-ending WTA Finals will take place in Texas next month and are due to return to China in 2023, the WTA said Tuesday.

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Two dead, thousands told to flee California wildfire

Two dead, thousands told to flee California wildfire

At least two people are dead and thousands have been ordered to flee a rapidly spreading fire in California, with the region's oppressive heatwave expected to peak Tuesday.

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US forsees annual Covid boosters, just like flu: officials

US forsees annual Covid boosters, just like flu: officials

Barring the emergence of drastically different variants, Covid boosters will likely be recommended annually in a similar manner to influenza vaccines, US health officials said Tuesday.

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UN atomic watchdog urges 'security' zone at Ukraine nuclear plant

UN atomic watchdog urges 'security' zone at Ukraine nuclear plant

The UN's atomic watchdog called Tuesday for a security zone to be set up around Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is occupied by Russia and been the site of recent shelling.

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Horschel hits out at 'hypocritical' LIV golfers ahead of BMW PGA Championship

Horschel hits out at 'hypocritical' LIV golfers ahead of BMW PGA Championship

Defending champion Billy Horschel on Tuesday hit out at "hypocritical" LIV Golf rebels who are preparing to play in this week's BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

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Manhunt for second suspect in Canada stabbing spree

Manhunt for second suspect in Canada stabbing spree

A manhunt extended for a third day Tuesday in the search for a suspect accused of multiple deadly stabbings in a remote Canadian Indigenous community and nearby town, with no motive yet known for the rampage.

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