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Observing quantum weirdness in our world: Nobel physics explained

Observing quantum weirdness in our world: Nobel physics explained

The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to three scientists on Tuesday for discovering that a bizarre barrier-defying phenomenon in the quantum realm could be observed on an electrical circuit in our classical world.

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WTO hikes 2025 trade growth outlook but tariffs to bite in 2026

WTO hikes 2025 trade growth outlook but tariffs to bite in 2026

AI-related goods and a surge in exports to the United States to beat President Donald Trump's tariff hikes boosted global merchandise trade growth this year, the World Trade Organization said Tuesday.

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US Supreme Court hears challenge to 'conversion therapy' ban for minors

US Supreme Court hears challenge to 'conversion therapy' ban for minors

The US Supreme Court was hearing a challenge on Tuesday by a Christian therapist to a Colorado law that bans "conversion therapy" for minors who are questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.

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Italy's Gattuso expresses Gaza heartache ahead of World Cup qualifier with Israel

Italy's Gattuso expresses Gaza heartache ahead of World Cup qualifier with Israel

Gennaro Gattuso said on Tuesday that that he felt heartache over the two-year-long war in Gaza ahead of two 2026 World Cup qualifiers, one of which will be against Israel.

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EU targets foreign steel to shield struggling sector

EU targets foreign steel to shield struggling sector

The EU unveiled proposals on Tuesday to double tariffs on foreign steel -- taking a leaf from US President Donald Trump's book in a bid to protect the bloc's struggling industry from cheap Chinese competition.

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Djokovic vanquishes exhaustion to push through to Shanghai quarterfinals

Djokovic vanquishes exhaustion to push through to Shanghai quarterfinals

Novak Djokovic banished exhaustion and played through an ankle injury scare to make it to the quarterfinals of the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday, beating Spain's Jaume Munar 6-3, 5-7, 6-2.

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Stocks, gold rise as investors weigh AI boom, political turmoil

Stocks, gold rise as investors weigh AI boom, political turmoil

Global stocks edged higher Tuesday and gold hovered near a fresh high as investors weighed the US government shutdown, political turmoil in France and the AI investment boom.

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Swiatek coasts through Wuhan debut while heat wilts players

Swiatek coasts through Wuhan debut while heat wilts players

World number two Iga Swiatek enjoyed a victorious debut at the Wuhan Open on a scorching Tuesday that saw Emma Raducanu and Jelena Ostapenko both retire from their matches.

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Denmark's Rune calls for heat rule at Shanghai Masters

Denmark's Rune calls for heat rule at Shanghai Masters

Denmark's Holger Rune called Tuesday for tennis authorities to introduce a heat rule at events like the Shanghai Masters, as governing body ATP said it was considering bringing in such a policy.

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Japanese football official sentenced for viewing child sexual abuse images

Japanese football official sentenced for viewing child sexual abuse images

A senior Japan Football Association official has been sentenced to an 18-month suspended jail term in France after viewing images of child sexual abuse during a plane journey, a court official said Tuesday.

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