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Suspect in Kirk killing to be charged in US court

Suspect in Kirk killing to be charged in US court

The suspect in the murder of prominent US conservative political activist Charlie Kirk is to be charged in a Utah court on Tuesday, authorities said.

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Cinema legend Robert Redford dead at 89

Cinema legend Robert Redford dead at 89

Cinema legend Robert Redford, a screen great both in front of and behind the camera whose career spanned six decades, died early on Tuesday morning at his home in Utah, his publicist said. He was 89.

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Europe slow to match economic rivals US, China: Draghi

Europe slow to match economic rivals US, China: Draghi

The European Union is "failing to match the speed of change" in the United States and China and must act urgently on economic reforms to avoid falling further behind, a key report's author said Tuesday.

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Rugby World Cup chiefs defend handling of Berthoumieu biting incident

Rugby World Cup chiefs defend handling of Berthoumieu biting incident

Women's Rugby World Cup chiefs have defended the decision not to punish flanker Axelle Berthoumieu during France's match against Ireland over a biting incident, saying such cases are "notoriously difficult" to assess.

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'Like failing a math test': US teen Lutkenhaus schooled at worlds

'Like failing a math test': US teen Lutkenhaus schooled at worlds

American 16-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus vowed to come back stronger after being eliminated in the 800 metre heats at the World Athletics Championships on Tuesday, comparing it to "failing a math test".

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Philippines says one injured in China Coast Guard water cannon attack

Philippines says one injured in China Coast Guard water cannon attack

The Philippines said one person was injured Tuesday when a water cannon attack by a China Coast Guard vessel shattered a window on the bridge of a fisheries bureau ship near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.

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Kenya court seeks UK citizen's arrest over young mother's murder

Kenya court seeks UK citizen's arrest over young mother's murder

A Nairobi court issued an arrest warrant Tuesday for a British citizen in connection with the high-profile death of a young Kenyan mother whose body was found in a septic tank over a decade ago.

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Malawi votes for a new president as economic crisis bites

Malawi votes for a new president as economic crisis bites

Thousands of Malawians turned out to vote in general elections Tuesday with the incumbent president and his predecessor vying for a second chance to govern the southern African nation battered by soaring costs and fuel shortages.

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Barca to stay at Johan Cruyff stadium for Getafe clash

Barca to stay at Johan Cruyff stadium for Getafe clash

Barcelona will host Getafe in La Liga at their tiny Johan Cruyff training ground stadium on Sunday as they work to obtain permits to reopen their revamped Camp Nou home.

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Rubio vows 'strong support' for Qatar after Israel strike

Rubio vows 'strong support' for Qatar after Israel strike

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged strong support for Qatar's security on a lightning visit on Tuesday, as anger boils in the Gulf ally over last week's Israeli attack on Hamas negotiators.

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