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Ex-Man Utd star Giggs admits to lifelong infidelity in court testimony

Ex-Man Utd star Giggs admits to lifelong infidelity in court testimony

Former footballer Ryan Giggs admitted Tuesday to being unfaithful in all his past romantic relationships but denied ever being violent towards partners, as he gave evidence over charges of assault and coercive control of an ex-girlfriend.

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S.Africans rally to mark Marikana massacre 10th anniversary

S.Africans rally to mark Marikana massacre 10th anniversary

Thousands of people gathered in the South African town of Marikana on Tuesday to mark a decade since dozens of striking workers were killed in the worst act of police violence since the end of apartheid.

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EU, US say studying Iran response to 'final' nuclear text

EU, US say studying Iran response to 'final' nuclear text

The European Union and United States said Tuesday they were studying Iran's response to a "final" draft agreement on reviving a 2015 nuclear accord with major powers the EU presented at talks in Vienna.

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US makes hearing aids over-the-counter to curb costs

US makes hearing aids over-the-counter to curb costs

Over-the-counter hearing aids will for the first time be available to tens of millions of Americans, officials said Tuesday, in an effort to cut prices from $5,000 a pair.

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Sri Lanka to end state of emergency: president

Sri Lanka to end state of emergency: president

Sri Lanka will not extend a state of emergency imposed to control anti-government protests as the situation in the impoverished nation has "stabilised", the president's office said Tuesday.

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Walmart results top estimates as inflation alters consumer behavior

Walmart results top estimates as inflation alters consumer behavior

Walmart scored a big jump in revenues partly driven by inflation but the retail giant faces increasing evidence of shifting consumer behavior due to rising prices, according to quarterly results released Tuesday.

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NBA won't schedule games on US election day

NBA won't schedule games on US election day

The NBA said Tuesday it will not schedule any games when voters go to the polls for pivotal US midterm elections in November.

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Oil majors' climate visions 'inconsistent' with Paris targets

Oil majors' climate visions 'inconsistent' with Paris targets

Global decarbonisation scenarios envisioned by oil and gas majors are incompatible with the Paris climate deal temperature goals aimed at averting devastating heating, according to research published Tuesday.

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South Africa skipper Elgar sick of 'Bazball' talk ahead of England Tests

South Africa skipper Elgar sick of 'Bazball' talk ahead of England Tests

South Africa captain Dean Elgar said on Tuesday he was fed up with discussing England's new swashbuckling 'Bazball' approach to Test cricket on the eve of their series opener at Lord's.

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First Lady Jill Biden tests positive for Covid: W.House

First Lady Jill Biden tests positive for Covid: W.House

US First Lady Jill Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 and developed mild symptoms, the White House said Tuesday, two weeks after her husband Joe Biden contracted the virus for a second time.

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