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England's women leave a lasting legacy on road to Euro 2022 final

England's women leave a lasting legacy on road to Euro 2022 final

England will play a final of the European Championships on home soil at Wembley for the second time in little over a year, but the success of the country's women has the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy.

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Microsoft earnings fall short as computer sales sag

Microsoft earnings fall short as computer sales sag

Microsoft on Tuesday said that its earnings in the recently ended quarter fell shy of expectations as personal computer sales suffered from production holdups in China and sagging demand.

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Three peacekeepers killed as anti-UN protests spread in DR Congo

Three peacekeepers killed as anti-UN protests spread in DR Congo

Three United Nations peacekeepers and at least 12 demonstrators have been killed in escalating anti-UN protests in eastern DR Congo, officials said on Tuesday.

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New York asks WHO to re-name 'stigmatizing' monkeypox

New York asks WHO to re-name 'stigmatizing' monkeypox

New York City asked the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday to rename the monkeypox virus to avoid stigmatizing patients who might then hold off on seeking care.

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Saudi prince to sign deal for 'cheaper energy' in Greece

Saudi prince to sign deal for 'cheaper energy' in Greece

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced upcoming bilateral projects on a visit to Greece Tuesday, including for a power cable between both countries to provide Europe with "cheaper renewable energy".

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Twitter shareholders to vote on Musk buy in September

Twitter shareholders to vote on Musk buy in September

Twitter on Tuesday urged shareholders to endorse the $44 billion deal Elon Musk made to buy the online podium, setting a vote on the merger for September 13.

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Tunisia set for new constitution after vote with low turnout

Tunisia set for new constitution after vote with low turnout

Tunisia was set Tuesday to approve a new constitution granting unchecked powers to the office of President Kais Saied, after a poorly attended referendum in which voters overwhelmingly backed the document.

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Apple TV+ thriller 'Surface' explores control and conservatorships

Apple TV+ thriller 'Surface' explores control and conservatorships

"Surface," Apple TV+'s latest glossy thriller starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw as an amnesia sufferer, tackles "zeitgeist" issues of conservatorships and female autonomy, its creator and cast told AFP.

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West Ham seal deal for Italy striker Scamacca

West Ham seal deal for Italy striker Scamacca

West Ham announced the signing of Italy striker Gianluca Scamacca on Tuesday from Sassuolo on a five-year deal.

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Buzz Aldrin's Apollo 11 jacket sold for $2.7 mn

Buzz Aldrin's Apollo 11 jacket sold for $2.7 mn

The jacket worn by US astronaut Buzz Aldrin during his 1969 flight to the Moon aboard Apollo 11 was sold at auction for $2.7 million in New York Tuesday, Sotheby's announced.

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