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Climate change quickly warming Scottish lochs: study

Climate change quickly warming Scottish lochs: study

Climate change has caused a rapid and extensive rise in temperature in Scotland's lochs and reservoirs, according to research published on Tuesday that predicts the trend will continue if nothing is done.

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US hosts weapons summit for Ukraine as Moscow warns of world war

US hosts weapons summit for Ukraine as Moscow warns of world war

Top US officials hosted emergency talks with allies in Germany on Tuesday on supplying Kyiv with more weapons to fend off Russia's assault, as the UN 'schief headed to Moscow in a bid to avert further escalation of the conflict.

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'Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra' to play in flagship BBC Proms

'Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra' to play in flagship BBC Proms

A newly formed orchestra comprising Ukrainian musicians from across Europe will feature as the world's biggest classical music festival resumes in full after the Covid pandemic, the BBC said Tuesday.

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Moldova security talks on blasts in Russia-backed region

Moldova security talks on blasts in Russia-backed region

The president of ex-Soviet Moldova on Tuesday convened a meeting of the country's security council after a series of blasts in the Russian-backed separatist Transnistria region.

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US vows to move 'heaven and earth' on bolstering Ukraine

US vows to move 'heaven and earth' on bolstering Ukraine

The United States vowed Tuesday to move "heaven and earth" to help Ukraine win its battle against Russia's unprovoked invasion, as allies from 40 nations met to bolster Kyiv's defence against Moscow.

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Cash-strapped Sri Lanka to sell 'golden' visas

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka to sell 'golden' visas

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka announced Tuesday it would sell long-term visas to attract desperately needed foreign currency after the island nation ran out of dollars to pay for food and fuel.

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Raducanu set for fourth coach in a year after cutting Beltz loose

Raducanu set for fourth coach in a year after cutting Beltz loose

US Open champion Emma Raducanu is set to appoint her fourth coach in a year after ending her association with Torben Beltz after just five months, she said on Tuesday.

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Harayda navigates from Olympic setback to sailing's toughest race

Harayda navigates from Olympic setback to sailing's toughest race

James Harayda, displaying the natural steeliness of a sailor, picked himself up from the disappointment of his Olympic dream being dashed and is bidding to become the youngest competitor in the 2024 Vendee Globe.

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Palestinian killed during Israeli West Bank 'counter-terrorism' raid

Palestinian killed during Israeli West Bank 'counter-terrorism' raid

One Palestinian was killed Tuesday when Israeli forces stormed a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, in what the army called a "counter-terrorism" operation that sparked violent riots.

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Buttler tons to Kohli ducks: hits and misses of the IPL so far

Buttler tons to Kohli ducks: hits and misses of the IPL so far

The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League has passed the half-way mark after a month of high-octane action in the world's richest Twenty20 cricket tournament.

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