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Cambodia-Thailand truce holds after shaky start

Cambodia-Thailand truce holds after shaky start

An uneasy ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia appeared to be holding Tuesday, as military commanders met despite Bangkok's allegations the truce had been breached with overnight skirmishes.

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European pharma industry still worried about tariffs

European pharma industry still worried about tariffs

The European pharmaceutical industry said Tuesday that it remained concerned a EU-US trade deal reached at the weekend does not provide certainty for critical sector.

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Ageless Ledecky wins 1,500m freestyle for 22nd world gold

Ageless Ledecky wins 1,500m freestyle for 22nd world gold

Katie Ledecky cruised to a dominant 1,500m freestyle gold in Singapore on Tuesday to claim the 22nd world title of her storied career.

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Russia kills 25 in Ukraine, as Kremlin says 'committed' to peace

Russia kills 25 in Ukraine, as Kremlin says 'committed' to peace

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that it wanted to pursue peace in Ukraine hours after mounting attacks that killed at least 25 people, including a 23-year-old pregnant woman and more than a dozen prison inmates.

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French health experts speak out against bee-killing pesticide

French health experts speak out against bee-killing pesticide

French health experts and patient associations on Tuesday urged authorities to protect the public from a bee-killing pesticide, saying the chemical could also harm children and adults.

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'Better than Olympics' as Popovici wins world 200m free gold

'Better than Olympics' as Popovici wins world 200m free gold

David Popovici called it "even better than the Olympics" after the Paris 2024 champion claimed a thrilling gold in the 200m freestyle at the swimming world championships on Tuesday.

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European stocks rally with eyes on earnings, trade deal

European stocks rally with eyes on earnings, trade deal

European stocks rallied Tuesday, lifted by a slew of corporate earnings and as investors further assessed the impact of the EU-US trade agreement.

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Former Olympic champion Dujardin makes dressage comeback after whipping ban

Former Olympic champion Dujardin makes dressage comeback after whipping ban

Former Olympic dressage champion Charlotte Dujardin returned to action at the weekend after serving a one-year suspension over a horse-whipping controversy that led to her withdrawal from the Paris Games.

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Gaza famine warning as Israel resists ceasefire calls

Gaza famine warning as Israel resists ceasefire calls

Gaza is slipping into famine, UN-backed experts warned Tuesday, as the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory said the death toll in the nearly 22-month war had surpassed 60,000.

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UK's Birmingham to bid final farewell to hometown hero Ozzy Osbourne

UK's Birmingham to bid final farewell to hometown hero Ozzy Osbourne

Heavy metal hell-raiser Ozzy Osbourne will be laid to rest on Wednesday, with thousands set to bid the legendary musician a final farewell when his funeral cortege drives through his UK hometown.

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