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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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Spurs boss Frank relishing 'more than a friendly' against Arsenal

Spurs boss Frank relishing 'more than a friendly' against Arsenal

New Tottenham manager Thomas Frank admitted Tuesday that a pre-season clash against Arsenal in Hong Kong would be his first "great challenge" since taking charge and warned it would be "more than a friendly".

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Champions China drawn with North Korea at 2026 Women's Asian Cup

Champions China drawn with North Korea at 2026 Women's Asian Cup

Defending champions China were drawn in the same group in Sydney Tuesday as three-time winners North Korea for the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, while powerhouse Japan will take on Vietnam, India and Taiwan.

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Chinese, US officials meet for 2nd day of trade talks in Stockholm

Chinese, US officials meet for 2nd day of trade talks in Stockholm

Chinese and US delegations met for their second day of trade negotiations in Stockholm, with both sides said to be aiming to extend a truce due to end in two weeks' time.

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Barclays bank profit jumps on US tariffs volatility

Barclays bank profit jumps on US tariffs volatility

British bank Barclays posted on Tuesday second quarter profits that beat expectations as traders benefitted from volatility in global markets caused by US President Donald Trump's tariff blitz.

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Philips chops back US tariff bill

Philips chops back US tariff bill

Dutch medical equipment manufacturer Philips said Tuesday that the impact of US tariffs would be much less than it initially estimated, sending its share price surging.

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Violent videos draw more French teens into 'terror' plots, say prosecutors

Violent videos draw more French teens into 'terror' plots, say prosecutors

One 14-year-old was allegedly planning to blow up an Israeli embassy, while a 16-year-old was convicted of having plotted to attack far-right bars incensed by "injustice".

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'Once in a hundred years': villagers clean up after deadly China floods

'Once in a hundred years': villagers clean up after deadly China floods

Villagers in China wade through a stream of muddy water under a blazing July sun, cleaning and collecting belongings washed away by heavy rains and floods that have claimed dozens of lives across the northern region this week.

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World Rugby boss disappointed in Schmidt questioning player safety push

World Rugby boss disappointed in Schmidt questioning player safety push

World Rugby boss Alan Gilpin Tuesday said he was disappointed in Australia coach Joe Schmidt questioning the governing body's commitment to player safety after a controversial late try in the second Test against the British and Irish Lions.

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