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Israel deports Greta Thunberg after intercepting Gaza-bound aid boat

Israel deports Greta Thunberg after intercepting Gaza-bound aid boat

Israel said campaigner Greta Thunberg left the country on a flight to Sweden via France on Tuesday, after she was detained along with other activists aboard a Gaza-bound aid boat.

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Ukraine says Russian drone attacks hit Kyiv, Odesa, killing two

Ukraine says Russian drone attacks hit Kyiv, Odesa, killing two

Russia carried out fresh drone attacks on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, and the port city of Odesa early on Tuesday, killing two people and hitting a maternity hospital, Ukrainian officials said.

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South Korea in 'final stages' to sign major tank deal with Poland

South Korea in 'final stages' to sign major tank deal with Poland

South Korea is in the "final stages" of negotiations to potentially sign a major deal to supply K2 tanks to Poland, according to South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration on Tuesday.

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Japan says two Chinese aircraft carriers seen in Pacific

Japan says two Chinese aircraft carriers seen in Pacific

Two Chinese aircraft carriers were operating in the Pacific for the first time, according to Japan, whose defence minister said Tuesday the move revealed the expansion of Beijing's military activities.

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Huawei founder says chips still lag 'one generation' behind US

Huawei founder says chips still lag 'one generation' behind US

Chinese tech giant Huawei's chips still "lag behind the United States by one generation", state media quoted its founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei as saying in a rare interview on Tuesday.

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Most markets extend gains as China-US talks head into second day

Most markets extend gains as China-US talks head into second day

Stocks mostly rose Tuesday as the latest round of China-US trade talks moved into a second day, with one of Donald Trump's top advisers saying he expected "a big, strong handshake".

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Combs's ex to face scrutiny on the stand from music mogul's defense

Combs's ex to face scrutiny on the stand from music mogul's defense

Sean Combs's defense lawyers on Tuesday will question a woman who dated the music mogul up until his arrest, and who has testified in agonizing detail that he pressured her into drug-fueled sex with escorts.

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Club World Cup riches await four African challengers

Club World Cup riches await four African challengers

The four African qualifiers for the revamped Club World Cup in the United States are set to become much richer, no matter how they fare in the 32-team tournament.

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Three key battles in World Test Championship final

Three key battles in World Test Championship final

Reigning champions Australia face South Africa in the World Test Championship final at Lord's, starting on Wednesday.

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FIFA's Club World Cup finally faces the ultimate test

FIFA's Club World Cup finally faces the ultimate test

With an eye-watering $1 billion in prize money, some of the biggest stars in the game and clubs competing from across the globe, FIFA's new Club World Cup has all the ingredients to be a huge event.

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