Spain starts probing causes of massive blackout
Spain on Tuesday began to investigate the causes of the crippling blackout that disrupted millions of lives across the Iberian Peninsula, with a court probing potential "sabotage" of critical infrastructure.
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France targets cheap Chinese goods with fee on packages
France wants to start charging non-EU online sellers a handling fee for each low-value package shipped to domestic customers, government ministers said Tuesday as the country copes with an influx of cheap goods from China.
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Amnesty accuses Israel of 'live-streamed genocide' in Gaza
Amnesty International on Tuesday accused Israel of committing a "live-streamed genocide" by forcibly displacing most Gazans and deliberately creating a humanitarian catastrophe -- allegations Israel dismissed as "blatant lies".
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Japan, Philippines leaders vow to deepen security ties
The leaders of Japan and the Philippines pledged in Manila on Tuesday to deepen security ties, including increased intelligence sharing, as they grapple with territorial disputes with China.
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AstraZeneca moves some production to US amid tariff threat
British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca announced Tuesday that it has begun moving some of its European production to the United States, ahead of President Donald Trump's possible tariffs on the sector.
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Shadman's ton gives Bangladesh lead in 2nd Zimbabwe Test
Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam smashed a century in the second Test against Zimbabwe on Tuesday, giving the hosts a lead of 64 runs at the end of the second day with three wickets in hand.
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Barca's Yamal: I admire Messi but don't compare myself to him
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal said he is focussed on being himself and not on comparisons to Lionel Messi, ahead of the Champions League semi-final clash against Inter Milan on Wednesday.
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Pfizer profits dip on lower Paxlovid sales
Pfizer reported a dip in profits Tuesday, driven partly by lower sales of Covid-19 therapeutic drug Paxlovid, as it maintained a 2025 forecast that does not include potential tariff effects.
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French right-wing TV host fans talk of presidential bid
Provocative French radio and television host Cyril Hanouna has the country guessing Tuesday over whether he will run to be president in 2027.
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Two men in court charged with 'moronic' felling of famed UK tree
Two men appeared in court on Tuesday accused of chopping down one of the UK's most famous trees, as prosecutors said the pair went on a "moronic mission" in a case that sparked national outrage in Britain.
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