Colombia orchid sanctuary collects and clones endangered species
Deep in Colombia's northwestern forests, an orchid enthusiast has gathered a colorful collection of nearly 25,000 specimens, some of which he is cloning to protect them from extinction.
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French luxury giant LVMH half-year net profit drops 14%
The world's largest luxury group, LVMH, said Tuesday its half-year net profit slid 14 percent amid an uncertain geopolitical and economic environment.
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IOC mulls Palestinian call for Israel Olympics ban
The International Olympic Committee was Tuesday weighing a Palestinian call for Israeli athletes to be barred from the Games over the war in Gaza, three days before the Opening Ceremony in Paris.
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Drug testers target China's swimmers in Olympic build-up
World Aquatics has carried out its most rigorous drug testing programme ever in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics, with Chinese swimmers targeted.
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Strong US sales boost GM results as it slows some EV plans
General Motors reported higher profits Tuesday behind another round of strong North American auto sales, with executives vowing a flexible approach to electric vehicle (EV) investment while demand growth ebbs.
Read moreStocks diverge as earnings in focus after US election drama
Global stock markets diverged Tuesday as the focus turned to tech company earnings following a strong start to a week dominated by the spellbinding US presidential race.
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'Assassin's Creed' makers defend 'creative liberties' in black samurai row
The makers of "Assassin's Creed" defended their "creative liberties" on Tuesday after nearly 100,000 people signed a petition launched in Japan against the introduction of a new black samurai character.
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Indian priests invoke heavenly powers for Kamala Harris
The god of truth and righteousness is on the side of the Democratic Party in this year's US presidential election, according to Hindu priests in likely nominee Kamala Harris' ancestral Indian village.
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L'Occitane to exit Hong Kong stock exchange
French luxury beauty products firm L'Occitane said Tuesday its shares would be removed from the Hong Kong stock exchange after a public offer had received sufficient support.
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Kyiv's top diplomat urges 'direct' Ukraine peace talks on China trip
Ukraine's foreign minister said Tuesday it was important for Kyiv and Beijing -- a close ally of Moscow -- to speak directly about ending the war in Ukraine, during a visit to China.
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