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Israel braces for unrest over divisive judicial reform

Israel braces for unrest over divisive judicial reform

Israel braced for fresh strikes and protests Tuesday following a divisive parliamentary vote on a controversial judicial reform which has split the nation and drawn criticism from allies abroad.

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Pakistanis abandon hopes of reaching Europe after boat tragedies

Pakistanis abandon hopes of reaching Europe after boat tragedies

After spending weeks in Libya trying to reach Europe illegally, Muhammad Naeem Butt turned back -- abandoning a journey that has already cost hundreds of Pakistani lives this summer.

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Norway's Hegerberg pulls out of World Cup game just before kick-off

Norway's Hegerberg pulls out of World Cup game just before kick-off

Star forward Ada Hegerberg pulled out of Norway's Women's World Cup game against Switzerland on Tuesday moments before kick-off, walking back down the tunnel and being replaced in the starting line-up.

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Putin aims to bolster Africa ties despite Ukraine conflict

Putin aims to bolster Africa ties despite Ukraine conflict

Russia hosts African leaders this week for a summit aimed at boosting ties despite concerns in Africa over the conflict in Ukraine and the suspension of a deal on Ukrainian grain exports.

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Storm brings down trees in Milan as fire closes Sicily airport

Storm brings down trees in Milan as fire closes Sicily airport

Violent storms have hit northern Italy, causing the death of teenage scout on a camping trip, while wildfires in Sicily forced Palermo airport to close on Tuesday.

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Philippines stun New Zealand for historic first World Cup win

Philippines stun New Zealand for historic first World Cup win

The Philippines claimed a historic first World Cup win on Tuesday as they stunned co-hosts New Zealand 1-0 thanks to a first-half Sarina Bolden header.

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Top Russian, Chinese officials to visit North Korea in post-pandemic first

Top Russian, Chinese officials to visit North Korea in post-pandemic first

North Korea will this week welcome Russia's defence minister and a high-level Chinese delegation to Pyongyang for Korean War armistice anniversary celebrations, state media said Tuesday, a sign it could be reopening its borders to high-level visitors after a lengthy pandemic closure.

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US team liberated after winning equal pay battle: Alex Morgan

US team liberated after winning equal pay battle: Alex Morgan

Alex Morgan said Tuesday her United States team felt liberated after winning their fight for equal pay and can now focus on pursuing an unprecedented third straight Women's World Cup crown.

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Philippines stun co-hosts New Zealand for first World Cup win

Philippines stun co-hosts New Zealand for first World Cup win

The Philippines claimed their first win at a World Cup on Tuesday as they stunned co-hosts New Zealand 1-0 thanks to a first-half Sarina Bolden header.

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China stimulus hopes help boost stock markets, Fed in focus

China stimulus hopes help boost stock markets, Fed in focus

Hong Kong led a surge across markets Tuesday after China's leaders pledged fresh measures to boost the nation's stuttering economy, building on optimism that central banks were nearing the end of their rate-hiking cycle.

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