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Swiss court dismisses corruption case against late Uzbek leader's daughter

Swiss court dismisses corruption case against late Uzbek leader's daughter

Switzerland's Federal Criminal Court on Tuesday dismissed a money laundering case against Gulnara Karimova, the daughter of Uzbekistan's former president, who has been incarcerated in her home country.

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Frenchman Godon wins Romandie prologue, Pogacar fifth

Frenchman Godon wins Romandie prologue, Pogacar fifth

French champion Dorian Godon took a surprise victory in the Tour de Romandie opening prologue on Tuesday as world champion Tadej Pogacar could finish only fifth.

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Trump hails British as 'friends' as king visits amid Iran tensions

Trump hails British as 'friends' as king visits amid Iran tensions

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States has "no closer friends" than the British, as he welcomed King Charles III to the White House on a state visit overshadowed by tensions over the Iran war.

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Musk faces off with OpenAI in court over broken promises

Musk faces off with OpenAI in court over broken promises

Elon Musk showed up for opening remarks Tuesday in a courtroom showdown with OpenAI over whether the artificial intelligence company betrayed its non-profit mission.

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Will fuel shortages ruin summer vacations?

Will fuel shortages ruin summer vacations?

Concerns are growing that shortages of diesel and jet fuel due to supply problems caused by war between Iran and the United States could ruin summer vacations.

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Peace efforts stall as US examines latest Iran proposal

Peace efforts stall as US examines latest Iran proposal

Efforts to end the Middle East war appeared at a standstill on Tuesday, with the US considering Tehran's latest offer to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran saying Washington could no longer dictate terms.

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Mali faces advancing rebels in 'difficult' situation

Mali faces advancing rebels in 'difficult' situation

Jihadists and Tuareg separatists were advancing in northern Mali on Tuesday, three days after launching unprecedented attacks against the ruling junta, in what the government's Russian allies said remained a "difficult" situation.

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Monk ends barefoot Sri Lanka trek with a dog and plea for peace

Monk ends barefoot Sri Lanka trek with a dog and plea for peace

A saffron-robed Buddhist monk ended a gruelling barefoot walk across Sri Lanka on Tuesday with an impassioned appeal for world peace and kindness towards animals.

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Macron urges Andorra to 'move forwards' on decriminalising abortion

Macron urges Andorra to 'move forwards' on decriminalising abortion

French President Emmanuel Macron called on Andorra Tuesday to "move forwards" on decriminalising abortion during a visit to the principality, which maintains one of Europe's last total bans on abortion.

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German bid to rescue 'Timmy' the whale passes key hurdle

German bid to rescue 'Timmy' the whale passes key hurdle

German rescuers on Tuesday hauled a stranded humpback whale into a special boat due to carry it to deeper waters, in the latest attempt to free the cetacean whose ordeal has captured hearts in Germany for weeks.

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