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Germany defender Rudiger announces international retirement

Germany defender Rudiger announces international retirement

Germany defender Antonio Rudiger on Tuesday announced his international retirement, two months after last playing for Germany at the 2026 World Cup.

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EU says Russian 'hybrid attacks' won't halt aid to Ukraine

EU says Russian 'hybrid attacks' won't halt aid to Ukraine

The European Union's top diplomat said Thursday that Russian "hybrid attacks" would not scare Europe off supporting Ukraine -- but the bloc is struggling to come up with fresh air defences for Kyiv.

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Musk defends AI data centers, slams EU rules at G20

Musk defends AI data centers, slams EU rules at G20

Elon Musk on Tuesday urged the G20 to tread softly on regulating tech and AI, saying European-style rules inhibit innovation.

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Explosives used in sabotage attack on German power lines

Explosives used in sabotage attack on German power lines

Improvised explosive devices were used Tuesday in a sabotage attack near a coal-fired power plant in Germany, with several electricity lines damaged and supply briefly interrupted, officials said.

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Activists blame Kenya for Ugandan opposition figure's plight

Activists blame Kenya for Ugandan opposition figure's plight

A coalition of Ugandan and Kenyan activists on Tuesday blamed Kenya for the plight of Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye, whose health is deteriorating as he faces treason charges.

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Nepali families hold symbolic funerals for missing after floods

Nepali families hold symbolic funerals for missing after floods

After days of searching shelters and morgues, many Nepali families held symbolic funeral ceremonies on Tuesday to "liberate the souls" of loved ones missing since the deadly flash floods last week.

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Iran president offers US olive branch, hails Russian support

Iran president offers US olive branch, hails Russian support

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday vowed to match any US move to return to a June deal aimed at ending their war and thanked Russia's Vladimir Putin for Moscow's stance on the conflict during an international summit.

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Newcastle sign Lille forward Fernandez-Pardo

Newcastle sign Lille forward Fernandez-Pardo

Newcastle signed Belgium forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Lille in a deal worth a reported £51 million ($69 million) on Tuesday.

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TrustFinance Community Choice Awards 2026 Opens Global Voting

TrustFinance Community Choice Awards 2026 Opens Global Voting

Voting is now open for the TrustFinance Community Choice Awards 2026, inviting the public to recognize financial companies that have earned their communities' trust and confidence.

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Even at Elysee, phones are handed in, Macron tells French pupils

Even at Elysee, phones are handed in, Macron tells French pupils

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday told high school pupils that phones and social networks were "not good" for them, arguing that even at the Elysee presidential palace attendees were asked to give up their devices before meetings.

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