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Rain-triggered landslide kills 16 in Indonesia

Rain-triggered landslide kills 16 in Indonesia

A landslide triggered by heavy rain on Indonesia's main island of Java has killed at least 16 people with three others missing, disaster officials said Tuesday.

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Zverev primed for 'very intense' Australian Open semi-final

Zverev primed for 'very intense' Australian Open semi-final

Alexander Zverev said Tuesday he believes he can reach the Australian Open final for the first time and is primed for a "very intense and high-level" clash to get there -- with Novak Djokovic or Carlos Alcaraz standing in his way.

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Pharrell pursues Paris landmark takeovers with Louvre show

Pharrell pursues Paris landmark takeovers with Louvre show

Paris Men's Fashion Week kicks off Tuesday, headlined by Pharrell Williams' highly anticipated new show for Louis Vuitton which is set to take over the Louvre in the evening.

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EV sales slip in Europe in 2024 in overall stable car market

EV sales slip in Europe in 2024 in overall stable car market

Sales of electric cars slid last year in Europe in an otherwise stable market, data from carmakers showed Tuesday.

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Afghan Taliban government announces prisoner swap with US

Afghan Taliban government announces prisoner swap with US

The Taliban government said Tuesday it had released American citizens from prison in return for an Afghan fighter held in the United States, in a deal brokered by Qatar.

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Stuttering PSG face moment of truth in Champions League

Stuttering PSG face moment of truth in Champions League

A stuttering and entirely unconvincing Champions League campaign for Paris Saint-Germain will come to a head if they lose to Manchester City on Wednesday, an outcome which would leave the French club teetering on the brink of an early exit.

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Fire at Turkey ski resort hotel kills 10, injures 32

Fire at Turkey ski resort hotel kills 10, injures 32

A fire engulfed a hotel at the popular Kartalkaya ski resort in northwestern Turkey early Tuesday, killing 10 people died and injuring 32 others, the interior minister said.

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Israel-Hamas truce holding though Trump doubts it will last

Israel-Hamas truce holding though Trump doubts it will last

The Israel-Hamas ceasefire entered a third day Tuesday, while US President Donald Trump said he doubted the fragile deal would hold.

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Trump takes US reins with flurry of executive orders

Trump takes US reins with flurry of executive orders

US President Donald Trump begins his first full day in office Tuesday, riding a wave of executive orders signed just hours after his inauguration on everything from immigration to the environment and culture wars.

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Zverev beats Paul and a feather to reach Melbourne semis

Zverev beats Paul and a feather to reach Melbourne semis

Alexander Zverev was disturbed by a feather before battling into the Australian Open semi-finals for a second straight year Tuesday with victory over Tommy Paul and edge closer to his maiden Grand Slam title.

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