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Georgia uses water cannon, tear gas at pro-EU rally after government threats

Georgia uses water cannon, tear gas at pro-EU rally after government threats

Georgian police on Tuesday evening used water cannon and tear gas on the sixth night of pro-EU protests in Tbilisi after the prime minister threatened demonstrators with reprisals amid a deepening crisis in the Black Sea nation.

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Scottish artist Jasleen Kaur wins 2024 Turner Prize

Scottish artist Jasleen Kaur wins 2024 Turner Prize

Scottish artist Jasleen Kaur won the prestigious Turner Prize on Tuesday, as the UK contemporary art award celebrated its 40th anniversary.

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Barca hit five as they return to winning ways at Mallorca

Barca hit five as they return to winning ways at Mallorca

Raphinha and Lamine Yamal inspired Barcelona to a first win in four La Liga outings as they beat Mallorca 5-1 on Tuesday.

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S. Korea president says will lift martial law

S. Korea president says will lift martial law

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol said Wednesday he would lift martial law, just hours after imposing it in a bid to quell what he called "anti-state forces".

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Olympic champion Evenepoel breaks hand, shoulder in postal van collision

Olympic champion Evenepoel breaks hand, shoulder in postal van collision

Double Olympic road cycling champion Remco Evenepoel broke a hand, ribs and shoulder blade when he collided with the open door of a postal van in Brussels during an off-season training ride on Tuesday.

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Syria rebels advance on central city

Syria rebels advance on central city

Islamist-led rebels advanced Tuesday on Syria's fourth-largest city Hama, buoyed by their lightning capture of swathes of the north in an offensive that ended four years of relative calm.

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S. Korea's President Yoon, embattled conservative

S. Korea's President Yoon, embattled conservative

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who declared martial law on Tuesday, was elected in 2022 as a conservative political novice promising a tougher line on North Korea.

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UK museum in talks with Greece over 'long-term' deal for Parthenon Marbles

UK museum in talks with Greece over 'long-term' deal for Parthenon Marbles

UK officials hinted Tuesday that a deal was in the works with Greece to end a decades-long dispute over the highly contested and priceless Parthenon Marbles.

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What we know about South Korea's martial law

What we know about South Korea's martial law

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday declared martial law, blasting the opposition as "anti-state forces" threatening the country's democracy.

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Biden announces $1 bn for Africa during maiden trip

Biden announces $1 bn for Africa during maiden trip

President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced more than $1 billion in humanitarian assistance to Africa during a visit to Angola, where the United States is showcasing a major infrastructure project aimed at countering China's investments on the continent.

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