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Taiwan begins military drills as China pressure grows

Taiwan begins military drills as China pressure grows

Taiwan's largest military drills of the year began Wednesday as the island democracy attempts to prepare its population for a potential Chinese invasion.

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High bills, cheap panels drive a Philippine solar surge

High bills, cheap panels drive a Philippine solar surge

Edwin Salas watched as the first of 20 solar panels was installed on the roof of his home, joining a Philippine solar energy boom sent into overdrive by the Middle East war.

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UK mansion where 'listeners' spied on Nazi generals becomes museum

UK mansion where 'listeners' spied on Nazi generals becomes museum

Upstairs, Nazi generals enjoyed wine and lounged in elegant rooms. Downstairs in the basement, a team of covert listeners followed their chatter, gleaning vital insights into Germany's war plans.

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Russian barrage on Ukraine kills 2, wounds dozens more

Russian barrage on Ukraine kills 2, wounds dozens more

Russian strikes on Ukraine's capital and surrounding region killed at least two people and wounded dozens more, authorities said Wednesday, after fresh overnight missile and drone attacks.

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Sabalenka tops Uchijima in WTA Toronto opener

Sabalenka tops Uchijima in WTA Toronto opener

World number one Aryna Sabalenka returned to her hard court comfort zone with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Japanese qualifier Moyuka Uchijima in the WTA 1000 in Toronto on Tuesday.

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RE Royalties Announces Third Investment in Solaris Energy's Portfolio and Letter of Intent for Expanded Royalty Partnership for a Further US$62.7 Million

RE Royalties Announces Third Investment in Solaris Energy's Portfolio and Letter of Intent for Expanded Royalty Partnership for a Further US$62.7 Million

All amounts in US dollars unless otherwise stated.

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Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati Masters with wrist injury

Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati Masters with wrist injury

World number two Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the ATP Cincinnati Masters with the wrist injury that has sidelined him since April, organizers said Tuesday.

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Kgatlana strikes as South Africa reach WAFCON quarter-finals

Kgatlana strikes as South Africa reach WAFCON quarter-finals

Star striker Thembi Kgatlana scored as South Africa edged Burkina Faso 1-0 on Tuesday to squeeze into the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-finals in Morocco.

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SpaceX revenue jumps 92% in first earnings report, but shares slide

SpaceX revenue jumps 92% in first earnings report, but shares slide

SpaceX's revenue jumped 92 percent in the second quarter, beating analyst expectations by around $1 billion in its first post-IPO earnings report, but shares tumbled as investors remained skeptical about the company's ability to deliver on lofty promises.

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Pakistan close on series-levelling win against West Indies

Pakistan close on series-levelling win against West Indies

Pakistan's spinners put their team on course for a series-levelling victory as the West Indies stumbled to 103 for six -- a lead of just 60 runs -– on an eventful third day of the second and final Test in Trinidad on Tuesday.

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