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Crisis-hit Germany headed for February 23 snap election

Crisis-hit Germany headed for February 23 snap election

Germany, mired in political crisis, is headed for February 23 elections, the main parties agreed Tuesday, aiming to form a stable government after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-party coalition collapsed last week.

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C.Africa urges lifting of embargo on diamond exports

C.Africa urges lifting of embargo on diamond exports

The Central African Republic (CAR) sought Tuesday to convince the regulatory body for global diamond trading to lift all restrictions against it, ending an export embargo in place for more than a decade.

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Poland hoping Swiatek can inspire BJK Cup 'revenge' against Spain

Poland hoping Swiatek can inspire BJK Cup 'revenge' against Spain

Poland head into their first-round clash with hosts Spain at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals buoyed by the presence of Iga Swiatek and dreaming of a first-ever title in the team event.

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Court challenge begins against UK oil and gas field approvals

Court challenge begins against UK oil and gas field approvals

Two environmental groups kicked off a legal challenge in Scotland on Tuesday to block the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields in the North Sea, with activists optimistic of success.

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Stock markets retreat on Trump tariff worries

Stock markets retreat on Trump tariff worries

European and Asian stock markets slid Tuesday on worries of a possible trade war between China and the United States when Donald Trump takes over as president, analysts said.

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Spain PM accused of 'blackmail' by tying budget to flood aid

Spain PM accused of 'blackmail' by tying budget to flood aid

Spain's minority left-wing government wants to galvanise its deadlocked 2025 draft budget by linking it to urgent reconstruction funds following devastating floods, sparking "blackmail" accusations from the conservative opposition.

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Lineker to leave Match of the Day after 26 years

Lineker to leave Match of the Day after 26 years

Former England football captain Gary Lineker will step down as host of the BBC's flagship Match of the Day highlights show at the end of the season, the broadcaster confirmed on Tuesday.

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New EU chief diplomat backs Ukraine as bloc's top team faces grilling

New EU chief diplomat backs Ukraine as bloc's top team faces grilling

The European Union's designated foreign policy chief said Tuesday that the bloc must back Ukraine "for as long as it takes", as she and other EU heavyweights faced scrutiny by parliament.

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Hong Kong press union head sues WSJ for 'unreasonable dismissal'

Hong Kong press union head sues WSJ for 'unreasonable dismissal'

A former Wall Street Journal reporter began proceedings Tuesday to sue the newspaper for "unreasonable dismissal", after she said she was fired for taking up a role heading a Hong Kong press union.

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Politics v cricket leaves Champions Trophy up in the air

Politics v cricket leaves Champions Trophy up in the air

India has reportedly said its men's cricket team will not travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy next year, throwing the event into turmoil.

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