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Probe highlights 'attack on press freedom' in Gaza war

Probe highlights 'attack on press freedom' in Gaza war

A collaborative investigation by international media outlets on Tuesday shed light on the circumstances behind more than 100 Palestinian journalists and media workers being killed in the Gaza war, some while wearing a press vest.

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Israel bombs Gaza as US warns against wider war

Israel bombs Gaza as US warns against wider war

Israel kept up its bombardment of Gaza on Tuesday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the "intense phase" of the war was winding down, as the United States urged its ally to avoid further escalation along the Lebanon border.

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Brazil frustrated by Costa Rica, Colombia beat Paraguay at Copa

Brazil frustrated by Costa Rica, Colombia beat Paraguay at Copa

A lacklustre Brazil launched their Copa America campaign with a dour 0-0 draw against Costa Rica on Monday as James Rodriguez inspired Colombia to a 2-1 win over Paraguay.

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China premier calls to 'oppose decoupling' at economic forum

China premier calls to 'oppose decoupling' at economic forum

China's premier called Tuesday for countries to "oppose decoupling", as economic tensions simmer between Beijing and the European Union, a key trading partner that is preparing to impose new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles next month.

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Media probe finds Israeli tank fire likely hit AFP Gaza office

Media probe finds Israeli tank fire likely hit AFP Gaza office

A collaborative investigation by AFP and international media outlets published Tuesday points to Israeli tank fire likely being the cause of blasts that damaged the global news agency's Gaza bureau on November 2.

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Olympic 800m champion Mu in tears as fall ends Paris dream

Olympic 800m champion Mu in tears as fall ends Paris dream

Reigning women's Olympic 800 metres champion Athing Mu will not defend her title at next month's Paris Games after suffering a dramatic fall at the US trials in Eugene, Oregon on Monday.

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Asian markets rebound on bargain-buying but tech worries linger

Asian markets rebound on bargain-buying but tech worries linger

Asian equities edged higher Tuesday after recent losses as investors ignored another tough day for tech titans on Wall Street that has raised concerns about a correction in markets following a string of record highs.

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Brazil frustrated by Costa Rica, Colombia beat Paraguay

Brazil frustrated by Costa Rica, Colombia beat Paraguay

A lacklustre Brazil launched their Copa America campaign with a dour 0-0 draw against Costa Rica on Monday as James Rodriguez inspired Colombia to a 2-1 win over Paraguay.

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Florida Panthers beat Edmonton Oilers 2-1 to win Stanley Cup final

Florida Panthers beat Edmonton Oilers 2-1 to win Stanley Cup final

The Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 to win ice hockey's Stanley Cup for the first time on Monday as Canada's 31-year title drought continued.

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Indonesia's all-girl Muslim metal band heads to Glastonbury

Indonesia's all-girl Muslim metal band heads to Glastonbury

When three Indonesian teen girls formed a metal band 10 years ago to sing about gender equality and peace over bone-crunching guitars and drums, they could scarcely have dreamed of one day playing at Glastonbury.

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