Dollar softens after rally, stocks stable but uncertainty reigns
The dollar lost a little of its strength Tuesday after starting the week by surging against major peers, including a record high versus the pound, and while equity markets stabilised sentiment remained dampened by recession fears.
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Hurricane Ian strengthens to Category 3 storm ahead of Cuba, Florida landfall
Hurricane Ian strengthened into a Category 3 storm on Tuesday, the United States National Hurricane Center said, as Cuba and Florida -- both in the storm's likely path -- ramped up preparations to deal with high winds and potential flooding.
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Rare protest in China tech hub over Covid lockdown
Dozens of people have taken part in a rare protest in the southern Chinese tech hub of Shenzhen, social media footage shows, after officials announced a snap lockdown over a handful of Covid cases.
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Singapore dressed up to party like it's 2019 for F1 return
With tickets selling fast and party suites costing up to $70,000 a night, Singapore is putting the pedal to the metal when it hosts Asia's first Formula One race this weekend since the pandemic.
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When movie fan-art becomes the real thing
It's a hobby that can turn into the real thing -- some fan-art film posters are so good that they end up in galleries or even earn the artist a chance to work with Hollywood's biggest names.
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Matsuyama to defend Zozo Championship in Japan
World number 18 Hideki Matsuyama said Tuesday that he will defend his Zozo Championship crown at his home US PGA Tour event in Japan next month.
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In Spain, politicians wage tax war ahead of elections
With elections a year away, the battle lines have been drawn between Spain's left-wing government and its right-wing regions who are tripping over themselves to unveil lower tax policies.
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Ireland to unveil budget to tackle cost of living and energy crises
The Irish government will on Tuesday unveil its budget for the upcoming year and its plans to deal with widespread problems caused by the cost of living and energy crises.
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Exiled to Latvia, Russian free media defy Kremlin
Exiled to Latvia since the invasion of Ukraine, Russian free media have made it their mission to provide independent information to millions of their compatriots subjected to Kremlin propaganda.
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Puerto Rico make women's World Cup basketball quarters for first time
Puerto Rico booked the last quarter-final slot at the women's basketball World Cup on Tuesday with a "fairytale" 92-73 win over South Korea, securing a knockout place for the first time.
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