Putin claims Ukraine suffered 'catastrophic' losses in counter attack
President Vladimir Putin claimed Tuesday that Ukraine was suffering massive losses in its long-awaited counter-offensive against Russian forces in Ukraine, saying Kyiv's casualties were ten times higher than Moscow's.
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UK news group apologises to staff for sexual harassment: report
UK publisher Guardian News & Media has apologised to women who said a veteran ex-columnist at The Observer newspaper had sexually assaulted or harassed them, US media reported.
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Students among three dead in UK attacks
Three people, including two students, were found dead and a van tried to mow down three others in Nottingham, central England, on Tuesday, in incidents the authorities believe are linked.
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Six dead in Cuba flooding, hundreds of houses damaged
The death toll from heavy rains and flooding in east and central Cuba has risen to six, official media reported Tuesday as thousands of evacuees started returning home amid widespread property damage.
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Floating island plan for French Riviera dropped after ecological concerns
Backers of a controversial private floating island intended to anchor off the French Riviera said Tuesday they were abandoning the project in the face of opposition from local politicians and environmental groups.
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New Grammy categories include Africa-specific music prize
The 2024 Grammy Awards will feature new honors including for Best African Music Performance, the Recording Academy announced Tuesday.
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Will Kylian Mbappe actually leave PSG this time?
Will Kylian Mbappe stay at Paris Saint-Germain or go this summer? Could he negotiate a new contract with the French champions?
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Messi confirms triumphant 2022 World Cup was probably his last
Lionel Messi on Tuesday confirmed he "doesn't think" he will play at another World Cup in an interview with Chinese media, after the 35-year-old led Argentina to victory at last year's tournament in Qatar.
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Ex-All Black Sopoaga 'happy' for Lyon after Garbajosa axe
Lyon's former New Zealand fly-half Lima Sopoaga said on Tuesday coach Xavier Garbajosa's departure from the French club should have come earlier.
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Fed starts interest rate meeting as inflation continues to cool
The US Federal Reserve on Tuesday kicked off a two-day meeting to set its benchmark lending rate, with fresh signs of cooling inflation increasing the chance it will pause its aggressive cycle of rate hikes.
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