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Italian Luca Parmitano to be first European to join an Artemis mission: NASA

Italian Luca Parmitano to be first European to join an Artemis mission: NASA

Luca Parmitano, an Italian astronaut, will be the pilot of NASA's Artemis 3 voyage, the first European to join one of the program's missions, the US space agency announced Tuesday.

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One killed as Kenyan protests at US Ebola centre turn violent

One killed as Kenyan protests at US Ebola centre turn violent

At least one person was killed as Kenyan police fought violent running battles and fired tear gas Tuesday at hundreds of people protesting against an Ebola quarantine centre being built for US citizens in a tourist town.

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Stocks slump as US tech rebound falters, oil dips below $90

Stocks slump as US tech rebound falters, oil dips below $90

Stock markets fell Tuesday, giving back earlier gains as US technology stocks turned lower after weeks of solid gains on renewed doubts about prospects for AI names.

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Somalia backs referee after he is denied entry to US

Somalia backs referee after he is denied entry to US

Somalia on Tuesday defended award-winning referee Omar Artan after he was denied entry to the United States, preventing him from becoming the first Somali official to officiate at a World Cup finals.

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Lord's pitch rated 'unsatisfactory' by ICC

Lord's pitch rated 'unsatisfactory' by ICC

The Lord's pitch for the first Test between New Zealand and England has been rated as "unsatisfactory" by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

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COP31 host unveils 'electrification' priority for climate talks

COP31 host unveils 'electrification' priority for climate talks

COP31 host Turkey urged countries Tuesday to join a voluntary push to make electricity account for 35 percent of global energy demand by 2035 as it announced its priorities for the UN climate talks.

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Pope Leo XIV met Bad Bunny in Madrid on Monday: Vatican

Pope Leo XIV met Bad Bunny in Madrid on Monday: Vatican

Pope Leo XIV held a surprise meeting with Puerto Rican music star Bad Bunny at Real Madrid's Bernabeu stadium on during his state visit to Spain, the Vatican said on Tuesday.

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Stocks turn lower as US tech rebound falters

Stocks turn lower as US tech rebound falters

Stock markets fell Tuesday, giving back earlier gains as US technology stocks turned lower after weeks of solid gains on renewed doubts about prospects for AI names.

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EU orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots for free

EU orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots for free

The EU ordered Meta on Tuesday to give rival AI chatbots access to its WhatsApp platform for free within five working days as it carries out an antitrust probe, or risk a heavy fine.

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Visma win Auvergne team time-trial but Baudin keeps yellow

Visma win Auvergne team time-trial but Baudin keeps yellow

American Matteo Jorgenson led Visma-Lease a Bike over the line to win Tuesday's 28km team time-trial on stage three of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes as Frenchman Alex Baudin retained the overall leader's yellow jersey.

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