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BBC slashes 100 jobs, closes two channels

BBC slashes 100 jobs, closes two channels

The BBC announced more than 100 job cuts and the closure of two channels Tuesday as the cash-strapped UK broadcaster aims to save 500 million pounds ($668 million) over the next two years.

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All-rounder Minhas stars as Pakistan crush England in tri-series

All-rounder Minhas stars as Pakistan crush England in tri-series

All-rounder Arafat Minhas struck a maiden ODI half-century and grabbed a career-best six wickets to anchor Pakistan's convincing 87-run win over England in the tri-series in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.

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Tech jitters lead stocks lower, oil surges then slides

Tech jitters lead stocks lower, oil surges then slides

Technology firms led losses across sluggish stock markets Tuesday on growing fears about the AI investment boom ahead of earnings reports from major companies in the sector.

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Bavuma hits 179, Rabada strikes as South Africa dominate

Bavuma hits 179, Rabada strikes as South Africa dominate

Temba Bavuma hit a career-best 179 and Kagiso Rabada took an early wicket as South Africa dominated the third day of the second Test against Australia at St George's Park on Tuesday.

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Allrounder Minhas stars as Pakistan crush England in tri-series

Allrounder Minhas stars as Pakistan crush England in tri-series

Allrounder Arafat Minhas struck a maiden half-century and grabbed a career-best six wickets to anchor Pakistan's convincing 87-run win over England in the tri-series in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.

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Tap water no longer drinkable near South Africa capital

Tap water no longer drinkable near South Africa capital

Residents of neighbourhoods in South Africa's Tshwane municipality, which includes the capital Pretoria, have been told to stop drinking tap water after waterborne pathogens led hundreds of people to seek medical treatment, the city said Tuesday.

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Arsenal coach Arteta always a leader, says former teammate Gnabry

Arsenal coach Arteta always a leader, says former teammate Gnabry

Bayern winger Serge Gnabry is not surprised former teammate Mikel Arteta became a successful coach, saying the Arsenal boss was always a leader in the dressing room.

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Bavuma hits 179 to lead South African fightback

Bavuma hits 179 to lead South African fightback

Temba Bavuma hit a career-best 179 to lead a dramatic South African fightback on the third day of the second Test against Australia at St George’s Park on Tuesday.

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Investors pledge 230 billion euros at German summit: Merz

Investors pledge 230 billion euros at German summit: Merz

Major companies at an economic summit hosted by the German government have committed to investing around 230 billion euros ($258 billion), Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Tuesday in Berlin.

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Solid GM results overshadowed by latest jump in commodity costs

Solid GM results overshadowed by latest jump in commodity costs

Higher commodity costs due to the US-Iran war overshadowed General Motors' solid earnings and a new share buyback announcement Tuesday, sending shares lower.

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