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Russia jails doctor over alleged Ukraine comments during consultation

Russia jails doctor over alleged Ukraine comments during consultation

Russia on Tuesday sentenced a 68-year-old paediatrician to five and a half years in prison for allegedly criticising the Ukraine campaign during an appointment, after she was denounced by the ex-wife of a soldier killed in combat.

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EU vessels to cease fishing in Senegal after accord expires

EU vessels to cease fishing in Senegal after accord expires

European fishing vessels will imminently cease activities in Senegalese waters after the non-renewal of an agreement between Brussels and Dakar, EU ambassador Jean-Marc Pisani said Tuesday.

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Bayer shares hit 20-yr low as problems pile up

Bayer shares hit 20-yr low as problems pile up

Bayer's shares plunged to a 20-year low Tuesday after the German chemicals giant cut its earnings outlook and posted a worse-than-expected loss on woes related to its troubled agrochemicals division.

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Poland hoping Swiatek can inspire BJK Cup 'revenge' against Spain

Poland hoping Swiatek can inspire BJK Cup 'revenge' against Spain

Poland head into their first-round clash with hosts Spain at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals buoyed by the presence of Iga Swiatek and dreaming of a first-ever title in the team event.

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Court challenge begins against UK oil and gas field approvals

Court challenge begins against UK oil and gas field approvals

Two environmental groups kicked off a legal challenge in Scotland on Tuesday to block the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields in the North Sea, with activists optimistic of success.

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Spain PM accused of 'blackmail' by tying budget to flood aid

Spain PM accused of 'blackmail' by tying budget to flood aid

Spain's minority left-wing government wants to galvanise its deadlocked 2025 draft budget by linking it to urgent reconstruction funds following devastating floods, sparking "blackmail" accusations from the conservative opposition.

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Lineker to leave Match of the Day after 26 years

Lineker to leave Match of the Day after 26 years

Former England football captain Gary Lineker will step down as host of the BBC's flagship Match of the Day highlights show at the end of the season, the broadcaster confirmed on Tuesday.

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Politics v cricket leaves Champions Trophy up in the air

Politics v cricket leaves Champions Trophy up in the air

India has reportedly said its men's cricket team will not travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy next year, throwing the event into turmoil.

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Azerbaijan defends fossil fuels at COP29 as big names skip summit

Azerbaijan defends fossil fuels at COP29 as big names skip summit

The host of the UN climate summit in Azerbaijan on Tuesday defended fossil fuels and the right of countries to exploit them as dozens of world leaders arrived for the COP29 conference.

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Environment groups lose appeal in Shell climate case in the Netherlands

Environment groups lose appeal in Shell climate case in the Netherlands

Dutch judges ruled Tuesday against an appeal by climate groups who said oil giant Shell was not doing enough to curb its greenhouse gas emissions, striking down a landmark judgement three years ago.

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