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French luxury giant LVMH half-year net profit drops 14%

French luxury giant LVMH half-year net profit drops 14%

The world's largest luxury group, LVMH, said Tuesday its half-year net profit slid 14 percent amid an uncertain geopolitical and economic environment.

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IOC mulls Palestinian call for Israel Olympics ban

IOC mulls Palestinian call for Israel Olympics ban

The International Olympic Committee was Tuesday weighing a Palestinian call for Israeli athletes to be barred from the Games over the war in Gaza, three days before the Opening Ceremony in Paris.

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Drug testers target China's swimmers in Olympic build-up

Drug testers target China's swimmers in Olympic build-up

World Aquatics has carried out its most rigorous drug testing programme ever in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics, with Chinese swimmers targeted.

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Strong US sales boost GM results as it slows some EV plans

Strong US sales boost GM results as it slows some EV plans

General Motors reported higher profits Tuesday behind another round of strong North American auto sales, with executives vowing a flexible approach to electric vehicle (EV) investment while demand growth ebbs.

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Stocks diverge as earnings in focus after US election drama

Stocks diverge as earnings in focus after US election drama

Global stock markets diverged Tuesday as the focus turned to tech company earnings following a strong start to a week dominated by the spellbinding US presidential race.

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'Assassin's Creed' makers defend 'creative liberties' in black samurai row

'Assassin's Creed' makers defend 'creative liberties' in black samurai row

The makers of "Assassin's Creed" defended their "creative liberties" on Tuesday after nearly 100,000 people signed a petition launched in Japan against the introduction of a new black samurai character.

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L'Occitane to exit Hong Kong stock exchange

L'Occitane to exit Hong Kong stock exchange

French luxury beauty products firm L'Occitane said Tuesday its shares would be removed from the Hong Kong stock exchange after a public offer had received sufficient support.

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'Error of judgement': UK dressage star Dujardin out of Olympics

'Error of judgement': UK dressage star Dujardin out of Olympics

British dressage star Charlotte Dujardin withdrew from the Paris Olympics on Tuesday after a video emerged showing her making "an error of judgement" during a coaching session.

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Internet blackout paints dark picture for Bangladesh call centres

Internet blackout paints dark picture for Bangladesh call centres

Hundreds of thousands of Bangladeshis work in outsourcing firms and the industry generates billions every year, but executives fear the internet shutdown imposed by authorities seeking to quell anti-government protests threatens its entire existence.

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June US home sales slower than expected, prices hit fresh high

June US home sales slower than expected, prices hit fresh high

US existing home sales dropped more than expected in June, according to industry data released Tuesday, while the median price hit a new high.

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