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EU signs off on asylum overhaul

EU signs off on asylum overhaul

The EU on Tuesday gave the final green light to a landmark overhaul of its migration and asylum policies that will see hardened borders and responsibility shared among member states.

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French climber dies in Nepal, two Mongolians missing on Everest

French climber dies in Nepal, two Mongolians missing on Everest

A French climber died on Mount Makalu, the world's fifth-highest peak, expedition organisers said Tuesday, while search and rescue operations were underway for two Mongolian men who went missing while attempting to summit Mount Everest.

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Varane announces Man Utd exit at end of season

Varane announces Man Utd exit at end of season

Raphael Varane announced on Tuesday he will leave Manchester United at the end of the season when his contract expires following a three-year spell at Old Trafford.

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Indonesia flood death toll rises to 57 with 22 missing

Indonesia flood death toll rises to 57 with 22 missing

Rescuers recovered more bodies on Tuesday after weekend flash floods and cold lava flow on Indonesia's Sumatra island killed at least 57 people and left another 22 missing, provincial officials said.

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Stock markets diverge on eve of key US inflation data

Stock markets diverge on eve of key US inflation data

European and Asian stock markets were flat to slightly lower Tuesday on the eve of key US inflation data that could have a huge bearing on the extent of US interest rate cuts this year.

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Make Buddhism cool again: South Korea's controversial DJ 'monk'

Make Buddhism cool again: South Korea's controversial DJ 'monk'

With a shaved head and flowing monk robes, a South Korean DJ chants traditional Buddhist scripture mixed with Gen-Z life advice over a thumping EDM beat, as the crowd goes wild.

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A gloomy season for Ethiopia's 'green gold' at the khat market

A gloomy season for Ethiopia's 'green gold' at the khat market

"We call it green gold," says Ramadan Youssouf, a khat trader in the Ethiopian town of Aweday, one of the largest markets in the world for the mildly narcotic shrub.

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Emirates Stadium to become home for Arsenal's women's team

Emirates Stadium to become home for Arsenal's women's team

Arsenal's Emirates Stadium will become the main home for the women's team from next season as a result of an "extraordinary" explosion of interest, the club said on Tuesday.

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Sony net profit dips on-year as PlayStation sales fall

Sony net profit dips on-year as PlayStation sales fall

Sony on Tuesday warned of falling profits this year as PlayStation 5 unit sales decline, after reporting a dip in annual earnings while also staying mum on a reported bid for Paramount.

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UK MPs arrested for sexual offences face parliament ban

UK MPs arrested for sexual offences face parliament ban

UK MPs arrested on suspicion of serious sexual or violent offences could be barred from attending parliament after lawmakers changed the rules in a narrow vote late on Monday.

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