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US vetoes UN truce vote as Israel pounds Gaza

US vetoes UN truce vote as Israel pounds Gaza

The United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on Tuesday calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, with Israel continuing to bombard the territory as concern grew about the growing humanitarian crisis.

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Eiffel Tower closed again as staff extend strike

Eiffel Tower closed again as staff extend strike

The Eiffel Tower, one of the world's top tourist attractions, remained closed for a second straight day Tuesday as staff extended a strike over the monument's financing.

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Stuck in cyberattack nightmare? Call the negotiators

Stuck in cyberattack nightmare? Call the negotiators

Criminals have overtaken your computer network, they are threatening to leak your most sensitive secrets and your share price is tumbling. It's time to call in the negotiators.

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Global stocks slip despite China rate cut

Global stocks slip despite China rate cut

Wall Street and European stocks mostly fell on Tuesday, as gains in Asia after China's central bank sprang a record cut to a benchmark lending rate to boost the nation's struggling economy failed to carry over.

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Klopp says Jota faces 'months' out as Liverpool injury crisis deepens

Klopp says Jota faces 'months' out as Liverpool injury crisis deepens

Diogo Jota faces "months" on the sidelines after damaging his knee in Liverpool's win at Brentford, adding to manager Jurgen Klopp's mounting injury woes as they chase Premier League glory.

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Young creators face cost dilemma at London Fashion Week

Young creators face cost dilemma at London Fashion Week

To show or not to show at London Fashion Week? That was the question at this year's event for young independent brands facing higher costs post Brexit and soaring inflation.

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Walmart says it will buy TV maker Vizio for $2.3 bn

Walmart says it will buy TV maker Vizio for $2.3 bn

Walmart announced Tuesday it will buy smart television maker Vizio for $2.3 billion, boosting the retail giant's advertising venture as growth slows in its legacy business from the pandemic boom.

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McNulty wins UAE Tour time trial

McNulty wins UAE Tour time trial

American Brandon McNulty powered to victory in the second-stage time trial at the UAE Tour on Tuesday to take the overall lead.

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Kenya marathon star Kiptum's funeral brought forward to Friday

Kenya marathon star Kiptum's funeral brought forward to Friday

The funeral for Kenyan world marathon record-holder Kelvin Kiptum, who was killed in a car crash this month, has been brought forward to Friday, the country's athletics federation said.

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Lack of rain leaves Italy gasping

Lack of rain leaves Italy gasping

A blanket of smog covers Milan, empty reservoir bake in Sicily and wine production is down in Piedmont as a lack of rain across Italy exacerbates pollution and sparks droughts.

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