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Body Shop's UK arm falls into administration: statement

Body Shop's UK arm falls into administration: statement

The UK arm of The Body Shop, the near 50-year-old cosmetics company renowned for ethical hair and skin products, has entered bankruptcy, administrators said Tuesday, placing thousands of jobs at risk.

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First child cured of rare brain tumour 'offers real hope'

First child cured of rare brain tumour 'offers real hope'

When Lucas was diagnosed with a rare type of brain tumour at the age of six, there was no doubting the prognosis.

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PSG's Mbappe 'in good shape' for Real Sociedad tie

PSG's Mbappe 'in good shape' for Real Sociedad tie

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said on Tuesday that he expects Kylian Mbappe to be unhindered by a recent ankle knock when his side face Real Sociedad in their Champions League last-16 first leg.

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Rio parades until dawn in final carnival extravaganza

Rio parades until dawn in final carnival extravaganza

In a shimmering riot of colors, thousands of costume-clad, gyrating Brazilians paid tribute to everything from the humble cashew to the fight against slavery in the final parades of Rio de Janeiro's carnival Monday night.

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Kenyan MPs honour Kiptum amid calls to better protect athletes

Kenyan MPs honour Kiptum amid calls to better protect athletes

Kenyan lawmakers held a minute of silence on Tuesday in honour of running star Kelvin Kiptum after his death in a late-night car crash, and appealed for better support and protection for the country's sporting talent.

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US Senate passes Ukraine aid bill, House likely to reject it

US Senate passes Ukraine aid bill, House likely to reject it

The US Senate on Tuesday approved long-delayed funding for Ukraine's war effort, part of a foreign aid package that right-wing House Speaker Mike Johnson has indicated his Republican-led chamber will reject.

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Russia declares Estonian PM 'wanted' in war memorials spat

Russia declares Estonian PM 'wanted' in war memorials spat

Russia declared Estonian leader Kaja Kallas and several other European officials as "wanted" on Tuesday over their alleged involvement in the destruction of Soviet-era war memorials.

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Apple's iMessage, Microsoft's Bing escape EU rules

Apple's iMessage, Microsoft's Bing escape EU rules

Apple's iMessage and Microsoft's Bing search engine got a reprieve from tougher EU rules curbing how tech titans do business, the European Commission said on Tuesday.

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Ferrari's new F1 car unveiled for final season before Hamilton's arrival

Ferrari's new F1 car unveiled for final season before Hamilton's arrival

Ferrari unveiled their new SF-24 car on Tuesday, ready for the upcoming Formula One season which will be the last before Lewis Hamilton joins the Italian team from rivals Mercedes.

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Trailblazing female referee Neville to bow out in Women's Six Nations

Trailblazing female referee Neville to bow out in Women's Six Nations

Ground-breaking Irish referee Joy Neville will make her final appearance before international retirement in this season's Women's Six Nations, it was announced Tuesday.

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