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Monkeypox still global health emergency: WHO

Monkeypox still global health emergency: WHO

The World Health Organization said Tuesday that its emergency committee had determined that monkeypox should continue to be classified as a global health emergency.

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Djokovic hits the ground running in Paris

Djokovic hits the ground running in Paris

Novak Djokovic began the defence of his Paris Masters title with a clinical 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 second round win against American Maxime Cressy on Tuesday.

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Despite conflict Russia sends France giant magnet for nuclear fusion project

Despite conflict Russia sends France giant magnet for nuclear fusion project

Russia on Tuesday dispatched one of six giant magnets needed for the ITER nuclear fusion programme in France, one of the last international scientific projects Moscow participates in despite the Ukraine conflict.

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Nash out as Brooklyn Nets coach after poor start

Nash out as Brooklyn Nets coach after poor start

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash was fired by the club on Tuesday, paying the price for the team's sluggish start to the new season.

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U2 frontman Bono releases memoir 'Surrender'

U2 frontman Bono releases memoir 'Surrender'

U2's Bono on Tuesday released his memoir "Surrender," detailing the journey from his youth in Dublin to fronting one of the world's most prominent rock bands.

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I'll retire at Real Madrid, I just don't know when - Kroos

I'll retire at Real Madrid, I just don't know when - Kroos

Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos says he will retire at the Spanish club, although it might not be when his contract expires in June 2023.

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Italy opposition cries foul after Meloni cracks down on raves

Italy opposition cries foul after Meloni cracks down on raves

The Italian opposition has voiced fears for public freedoms after the new far-right government stepped up fines and jail terms against the organisers and followers of illegal rave parties.

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Global stocks mixed on Fed hopes, China zero-Covid reports

Global stocks mixed on Fed hopes, China zero-Covid reports

Global stock markets were mixed Tuesday, as traders looked ahead to the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision hoping it will signal a more dovish approach to fighting inflation.

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Israel voters flock to the polls as Netanyahu eyes comeback

Israel voters flock to the polls as Netanyahu eyes comeback

Israelis cast ballots Tuesday in their fifth election in less than four years, turning out for their strongest showing in two decades with ex-premier Benjamin Netanyahu seeking a comeback.

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Southgate 'realistic' on what World Cup will change in Qatar

Southgate 'realistic' on what World Cup will change in Qatar

England manager Gareth Southgate believes his side have a responsibility to discuss social issues in Qatar, but he admits there has to be realism over what will change due to the hosting of the World Cup.

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