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Stock markets climb on bright US earnings and UK policy U-turns

Stock markets climb on bright US earnings and UK policy U-turns

Major global equities rose Tuesday, with sentiment soothed after a series of upbeat US earnings and Britain shredded its controversial budget.

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Wales captain Biggar out of autumn Tests as Halfpenny returns

Wales captain Biggar out of autumn Tests as Halfpenny returns

Dan Biggar has been ruled out of Wales' November Tests with a knee injury but Leigh Halfpenny, Ken Owens and Justin Tipuric are back on international duty after more than a year away.

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In court, Neymar denies wrongdoing over Barca transfer

In court, Neymar denies wrongdoing over Barca transfer

Neymar only signed documents his father gave him and did nothing illegal, the Brazil superstar told a Spanish court Tuesday where he is on trial for alleged irregularities over his transfer to Barcelona nearly a decade ago.

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Russia blames 'malfunction' for jet crashing into flats

Russia blames 'malfunction' for jet crashing into flats

Russia said Tuesday that a technical malfunction had caused a military plane to crash a day earlier into a residential building near Ukraine, killing over a dozen people and spurring an outpouring among locals.

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Bond star Daniel Craig receives same medal as 007

Bond star Daniel Craig receives same medal as 007

James Bond actor Daniel Craig on Tuesday received the same honour held by his fictional character, as he is set to retire from the role.

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Counting starts in latest union vote at Amazon US warehouse

Counting starts in latest union vote at Amazon US warehouse

US labor officials began counting ballots in New York Tuesday in the latest unionization drive at Amazon after workers delivered the retail behemoth a split decision in two earlier votes.

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US to offer leases for Pacific offshore wind energy platforms

US to offer leases for Pacific offshore wind energy platforms

The US Interior Department announced plans on Tuesday to offer leases for the first offshore wind energy platforms in the Pacific Ocean.

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Russia sets back global progress on internet freedom: study

Russia sets back global progress on internet freedom: study

A Russian crackdown has driven a global decline in internet freedom although a number of smaller countries are making headway, Freedom House said in a study Tuesday.

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Fallen African giants Mazembe to face South African rookies Royal

Fallen African giants Mazembe to face South African rookies Royal

Former Club World Cup runners-up TP Mazembe will take a first step toward becoming African club giants again when they face South African side Royal AM during November.

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Stock markets climb on bright US earnings

Stock markets climb on bright US earnings

Major global equities rose Tuesday, with sentiment soothed after Britain shredded its controversial budget and following a series of upbeat US earnings.

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