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David Bowie's handwritten 'Starman' lyrics sell for over £200,000

David Bowie's handwritten 'Starman' lyrics sell for over £200,000

David Bowie's original handwritten lyrics for the pop classic "Starman", part of an album that catapulted him to international stardom, on Tuesday sold at auction in Britain for £203,500.

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Former Man City midfielder Delph retires

Former Man City midfielder Delph retires

Former Manchester City and England midfielder Fabian Delph announced his retirement on Tuesday.

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Underwater heat 'inferno' ravages Mediterranean corals

Underwater heat 'inferno' ravages Mediterranean corals

In the temperate shallows of the Mediterranean, once-vibrant red and purple coral forests that provide a crucial haven for biodiversity now stand bleached and brittle, transformed into skeletons by record summer temperatures, scientists say.

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Prince William makes first visit to Wales since inheriting new title

Prince William makes first visit to Wales since inheriting new title

Britain's heir to the throne, William, and his wife, Catherine, on Tuesday made their first visit to Wales since becoming the new Prince and Princess of Wales.

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Biden laying foundation for green energy investments: Yellen

Biden laying foundation for green energy investments: Yellen

US President Joe Biden's push for green energy tax credits will help boost a massive ramp up in private investment that will create jobs and lower energy costs for American families, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Tuesday.

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Hurricane Ian leaves western Cuba battered, takes aim for Florida

Hurricane Ian leaves western Cuba battered, takes aim for Florida

The powerful Category 3 Hurricane Ian battered western Cuba on Tuesday causing significant damage and prompting mass evacuations, with the storm expected to strengthen as it heads north towards the US state of Florida.

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Stocks slide amid Ukraine, gas worries, as pound rebounds

Stocks slide amid Ukraine, gas worries, as pound rebounds

European equities fell Tuesday as concerns over European gas supplies and the Ukraine conflict again came to the fore, while the dollar weakened slightly against major rivals, helping the pound to rebound from a record low.

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Vingegaard in first race since Tour de France triumph

Vingegaard in first race since Tour de France triumph

Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard was back in the saddle and back in the mix on Tuesday, finishing with the main pack on the first stage of the six-day Tour of Croatia.

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Spain court orders Shakira to stand trial for tax fraud

Spain court orders Shakira to stand trial for tax fraud

A Spanish court has ordered Colombian music superstar Shakira to stand trial on charges of tax fraud to the tune of 14 million euros, with prosecutors seeking an eight-year sentence, filings showed Tuesday.

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F1 to double number of sprints to six in 2023

F1 to double number of sprints to six in 2023

Formula One will stage six sprint races in 2023, double the number of the format that has proved a popular addition to grand prix weekends in the past two seasons.

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