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Charles III in historic visit to N.Ireland

Charles III in historic visit to N.Ireland

Charles III on Tuesday made his maiden visit to Northern Ireland as king, as he tours all four nations of the United Kingdom before the state funeral of his mother Queen Elizabeth II.

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Thai court orders rehab work on 'The Beach' 22 years after filming

Thai court orders rehab work on 'The Beach' 22 years after filming

More than two decades after Hollywood film "The Beach" was shot at Thailand's glittering Maya Bay, the kingdom's Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered officials to press ahead with environmental rehabilitation work.

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French cinema giant Jean-Luc Godard dies aged 91

French cinema giant Jean-Luc Godard dies aged 91

Jean-Luc Godard, one of the most influential filmmakers of the 20th century and the father of the French New Wave, died "peacefully at home" on Tuesday aged 91, his family said.

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Root warns rivals that England are no 'one-trick pony'

Root warns rivals that England are no 'one-trick pony'

Joe Root has warned England's rivals they are no "one-trick pony" after the team wrapped up a sixth Test victory in seven matches with their new hyper-aggressive brand of cricket.

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Stocks climb, dollar down before US inflation data

Stocks climb, dollar down before US inflation data

Stock markets rose slightly and the dollar extended recent losses Tuesday with all eyes on the latest US inflation print.

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Cheetahs to arrive in India for Modi's birthday

Cheetahs to arrive in India for Modi's birthday

Eight cheetahs will be sent to India where they will be personally welcomed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday, officials said Tuesday, in an ambitious project to reintroduce the speedy big cats to the country.

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Joshua accepts terms for Fury fight: management team

Joshua accepts terms for Fury fight: management team

Anthony Joshua has accepted terms for a proposed world heavyweight title fight with Tyson Fury, his management team announced on Tuesday.

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Crowds queue through the night in Scotland for queen

Crowds queue through the night in Scotland for queen

Thousands of people queued throughout the night in Edinburgh to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II before her coffin was to be flown to London on Tuesday ahead of a state funeral.

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Syria cholera outbreak at risk of spreading: WHO

Syria cholera outbreak at risk of spreading: WHO

The World Health Organization warned Tuesday of a "very high" risk of cholera spreading across Syria after the country recorded its first cases since 2009.

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Godard, film rebel without a pause

Godard, film rebel without a pause

Jean-Luc Godard -- who has died at 91 -- was the rebel spirit who drove the French New Wave, firing out a volley of films in the 1960s that rewrote the rules of cinema.

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