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Giant ice volcanoes identified on Pluto

Giant ice volcanoes identified on Pluto

Strange lumpy terrain on Pluto unlike anything previously observed in the solar system indicates that giant ice volcanoes were active relatively recently on the dwarf planet, scientists said on Tuesday.

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Cathay plans world's longest passenger flight, avoids Russian airspace

Cathay plans world's longest passenger flight, avoids Russian airspace

Cathay Pacific is planning the world's longest passenger flight by rerouting its New York to Hong Kong service over the Atlantic instead of the Pacific, the airline said Tuesday, in a new path that steers clear of Russia.

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South Africa's De Allende to leave Munster

South Africa's De Allende to leave Munster

South Africa centre Damian de Allende said Tuesday his two-year stint with Irish province Munster will finish at the end of the season.

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Becker doesn't know where his Wimbledon trophies are

Becker doesn't know where his Wimbledon trophies are

Former Wimbledon champion Boris Becker has told a London court he does not know the whereabouts of his All England Club trophies.

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Bayern Munich women hit by seven Covid cases before PSG clash

Bayern Munich women hit by seven Covid cases before PSG clash

Bayern Munich women's team have been hit by seven Covid cases in their squad ahead of Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg at Paris Saint-Germain.

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Barcelona make sailing history in being named America's Cup hosts

Barcelona make sailing history in being named America's Cup hosts

Barcelona will become the first venue to stage an Olympic Games (1992) and an America's Cup after it was awarded the hosting of the latter for the 2024 edition on Tuesday.

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S. Africa hope to end poor Durban run against Bangladesh

S. Africa hope to end poor Durban run against Bangladesh

South Africa will be seeking to reverse a losing trend at Durban's Kingsmead ground when they play against Bangladesh in the first Test of a two-match series starting on Thursday.

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Oil prices sink, stocks surge on Ukraine talks 'progress'

Oil prices sink, stocks surge on Ukraine talks 'progress'

World oil prices dived and European stocks rallied on Tuesday as apparent progress in peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv sparked hope of an end to the Ukraine conflict.

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Head century lifts Australia to 313-7 in Pakistan ODI

Head century lifts Australia to 313-7 in Pakistan ODI

Opener Travis Head staged a remarkable return to one-day cricket with a fiery century Tuesday to guide Australia to 313-7 in the opening day-night international against Pakistan in Lahore.

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Vietnam issues arrest warrant for tycoon over stock manipulation

Vietnam issues arrest warrant for tycoon over stock manipulation

Vietnamese authorities have issued an arrest warrant for one of the country's wealthiest men over allegations he manipulated the stock market, officials said Tuesday.

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