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Neuer set for return to Germany World Cup squad: reports

Neuer set for return to Germany World Cup squad: reports

Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is set for a surprise return to Germany's World Cup squad as the number one option two years after announcing his international retirement, German media reported on Tuesday.

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US police investigating deadly mosque shooting as hate crime

US police investigating deadly mosque shooting as hate crime

Police were investigating a shooting in the US state of California as a hate crime on Tuesday after a pair of teenage gunmen killed three people at a mosque complex.

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WHO worried about 'scale and speed' of deadly Ebola outbreak

WHO worried about 'scale and speed' of deadly Ebola outbreak

The World Health Organization chief voiced concern on Tuesday about the "scale and speed" of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo which has killed an estimated 131 people.

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Seabird habitats shrink as ocean heats up: study

Seabird habitats shrink as ocean heats up: study

Climate change could push seabirds into smaller habitats and force them to fly farther to survive, a new study said Tuesday.

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Government encourages women to report rape in French star's assault probes

Government encourages women to report rape in French star's assault probes

The French government spokeswoman on Tuesday encouraged women to speak out about sexual violence, "even decades later," as she addressed mounting allegations of rape and assault targeting popular singer and actor Patrick Bruel.

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Germany starts sales process for bailed-out energy firm Uniper

Germany starts sales process for bailed-out energy firm Uniper

Germany had started the process to sell most of its stake in energy giant Uniper, the government said Tuesday, more than three years after nationalising the company following its near collapse amid the Ukraine war.

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Europe-China spacecraft launches to study Earth's 'invisible armour'

Europe-China spacecraft launches to study Earth's 'invisible armour'

A joint European-Chinese spacecraft blasted into orbit Tuesday to investigate what happens when extreme winds and giant explosions of plasma shot out from the Sun slam into Earth's magnetic shield.

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Tech stocks retreat, oil dips after Trump holds off on Iran attack

Tech stocks retreat, oil dips after Trump holds off on Iran attack

Asian markets wavered Tuesday, with tech stocks leading losses as investors tracked easing oil prices and cautious optimism over a potential US-Iran deal.

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Stellantis joins race to build mini-EVs for Europe

Stellantis joins race to build mini-EVs for Europe

Stellantis, owner of the Jeep and Fiat brands, announced Tuesday that it would start building smaller, low-cost electric cars for the European market, where demand for clean-energy vehicles has fallen short of automakers' hopes.

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How might this World Cup be won on the pitch?

How might this World Cup be won on the pitch?

The World Cup represents football's pinnacle, the ultimate prize every young player dreams of winning. But whether the tournament is where the very best football is played is a different question entirely.

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