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Sci-fi skies: 'Haboob' plunges Phoenix into darkness

Sci-fi skies: 'Haboob' plunges Phoenix into darkness

A massive wall of dust swept through Phoenix, plunging the southwest US city into near-total darkness, grounding flights, forcing motorists off the road and cutting power to thousands.

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Liverpool face Isak dilemma ahead of Arsenal visit to Anfield

Liverpool face Isak dilemma ahead of Arsenal visit to Anfield

Liverpool and Arsenal have combined to spend nearly £550 million ($742 million) in a transfer arms race, yet the future of Newcastle forward Alexander Isak still hangs over Sunday's showdown between the Premier League title rivals.

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French political turmoil sends European stocks sliding

French political turmoil sends European stocks sliding

European stock markets and shares in French banks fell Tuesday as investors fretted over fresh political turmoil in France.

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Spain calls wildfires one of its worst disasters in years

Spain calls wildfires one of its worst disasters in years

The Spanish government on Tuesday described wildfires that have swept the country as one of the country's worst environmental disasters in years, as it approved relief measures for affected areas.

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Cadillac choose experienced duo Perez and Bottas for F1 debut

Cadillac choose experienced duo Perez and Bottas for F1 debut

Former Red Bull driver Sergio Perez and 10-time grand prix victor Valtteri Bottas will drive for Cadillac next season in what the new Formula One team described on Tuesday as "a bold signal of intent".

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Dortmund sign Chukwuemeka from Chelsea until 2030

Dortmund sign Chukwuemeka from Chelsea until 2030

Borussia Dortmund's summer Premier League recruitment drive continued on Tuesday with the signing of midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka from Chelsea until 2030.

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EU claims 'sovereign right' to regulate tech after Trump threat

EU claims 'sovereign right' to regulate tech after Trump threat

The European Commission Tuesday asserted the "sovereign right" to regulate the activities of tech giants within the bloc and rejected claims by President Donald Trump that its rules unfairly harm US firms.

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Veterans Perez, Bottas to drive for Cadillac in debut F1 season

Veterans Perez, Bottas to drive for Cadillac in debut F1 season

Former Red Bull driver Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas will drive for Cadillac next season, the new Formula One team announced on Tuesday.

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Living in 'sin'? Ronaldo, Rodriguez highlight Saudi double standard

Living in 'sin'? Ronaldo, Rodriguez highlight Saudi double standard

When Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez announced their engagement this month, two things stood out: the outsized diamond ring, and their unmarried cohabitation in conservative Saudi Arabia.

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Stocks drop on France turmoil, Trump's Fed firing

Stocks drop on France turmoil, Trump's Fed firing

Stock markets fell Tuesday as political turmoil in France hit investors' risk appetite, as did US President Donald Trump's move to fire central bank governor Lisa Cook.

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