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'Everyone's afraid': Ukraine power plant workers fear fresh strikes

'Everyone's afraid': Ukraine power plant workers fear fresh strikes

The clocks had stopped at the exact moment Russian missiles recently ripped into the Ukrainian power plant, where workers were clearing scorched debris under a gaping hole in the roof.

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Council of Europe calls on UK to scrap Rwanda migrant plan

Council of Europe calls on UK to scrap Rwanda migrant plan

Europe's highest rights body on Tuesday called on Britain to scrap a controversial plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, saying it raised "major issues" over their rights and the rule of law.

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London stock market hits record high

London stock market hits record high

London's FTSE 100 stocks index hit record highs Tuesday, catching up with major global peers which have struck all-time peaks this year as inflation cools.

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Inter's future bright under Inzaghi but off-field uncertainty reigns

Inter's future bright under Inzaghi but off-field uncertainty reigns

Inter Milan are flying high after sealing the Serie A title by winning the Milan derby but off-field uncertainty is still the order of the day for the new Italian champions.

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Aide to far-right German MEP arrested for spying for China

Aide to far-right German MEP arrested for spying for China

An aide to a German far-right member of the European Parliament has been arrested on suspicion of spying for China, German prosecutors said Tuesday, deepening concerns about foreign interference ahead of June's EU elections.

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Migrant detentions set to begin after parliament passes UK-Rwanda plan

Migrant detentions set to begin after parliament passes UK-Rwanda plan

The UK readied on Tuesday to start detention of migrants within days before deporting them to Rwanda, after the controversial plan cleared its final hurdle, sparking criticism from the UN and rights groups.

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Stocks rise ahead of US data and earnings, London hits fresh record

Stocks rise ahead of US data and earnings, London hits fresh record

Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday and London hit a fresh record, with hopes for earnings this week from tech titans helping to offset worries about the Federal Reserve's interest rate plans ahead of the release of key US growth and inflation data.

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Kewell tells Yokohama to summon spirit of Istanbul to reach final

Kewell tells Yokohama to summon spirit of Istanbul to reach final

Harry Kewell says his Yokohama F-Marinos side can emulate his 2005 Istanbul success with Liverpool and "do something magical" in Wednesday's Asian Champions League semi-final second leg.

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Markets up ahead of US data and earnings, London hits fresh record

Markets up ahead of US data and earnings, London hits fresh record

Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday and London hit a fresh record, with hopes for earnings this week from tech titans helping to offset worries about the Federal Reserve's interest rate plans ahead of the release of key US growth and inflation data.

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Trump faces contempt hearing for comments on witnesses

Trump faces contempt hearing for comments on witnesses

Donald Trump faces a contempt of court hearing on Tuesday as part of his historic criminal trial, with New York prosecutors insisting the former president repeatedly violated the gag order issued to prevent him from intimidating witnesses.

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