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Uber, Lyft join airlines in ending US mask mandate

Uber, Lyft join airlines in ending US mask mandate

Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft removed mask requirements on riders and drivers on Tuesday following a federal ruling striking down the mandate.

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Thiem loses on return in Belgrade

Thiem loses on return in Belgrade

Dominic Thiem suffered a 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 loss to John Millman in the opening round of the Serbia Open on Tuesday in his first tour-level match in 10 months.

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Guardiola refuses to answer reports of Man City move for Haaland

Guardiola refuses to answer reports of Man City move for Haaland

Pep Guardiola has refused to respond to reports that Manchester City are close to completing a blockbuster deal for Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland.

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Le Pen, Macron prepare for crunch French election duel

Le Pen, Macron prepare for crunch French election duel

French leader Emmanuel Macron and the far-right's Marine Le Pen were preparing Tuesday for a crunch presidential election debate, with supporters of the president warning against complacency despite a solid poll lead.

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UK's Johnson to face hostile MPs over 'partygate'

UK's Johnson to face hostile MPs over 'partygate'

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will face angry lawmakers on Tuesday for the first time since being fined for breaching his own coronavirus laws by attending a party at his Downing Street office.

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Biden restores environmental safeguards dropped by Trump

Biden restores environmental safeguards dropped by Trump

The administration of President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced it would restore safeguards in a cornerstone environmental law weakened under Donald Trump -- including a duty to assess the climate impacts of proposed infrastructure projects.

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European stocks fall as impact of Ukraine war spreads

European stocks fall as impact of Ukraine war spreads

European stock markets mostly fell Tuesday, as the impact of the Ukraine war spreads with the IMF slashing its global growth forecasts.

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New 'phase' of Ukraine war as Russia attacks east

New 'phase' of Ukraine war as Russia attacks east

Moscow launched dozens of air strikes across eastern Ukraine overnight, its defence ministry said Tuesday, with Russia's top diplomat acknowledging "another phase" of the conflict was beginning as fighting raged in the Donbas region.

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Arteta urges Lacazette to stay focused amid talk of Arsenal exit

Arteta urges Lacazette to stay focused amid talk of Arsenal exit

Mikel Arteta has urged Alexandre Lacazette to keep his focus on Arsenal's bid for a top-four finish after the French striker revealed he is in talks about a move away from the Emirates Stadium.

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First killing by police in Sri Lanka protests

First killing by police in Sri Lanka protests

Sri Lanka police shot dead one man and wounded 10 others on Tuesday in the first fatal clash with demonstrators protesting the island nation's crippling economic crisis.

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