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Israel mainly to blame for conflict: UN report

Israel mainly to blame for conflict: UN report

Israel's occupation and discrimination against Palestinians are the main causes of the endless cycles of violence, UN investigators said Tuesday, prompting angry Israeli protests.

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Horsemeat traffickers on trial in France in new industry scandal

Horsemeat traffickers on trial in France in new industry scandal

Eighteen people went on trial in France on Tuesday accused of running a Europe-wide giant horsemeat trading network involving produce not cleared for human consumption.

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Starck unveils new Dior chair, predicts end of design

Starck unveils new Dior chair, predicts end of design

Philippe Starck made his name making everyday objects extraordinary, but the French designer and architect believes the "dematerialisation" of modern life will soon make such talents redundant.

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Clarke slams critics after Scotland's World Cup woe

Clarke slams critics after Scotland's World Cup woe

Scotland manager Steve Clarke insists he will not listen to the critics who blasted his team after their painful World Cup play-off defeat against Ukraine.

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Stocks tumble as World Bank slashes global growth forecast

Stocks tumble as World Bank slashes global growth forecast

Major stock markets fell Tuesday as investors fret over central bank actions against inflation and the World Bank cut its global economic growth forecast following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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UK's wounded Johnson fights on despite Tory revolt

UK's wounded Johnson fights on despite Tory revolt

Britain's embattled Prime Minister Boris Johnson vowed on Tuesday to plough on with policy priorities including the economy and Ukraine, but was urged by a Conservative predecessor to quit and save the nation from further "agonies".

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Raducanu injured at Nottingham in blow to Wimbledon preparations

Raducanu injured at Nottingham in blow to Wimbledon preparations

Emma Raducanu's Wimbledon preparations were thrown into turmoil after the US Open champion was forced to retire from her Nottingham Open first round match on Tuesday.

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French health workers protest over pay ahead of polls

French health workers protest over pay ahead of polls

Health workers demonstrated in cities across France on Tuesday to demand higher pay and more staff for services stretched to breaking point, just days before the country votes in parliamentary elections.

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Lewandowski looking for 'more emotions' than Bayern can offer

Lewandowski looking for 'more emotions' than Bayern can offer

Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski revealed Tuesday he wants to call time on his career with the Bundesliga giants becasue of his desire for "more emotions in life".

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Newly-promoted Schalke name Kramer as head coach

Newly-promoted Schalke name Kramer as head coach

Schalke 04 on Tuesday announced the appointment of Frank Kramer as their new head coach on a two-year deal following the club's return to the Bundesliga.

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