Stock markets rise as Fed set to hike rate
Stock markets rose on Tuesday as the US Federal Reserve began a two-day meeting that is expected to conclude with a big rate increase to tame decades-high inflation.
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Wallaby Latu to leave Stade Francais 'with a heavy heart'
French club Stade Francais announced on Tuesday that Australia hooker Tolu Latu will leave the club.
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Civilians reach safety as Russia renews assault on Mariupol plant
Russian forces launched a major assault Tuesday on the Azovstal steel plant, the last hold-out of Ukrainian forces in the devastated southern port city of Mariupol, as 101 civilians who had been trapped in the site for weeks were finally brought to safety.
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Two-time Grand Slam finalist Anderson retires from tennis at 35
Kevin Anderson, who climbed to number five in the ATP rankings and reached two Grand Slam finals, announced on Tuesday he was retiring at 35, tweeting: "I gave my best."
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Spanish government on defensive over spyware claims
Spain's fragile coalition government was on the defensive Tuesday over its announcement that the mobile phones of the premier and defence minister were tapped using Pegasus spyware.
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Ukrainians decry 'suffering' in Russian-controlled areas
Ukrainian civilians fleeing Russian-occupied parts of the country allege violence, extortion and theft at the hands of Russian troops, not to mention daily humiliation at checkpoints.
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US reviewing tariffs on Chinese goods set to end in July
American tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars of Chinese imports are due to expire in July, but could be extended if enough industries ask for it, US officials said Tuesday.
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Much-maligned rats unlikely to spark next pandemic: study
Rats have been seen as filthy disease-spreaders since at least the time of the plague, but new research shows that rodents and other city-dwelling animals are less likely to cause the next pandemic than previously thought.
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Detained Griner to be honored at all venues: WNBA
Detained US women's basketball star Brittney Griner will be honored at all WNBA venues when the new season gets under way later this week, the league said Tuesday.
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Pressure on OPEC+ eases amid oil demand fears
Major oil producers led by Saudi Arabia and Russia meet Thursday with less pressure to open tabs more widely than planned as China's Covid lockdown threatens demand.
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