Japan PM to face tough upper house election on July 20
Japan will hold an upper house election on July 20, the government said Tuesday, with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba battling low approval ratings driven partly by public frustration over inflation.
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Judge tells Australian mushroom murder jury to put emotion aside
Jury members in the trial of an Australian woman accused of murdering three relatives with a toxic mushroom-laced meal were warned Tuesday to cast aside any "prejudice and sympathy".
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Israel says 3 killed in Iran strike after Trump's ceasefire announcement
Israeli rescuers said Tuesday three people were killed in an Iranian strike, as Tehran's state media reported new waves of missiles heading for Israel after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between the two Middle East foes.
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Messi's Miami and PSG progress to set up Club World Cup reunion
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi faces a tantalising reunion with former club Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup last 16 after both sides on Monday progressed to the knockout phase.
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Rock on: how crushed stone could help fight climate change
From sugar plantations in Brazil to tea estates in India, crushed rock is being sprinkled across large stretches of farmland globally in a novel bid to combat climate change.
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Porto, Al Ahly out after sharing eight goals in thriller
Porto and Al Ahly were both eliminated from the Club World Cup after a 4-4 draw on Monday in the game of the tournament to date.
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Glamour, gripes as celebs head to Venice for exclusive Bezos wedding
Celebrities in superyachts sail into Venice this week for the three-day wedding party of Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, despite irate locals who say the UNESCO city is no billionaire's playground.
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Messi to face PSG after Miami and Palmeiras draw to go through
Lionel Messi faces a reunion with his former club Paris Saint-Germain after his Inter Miami side reached the last 16 of the Club World Cup with a 2-2 draw with Palmeiras.
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Schmidt warned he must release Wallabies for Lions warm-ups
The British and Irish Lions are demanding that top Wallabies players appear for their Super Rugby sides to ensure warm-up matches are meaningful preparation for the three-Test series.
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Palmeiras fight back against Inter Miami - both teams through
Brazil's Palmeiras fought back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw with Inter Miami on Monday, a result which secured both teams a place in the last 16 of the Club World Cup.
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