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'We just need rain': Germany's Rhine river hits new low

'We just need rain': Germany's Rhine river hits new low

Parts of Germany's Rhine are now unnavigable for most shipping, an industry group warned Tuesday, after the river dropped to an all-time record low following months of little rainfall and hot weather.

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African leaders to gather in Egypt for business summit

African leaders to gather in Egypt for business summit

African leaders will meet in Egypt on Friday for a business summit that Cairo hopes will bolster its clout across the continent.

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Yemen health system at 'breaking point': WHO

Yemen health system at 'breaking point': WHO

The escalating fighting in Yemen is pushing the country's health system to "breaking point", the World Health Organization said Tuesday, warning that diseases like cholera were already circulating widely.

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UK decides against charging foreign visitors for museums

UK decides against charging foreign visitors for museums

The UK government said on Tuesday that national museums would remain free for foreign visitors, after previously floating the idea of charging tourists an entry fee to buoy the cash-strapped sector.

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Ireland undecided on second Israel match: coach

Ireland undecided on second Israel match: coach

Ireland have yet to decide how they will approach their second Nations League match against Israel on Sunday, coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said in comments reported by Irish media on Tuesday.

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Dallaglio to sell England World Cup winners' medal

Dallaglio to sell England World Cup winners' medal

Former England star Lawrence Dallaglio is selling his 2003 Rugby World Cup winner's medal after being declared bankrupt.

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France's Le Pen defiant after top ally hit by antisemitism claims

France's Le Pen defiant after top ally hit by antisemitism claims

French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen on Tuesday vowed to hit back at allegations of antisemitism targeting her de-facto number two Jordan Bardella, which have punctured her buoyant campaign at a time she is riding high in the polls.

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Brazil come from behind to beat Australia 4-2 in friendly

Brazil come from behind to beat Australia 4-2 in friendly

Brazil came from behind to beat a gallant Australia 4-2 in an entertaining friendly in front of over 52,000 fans in Brisbane on Tuesday.

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Tom Cruise trades stunts for satire as toxic tycoon 'Digger'

Tom Cruise trades stunts for satire as toxic tycoon 'Digger'

Tom Cruise is taking on one of his riskiest roles in decades, tackling the politics of climate change and corporate greed in new film "Digger" which sees him play an embattled, ageing tycoon.

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Ruthless An retains Asian Games badminton crown as Kunlavut triumphs

Ruthless An retains Asian Games badminton crown as Kunlavut triumphs

An Se-young wants to follow in the footsteps of badminton legend Lin Dan after becoming the first woman to win two Asian Games singles titles on Tuesday, while Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn clinched the men's crown.

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