UN chief on visit to gang-plagued Haiti says 'glimmers of hope'
UN chief Antonio Guterres cited "glimmers of hope" for Haiti in a visit Tuesday to the impoverished Caribbean nation long plagued by political, economic and security woes.
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Paris store to part ways with Shein after ownership change
French department store BHV Marais will end its partnership with Shein after its operating company said Tuesday it was selling the Paris outlet, following criticism of its deal with the Asian e-commerce giant.
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Scott to make 100th consecutive major start at US Open
Australian Adam Scott will make his 100th consecutive major start on Thursday at the US Open, joining record-holder Jack Nicklaus as the only men with runs to reach the century mark.
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US Federal Reserve kicks off first meeting with Warsh as chair
US Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh kicked off his first meeting in charge of the central bank's rate-setting committee on Tuesday, with policymakers largely expected to keep rates steady as the fallout of the Iran war ripples through the world's largest economy.
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Oil drops below $80 on US-Iran deal
Oil prices dropped below $80 a barrel Tuesday on optimism over the promised reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, easing inflation pressures on global economies even though traders are eyeing the risk of Iranian "service fees" on ships transiting the strait.
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New Zealand pick Nicholls to replace Williamson in second Test
New Zealand have picked Henry Nicholls to replace retired star Kane Williamson in the second Test against England on Wednesday.
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Chalobah replaces injured England defender Livramento at World Cup
England defender Tino Livramento has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a calf injury and replaced by Trevoh Chalobah on the eve of the team's opening match against Croatia.
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How can France-UK mission help reopen Strait of Hormuz?
A military mission set up by France and Britain to help re-open the Strait of Hormuz is ready to deploy, following the announcement of a US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war.
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India braces for El Nino-linked dry conditions
India will prepare contingency plans to help farmers weather potential low rainfall linked to the El Nino weather system, agriculture officials said Tuesday.
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Root taking England captaincy on 'game by game' basis in Stokes' absence
Joe Root says he is taking the England captaincy on a "game-by-game basis" after replacing the exiled Ben Stokes for this week's second Test against New Zealand.
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