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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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MEXC Unveils "WE SEE YOU" Brand Visual Refresh, Putting People Behind Every Trade in Focus

MEXC Unveils "WE SEE YOU" Brand Visual Refresh, Putting People Behind Every Trade in Focus

MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, today announced a visual refresh of its brand centered on "WE SEE YOU." The new identity shifts the focus from accounts and trading activity to the people behind them. Beyond the visuals, "WE SEE YOU" gives a more human expression to a philosophy MEXC has long put into practice: seeing the person behind every account.

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Alonso to stay with F1 team Aston Martin in 2027

Alonso to stay with F1 team Aston Martin in 2027

Former world champion Fernando Alonso has quashed retirement talk after confirming he will stay with Aston Martin for the 2027 Formula One season.

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Thai capital cleans up after deadly floods

Thai capital cleans up after deadly floods

Bangkok residents were cleaning up Tuesday after days of flooding that left at least four people dead, while the national carrier warned of continued delays in and out of the Thai capital.

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