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Slot says Liverpool must fix 'very bad cocktail'

Slot says Liverpool must fix 'very bad cocktail'

Liverpool can end a tough season on a high if they eliminate a "very bad cocktail" of mistakes in defence and missed chances, manager Arne Slot said on Tuesday.

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How to assess microplastics in our bodies? Scientists have a plan

How to assess microplastics in our bodies? Scientists have a plan

How many tiny pieces of plastic are currently inside your body?

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US sued over deadly missile strikes on alleged drug boats

US sued over deadly missile strikes on alleged drug boats

Relatives of two Trinidadian men killed last year in a US military strike on a boat allegedly carrying drugs filed a wrongful death lawsuit on Tuesday against the US government.

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US consumer confidence drops to lowest level since 2014

US consumer confidence drops to lowest level since 2014

Consumer confidence in the United States plunged in January to its lowest level since 2014, survey data showed Tuesday, as American households continue to fret about inflation and elevated costs of living.

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Teens underwhelmed by France's social media ban

Teens underwhelmed by France's social media ban

Teens and tweens were split Tuesday over a looming ban on social media for under-15s in France, with some admitting the risks of overuse -- while others laughed off the measure and vowed to dodge it.

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BAFTAs nominees in main categories

BAFTAs nominees in main categories

Here are the nominees that will compete in the main categories for Britain's BAFTA film awards to be held on Sunday 22 February in London -- three weeks before the Oscars in Hollywood.

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'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight, a year into Trump term

'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight, a year into Trump term

The "Doomsday Clock" representing how near humanity is to catastrophe on Tuesday moved closer than ever to midnight as concerns grow on nuclear weapons, climate change and disinformation.

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Mexico exports jump in 2025 despite US trade tensions

Mexico exports jump in 2025 despite US trade tensions

Mexico's exports climbed 7.6 percent in 2025, despite its auto, steel and aluminum sectors being swept up in US President Donald Trump's tariffs blitz, according to figures released Tuesday.

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Arteta issues rallying cry after Arsenal wobble

Arteta issues rallying cry after Arsenal wobble

Mikel Arteta promised that Arsenal would play with "courage and conviction" for the rest of the season after their surprise defeat by Manchester United slowed their Premier League title charge.

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PSG hoping Newcastle visit can spark another run to Champions League glory

PSG hoping Newcastle visit can spark another run to Champions League glory

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique on Tuesday insisted he would accept losing to Newcastle in their final league-phase outing of this season's Champions League if they can go on to win Europe's elite club competition for the second year running.

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