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Stocks rally as Shanghai reopening cheers markets

Stocks rally as Shanghai reopening cheers markets

Hong Kong led a rally across stock markets Tuesday on hopes that China's economic hub Shanghai will ease its weeks-long lockdown and gradually reopen businesses.

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Vietnam close on 100 gold as couple win just minutes apart

Vietnam close on 100 gold as couple win just minutes apart

A married couple from Vietnam each won individual gold in chess at almost the same time on Tuesday as the SEA Games hosts closed on 100 gold medals overall.

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Walmart profits hit by costs as some consumers shift behavior

Walmart profits hit by costs as some consumers shift behavior

Walmart reported a drop in profits Tuesday due to higher costs for labor, food and fuel as it pointed to some consumers shifting away from discretionary items amid high inflation.

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Mideast sandstorms snarl traffic, close schools, harm health

Mideast sandstorms snarl traffic, close schools, harm health

Sandstorms across the Middle East have delayed flights, closed schools and hospitalised thousands -- a phenomenon experts say could worsen as climate change warps regional weather patterns.

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World Rugby clamps down on on-field coaching

World Rugby clamps down on on-field coaching

Rugby chiefs have approved a trial to limit opportunities for non-playing personnel to access the pitch after South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus operated as a water carrier to pass on advice.

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Tamim ton gives Bangladesh upper hand against Sri Lanka

Tamim ton gives Bangladesh upper hand against Sri Lanka

Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das struck fifties after Tamim Iqbal made a hundred to put Bangladesh in pole position in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Chittagong on Tuesday.

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Walmart reports 25% drop in profits, citing higher costs

Walmart reports 25% drop in profits, citing higher costs

Walmart reported a drop in profits Tuesday, citing higher costs for labor, food and fuel in earnings that missed analyst expectations and sent shares lower.

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Vodafone calls up surging annual profit

Vodafone calls up surging annual profit

British telecoms giant Vodafone on Tuesday logged surging annual net profit on rising sales and sliding tax, one day after revealing that an Emirati firm has become its biggest investor.

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Jones says attack-minded teen star Arundell reminds him of Giteau

Jones says attack-minded teen star Arundell reminds him of Giteau

England rugby coach Eddie Jones said rising star Henry Arundell reminds him of Australia great Matt Giteau as he called the teenager into the senior squad for the first time.

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Stocks rally on Shanghai reopening hopes

Stocks rally on Shanghai reopening hopes

Hong Kong led a rally across stock markets Tuesday on hopes that China's economic engine Shanghai will ease its weeks-long lockdown and gradually reopen businesses.

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