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EU reforms carbon market under pressure from industry
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Herbert's record front nine snatches British Open lead
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Russia fines anti-war politician in chaotic court hearing
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Georgia capital to demolish unfinished landmark amid political feud
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Australian cyclist Dennis admits driving while disqualified
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India launches first hydrogen-powered train in clean energy push
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Japan outlaws flag desecration despite critics
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Trump revives election fraud claims ahead of US midterms
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India's private space industry shoots for the stars
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Hong Kong, Shanghai rally as markets track Wall St record
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China's central bank says opens up $70.6 bn in liquidity to boost market
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Youth facing unprecedented wave of violence, UN envoy warns
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