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'A legend': Celine Dion poised for emotional comeback in Paris

From crime to the Arctic: ultramarathoner film debuts in Toronto

Europe eyes battle over 'pervert' AI glasses

Back to the drawing board for disappointed Tiafoe

Philippine Muslim enclave trades bullets for election ballots

Lady Gaga welcomes first child with fiance: US media

Children in flood-hit Nepal grapple with loss, cling to hope

Shelton tops Tiafoe to book US Open title clash with Zverev

Bhutan business bets on hazelnuts for farming future

Shelton powers past Tiafoe to book US Open title clash with Zverev

First bodies of Philippines ferry fire victims land as toll hits 35

Venice Film Festival: A look back on the highlights

Gaza film, Malkovich drama vie for Venice top prize

'Widow's Bay' and 'The Pitt' are favorites for Emmys night

India's island choke point

China’s lithography leap

China’s cartel lifeline

Australia limits migration

Trump accuses Putin of talking 'bullshit' on Ukraine

President Donald Trump accused his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Tuesday of talking "bullshit" about Ukraine, saying that the United States would send Kyiv more weapons to defend itself.

Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh by 99 runs to seal ODI series

Sri Lanka stormed to a 99-run win over Bangladesh in the third and final ODI at Pallekele on Tuesday, sealing the three-match series 2-1 with a clinical all-round display.

England ignoring threat of Euros exit ahead of Dutch showdown: Wiegman

Sarina Wiegman insisted Tuesday her England players are ignoring the pressure of potentially being dumped out of Women's Euro 2025, ahead of a huge clash against the Netherlands.

'Big adrenalin' propels Pogacar to Tour stage and 100th career win

Tadej Pogacar blew past his rivals in an "explosive" finish to take Tour de France stage four at Rouen on Tuesday and claim his 100th professional victory.

Iconic Bayeux Tapestry to be loaned to Britain

France will loan the 11th century Bayeux Tapestry to the British Museum for 10 months from September 2026, the UK government and French President Emmanuel Macron announced Tuesday during his state visit to Britain.

Fritz reaches Wimbledon semis despite fresh line call blunder, Sabalenka advances

Wimbledon's controversial line technology system malfunctioned again as Taylor Fritz beat Karen Khachanov to reach his first Wimbledon semi-final, while world number one Aryna Sabalenka survived a scare to make the last four on Tuesday.

Pogacar wins Tour de France stage four for career century

Tadej Pogacar won stage four of the Tour de France at Rouen on Tuesday to claim his 100th professional victory as Mathieu van der Poel kept the overall lead.

Trump faces MAGA meltdown over Epstein reversal

Donald Trump's MAGA base is up in arms after his administration effectively shut down conspiracy theories related to notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that had become an obsession for the US president’s diehard supporters.

Kisses, handshakes: British royals host friendly state visit for French president

There were protocol-compliant hugs, kisses and firm handshakes Tuesday as the visibly delighted Macrons received an affectionate welcome from King Charles III and his wife Camilla on the first state to Britain by a French president in 17 years.

Sabalenka battles back to reach Wimbledon semis

World number one Aryna Sabalenka fought back from the brink of a shock Wimbledon exit to reach the semi-finals with a gutsy 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 win against Germany's Laura Siegemund on Tuesday.

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