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Iran nuclear programme 'set back' but not wiped out

Iran nuclear programme 'set back' but not wiped out

The United States and Israel may have obstructed the path towards a future Iran-built nuclear bomb by severely damaging the Islamic republic's nuclear and ballistic capabilities in recent attacks.

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Arteta urges Arsenal to play with 'pure fire' after damaging defeats

Arteta urges Arsenal to play with 'pure fire' after damaging defeats

Mikel Arteta has challenged Arsenal to play with "pure fire" as they look to bounce back from a series of damaging defeats in Wednesday's Champions League clash against Sporting Lisbon.

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Czech govt draws ire with public media financing plan

Czech govt draws ire with public media financing plan

The Czech culture minister angered the opposition and media freedom watchdogs with a plan presented Tuesday to fund public media from the state budget instead of fees paid by citizens.

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US bank profits jump as execs see consumers surviving oil spike so far

US bank profits jump as execs see consumers surviving oil spike so far

Large banks reported higher profits Tuesday, pointing to resilience among US businesses and customers despite higher oil prices from the Middle East war.

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IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast on Mideast war

IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast on Mideast war

The IMF cut its 2026 global growth projection Tuesday, warning that the world economy could be "thrown off course" by war in the Middle East -- as the conflict roils commodity markets and sparks higher prices.

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Iraola says now is 'right moment to step away' from Bournemouth

Iraola says now is 'right moment to step away' from Bournemouth

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola said "this is the right moment for me to step away", as the Premier League club announced Tuesday he would leave when his contract expires at the end of the season.

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Dutch prosecutors urge long jail terms for Romanian helmet theft

Dutch prosecutors urge long jail terms for Romanian helmet theft

Prosecutors Tuesday called for the three suspected robbers of a priceless gold Romanian helmet from the fifth century BC to face lengthy jail sentences, as their trial opened in the Netherlands.

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American Kang preparing bid to buy Ligue 1 club Lyon

American Kang preparing bid to buy Ligue 1 club Lyon

American businesswoman Michele Kang, already the Lyon men's club president, minority shareholder and owner of the women's side, is preparing for a potential full takeover of the Ligue 1 club, a statement from their current owner said on Tuesday.

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Bournemouth manager Iraola to leave at end of season

Bournemouth manager Iraola to leave at end of season

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola will leave the club at the end of this season, the Premier League side announced Tuesday.

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Amazon says to buy Globalstar to expand satellite network

Amazon says to buy Globalstar to expand satellite network

Amazon said Tuesday that it had signed a deal to buy the US telecoms satellite group Globalstar to expand its own space-based internet network and compete with Elon Musk's Starlink.

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