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Trump says won't kill Iran's Khamenei 'for now' as Israel presses campaign

Trump says won't kill Iran's Khamenei 'for now' as Israel presses campaign

President Donald Trump said the United States would not kill Iran's supreme leader "for now" and appeared to demand Tehran's surrender, as US ally Israel traded fire with its arch foe for a fifth day on Tuesday.

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Tanaka and Murao strike more gold for Japan at judo worlds

Tanaka and Murao strike more gold for Japan at judo worlds

Shiho Tanaka won the women's -70kg title and Sanshiro Murao the men's -90kg to bring Japan's tally to six golds at the world judo championships on Tuesday.

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Alfred Brendel: the 'Thinking Pianist's Man'

Alfred Brendel: the 'Thinking Pianist's Man'

Self-taught pianist Alfred Brendel, who was widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century, was himself baffled by his success on the world stage.

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Trump says EU not offering 'fair deal' on trade

Trump says EU not offering 'fair deal' on trade

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the European Union had yet to offer a "fair deal" on trade, as Washington negotiates tariff agreements with friends and foes alike.

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G7 rallies behind Ukraine after abrupt Trump exit

G7 rallies behind Ukraine after abrupt Trump exit

Group of Seven powers, holding talks Tuesday at a summit that Donald Trump left early, promised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky fresh support as Russia stepped up attacks on its neighbor.

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England 'keeper Hampton keen to step out from Earps' shadow

England 'keeper Hampton keen to step out from Earps' shadow

England women's goalkeeper Hannah Hampton said stepping up to replace Mary Earps at Euro 2025 will be a daunting task after her leading role in the Lionesses' success at major tournaments.

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Austrian pianist Alfred Brendel dies at 94: spokesman

Austrian pianist Alfred Brendel dies at 94: spokesman

Austrian pianist Alfred Brendel, widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century, died in London on Tuesday, his spokesman said. He was 94.

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Brazil sells exploration rights to oil blocks near Amazon river mouth

Brazil sells exploration rights to oil blocks near Amazon river mouth

Brazil sold exploration rights to 19 oil and gas blocks near the mouth of the Amazon river Tuesday, at the start of an auction slammed by environmentalists months before the country is to host the COP30 climate summit.

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Escalation or diplomacy? Outcome of Iran-Israel conflict uncertain

Escalation or diplomacy? Outcome of Iran-Israel conflict uncertain

Israel has inflicted damage on strategic sites and killed key figures within Iran's military leadership during five days of aerial attacks that showed no sign of abating Tuesday, but whose ultimate outcome is unclear, analysts say.

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Field of Gold sparkles on opening day of Royal Ascot

Field of Gold sparkles on opening day of Royal Ascot

Field of Gold put to bed who is the best three-year-old colt over a mile as the Irish 2000 Guineas winner eased to victory in the St James's Palace Stakes on the opening day of Royal Ascot on Tuesday.

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