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King Charles says Canada 'strong and free' as Trump looms

King Charles says Canada 'strong and free' as Trump looms

King Charles III hailed Canada as "strong and free" as he delivered a major speech to open parliament in Ottawa against the backdrop of US President Donald Trump's threats to take over the country.

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Trump says Putin 'playing with fire' as sanctions pressure grows

Trump says Putin 'playing with fire' as sanctions pressure grows

US President Donald Trump warned Vladimir Putin Tuesday that he was "playing with fire," taking a fresh jab at his Russian counterpart as Washington weighs new sanctions against Moscow over the Ukraine war.

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France foils new crypto kidnapping plot, arrests over 20: source

France foils new crypto kidnapping plot, arrests over 20: source

France has foiled the latest in a spate of kidnapping plots targeting cryptocurrency entrepreneurs, and detained more than 20 people over that attempt and another against crypto boss Pierre Noizat's family, a police source said Tuesday.

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Thousands rush into new aid distribution centre in south Gaza

Thousands rush into new aid distribution centre in south Gaza

Thousands of Palestinians rushed into a new aid distribution centre run by a US-backed group in southern Gaza on Tuesday, AFP journalists reported, leading to chaotic scenes as Israel implemented a new distribution system.

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Jitesh, Kohli power Bengaluru into IPL qualifier 1

Jitesh, Kohli power Bengaluru into IPL qualifier 1

Skipper Jitesh Sharma hammered an unbeaten 85 and Virat Kohli hit 54 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed into qualifier one of IPL playoffs with a six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday.

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Teenage Barca star Yamal signs new contract to 2031

Teenage Barca star Yamal signs new contract to 2031

Barcelona's teenage star Lamine Yamal signed a new contract until 2031 with the Catalan giants on Tuesday after a spectacular season.

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Chelsea's Maresca says Conference League 'best competition in the world'

Chelsea's Maresca says Conference League 'best competition in the world'

Enzo Maresca said he had to convince his Chelsea players this season that the UEFA Conference League was the "best competition in the world" as he prepares his men to face Real Betis in Wednesday's final.

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Djokovic cruises into French Open second round

Djokovic cruises into French Open second round

Novak Djokovic got his tilt at a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title off to a solid start on Tuesday as the Serb beat Mackenzie McDonald 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 in the first round of the French Open.

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'No-kids' holiday venue? Think again, says France

'No-kids' holiday venue? Think again, says France

The French government is mulling measures to clamp down on adult-only hotels and restaurants, with a top official warning that hospitality venues excluding children in a so-called "no kids" strategy were dividing society.

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France's lower house backs assisted dying bill

France's lower house backs assisted dying bill

France's lower house on Tuesday approved a right-to-die bill in the first reading, the initial step in a lengthy process that could grant patients medical assistance to end their lives in clearly defined circumstances.

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