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Pentagon chief vows to honor US-Australia sub deal

Pentagon chief vows to honor US-Australia sub deal

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sought Tuesday to reassure lawmakers over the US pledge to supply Australia with a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, amid growing concern that production is not rolling out quickly enough to meet the commitment.

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UK and allies sanction two far-right Israeli ministers

UK and allies sanction two far-right Israeli ministers

Britain and four allies joined forces Tuesday to sanction two Israeli ministers for "repeated incitements of violence" against Palestinians, upping their condemnation of Israel's actions around the war in Gaza.

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Bonmati, Putellas lead Spain as Hermoso overlooked for Euro 2025

Bonmati, Putellas lead Spain as Hermoso overlooked for Euro 2025

Jenni Hermoso was left out of Spain's squad for next month's women's Euro 2025 on Tuesday, with two-time Ballon d'Or winners Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas set to be key players for the world champions.

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Four dead as Colombia hit with wave of bombings, gun attacks

Four dead as Colombia hit with wave of bombings, gun attacks

Southwest Colombia was rocked by a string of explosions and gun attacks that left at least four people dead Tuesday, police said, in what appeared to be a coordinated wave of attacks designed to sow terror.

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Stocks muted as investors track US-China trade talks

Stocks muted as investors track US-China trade talks

Global stock markets diverged on Tuesday as investors waited for the outcome of US-China talks aimed at cementing a fragile trade war truce between the world's two biggest economies.

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Romeo wins Dauphine third stage to take yellow

Romeo wins Dauphine third stage to take yellow

Spain's Ivan Romeo won the third stage of the Criterium du Dauphine on Tuesday when he streaked clear at the end of a 207km run from Brioude to Charantonnay to cross the line first and claim the overall lead.

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Rahm warns to expect 'a lot of unfortunate things' at US Open

Rahm warns to expect 'a lot of unfortunate things' at US Open

Two-time major winner Jon Rahm, who unleashed choice curse words after poor shots at last week's LIV Golf event, says his mental game is ready to be tested at this week's US Open.

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UK and four nations sanction two far-right Israeli ministers

UK and four nations sanction two far-right Israeli ministers

Britain and four allies joined forces Tuesday to sanction two Israeli ministers for "repeated incitements of violence" against Palestinians, upping their condemnation of Israel's actions around the war in Gaza.

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French Senate adopts bill to regulate fast fashion

French Senate adopts bill to regulate fast fashion

The French Senate on Tuesday adopted a bill to regulate the fast fashion industry by sanctioning companies and banning advertisements.

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Russell looks forward to Twickenham roar as Bath seek end to Premiership drought

Russell looks forward to Twickenham roar as Bath seek end to Premiership drought

Bath and Scotland fly-half Finn Russell is relishing the unusual prospect of being a Twickenham hero in Saturday's English Premiership final against Leicester.

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