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Musk leads Silicon Valley rally behind Trump

Musk leads Silicon Valley rally behind Trump

Elon Musk's decision to throw his vast fortune behind Donald Trump's presidential candidacy confirms the rise of a growing right-wing bloc in the traditionally liberal Silicon Valley.

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England qualify for Euro 2025 with Sweden draw

England qualify for Euro 2025 with Sweden draw

Reigning champions England held on for a goalless draw against Sweden in their final women's Euro 2025 qualifier on Tuesday to book their place at next year's finals, as Italy and the Netherlands also qualified.

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At least 21 dead in Peru after bus falls into ravine

At least 21 dead in Peru after bus falls into ravine

A bus plummeted into a ravine in southern Peru Tuesday, killing at least 21 people and wounding another 20, said police in the Andean country plagued by deadly road accidents.

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Trump cements grip on Republicans as ex-rivals fall in line

Trump cements grip on Republicans as ex-rivals fall in line

Donald Trump's failed primary challengers are to take the stage Tuesday at the Republican Party convention, in a display of fealty to its all-dominant champion and now official US presidential candidate.

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Top US senator found guilty of corruption

Top US senator found guilty of corruption

Jurors found a powerful US senator guilty on all counts of corruption Tuesday after gold bars and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash were found at his home, prosecutors said, sparking calls for his resignation.

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French fury at Argentina's Copa America insults

French fury at Argentina's Copa America insults

The French Football Federation (FFF) said on Tuesday it plans to lodge a complaint with FIFA and take legal action after racist chants from members of Argentina's Copa America winning team.

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Top US senator guilty of corruption: prosecutors

Top US senator guilty of corruption: prosecutors

Jurors found a powerful US senator guilty on all counts of corruption Tuesday after gold bars and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash were found at his home, prosecutors said, sparking calls for his resignation.

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Tiger talks up Open chances, dismisses retirement

Tiger talks up Open chances, dismisses retirement

Five years after winning his last major championship, Tiger Woods has said he is "busting it" in the gym and ready to mount a challenge for the Claret Jug when the British Open gets underway at Royal Troon on Thursday.

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Bangladesh shuts schools nationwide after six killed in protests

Bangladesh shuts schools nationwide after six killed in protests

Bangladesh ordered schools and universities around the country to close indefinitely on Tuesday after six students were killed in protests that prompted the mobilisation of paramilitaries to keep order.

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Tenacious D cancels tour over Trump shooting comments

Tenacious D cancels tour over Trump shooting comments

The American rock duo Tenacious D canceled tour dates following controversial onstage comments linked to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, lead singer Jack Black said Tuesday.

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