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Denmark through to Euros last-16 with Serbia stalemate

Denmark through to Euros last-16 with Serbia stalemate

Denmark progressed to the knockout stages of Euro 2024 after a goalless draw with Serbia on Tuesday which allowed them to seal second spot in Group C, ahead of third-place Slovenia on European qualifiers ranking.

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England top Euros group but disappoint again in Slovenia stalemate

England top Euros group but disappoint again in Slovenia stalemate

England secured top spot in Group C despite again failing to fire at Euro 2024 as Slovenia also progressed to the knockout stages thanks to a 0-0 draw in Cologne.

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Brazil's top court votes to decriminalize personal weed use

Brazil's top court votes to decriminalize personal weed use

Brazil's Supreme Court said Tuesday a majority of judges had voted to decriminalize possession of marijuana for personal use, after a lengthy and divisive trial.

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US stocks mixed while Europe slips on renewed French vote fears

US stocks mixed while Europe slips on renewed French vote fears

European stock markets slid Tuesday as jitters resurfaced over impending French elections, while stocks on Wall Street ended mixed as investor darling Nvidia reversed course, driving the Nasdaq higher.

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Major music labels sue AI startups over copyright infringement

Major music labels sue AI startups over copyright infringement

Some of the world's major music labels are suing music generation services Suno and Udio, accusing the startups of violating the copyrights of top artists to train their generative AI engines without permission.

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Porzingis to have surgery, will miss Olympics: Celtics

Porzingis to have surgery, will miss Olympics: Celtics

Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis will miss next month's Olympics after opting to have surgery on a leg injury, the NBA team announced on Tuesday.

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Trott says Afghanistan have 'no scarring' ahead of T20 World Cup semi

Trott says Afghanistan have 'no scarring' ahead of T20 World Cup semi

Coach Jonathan Trott believes Afghanistan will go into Wednesday's T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa boosted by "having no scarring, no history" unlike the accident-prone Proteas.

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France coach Deschamps encouraged by Mbappe return

France coach Deschamps encouraged by Mbappe return

France coach Didier Deschamps was encouraged by Kylian Mbappe's performance on his return to action after suffering a broken nose, as the star forward scored in Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Poland at Euro 2024.

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Rangnick delighted by 'incredible' first place for Austria at Euros

Rangnick delighted by 'incredible' first place for Austria at Euros

Austria coach Ralf Rangnick said it was "incredible" for his team to snatch top spot in their Euro 2024 group ahead of France and the Netherlands on Tuesday.

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US pushing Israel to avoid war with Hezbollah

US pushing Israel to avoid war with Hezbollah

The United States is pressing Israel to avoid a major war against Lebanon's Hezbollah, with top American officials urging a diplomatic solution in order to prevent another Middle East crisis.

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