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Tiger says his body is strong enough to win at US Open

Tiger says his body is strong enough to win at US Open

Tiger Woods, who has struggled just walking 72 holes since suffering severe leg injuries in a 2021 car crash, said Tuesday his body is well enough for him to win this week's US Open.

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Pakistan chase 107 to beat Canada and stay alive at T20 World Cup

Pakistan chase 107 to beat Canada and stay alive at T20 World Cup

Pakistan restricted Canada to 106-7 in their do-or-die T20 World Cup clash on Tuesday despite opener Aaron Johnson hitting his sixth international fifty.

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French PM: surprised campaigner in Macron's 'sudden' poll gambit

French PM: surprised campaigner in Macron's 'sudden' poll gambit

France's premier has broken a conspicuous silence over President Emmanuel Macron's calling of snap elections, while making clear his reservations about the surprise move that may cost him his job.

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Clark left off US Olympic basketball squad

Clark left off US Olympic basketball squad

USA Basketball chiefs confirmed Caitlin Clark's controversial omission from the Paris Olympics on Tuesday after naming a 12-strong squad for the games.

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Rahm uncertain for US Open with left foot infection

Rahm uncertain for US Open with left foot infection

Jon Rahm is uncertain if he will be able to play in this week's US Open due to a left foot infection that forced him to withdraw from last week's LIV Golf Houston event.

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Biden's son convicted on all charges in gun case

Biden's son convicted on all charges in gun case

A jury found Hunter Biden guilty on Tuesday of federal gun charges in a historic first criminal prosecution of the child of a sitting US president.

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China squeeze into next World Cup qualifying stage, Thai heartbreak

China squeeze into next World Cup qualifying stage, Thai heartbreak

China squeezed into the third round of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup despite a 1-0 defeat at South Korea on Tuesday, with Indonesia also progressing on a night of drama.

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Suspect arrested over stabbing of four Americans in China

Suspect arrested over stabbing of four Americans in China

Chinese police said on Tuesday they have arrested a suspect over the stabbing of four American college teachers at a public park in the country's northeast.

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'My body is not ready' says Zverev as he withdraws from Stuttgart

'My body is not ready' says Zverev as he withdraws from Stuttgart

Alexander Zverev withdrew from the Stuttgart Open on Tuesday, with the Roland Garros runner-up citing fatigue after his French Open final.

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Oldest privately owned book sells for £3mn at UK sale

Oldest privately owned book sells for £3mn at UK sale

The world's oldest book in a private collection, and one of the earliest books in existence, sold at auction in London on Tuesday for more than £3 million.

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