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Coufal back in Czech team for pre-Euro camp

Coufal back in Czech team for pre-Euro camp

Czech Republic coach Ivan Hasek announced Tuesday a 26-player squad for a training camp ahead of Euro 2024, which includes West Ham defender Vladimir Coufal on his return after a disciplinary ban.

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Trump trial to hear closing arguments ahead of jury decision

Trump trial to hear closing arguments ahead of jury decision

Donald Trump arrived Tuesday for closing arguments in his New York hush money trial ahead of the jury deciding whether to make him the first criminally convicted former president and current White House hopeful in history.

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'Carota Boys' on Sinner's Grand Slam menu for success

'Carota Boys' on Sinner's Grand Slam menu for success

In just one year, they have become unmissable at Grand Slams, just like their hero, Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner: Meet the "Carota Boys".

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'Saving Private Ryan' returns to French cinemas for D-Day anniversary

'Saving Private Ryan' returns to French cinemas for D-Day anniversary

Steven Spielberg's D-Day epic "Saving Private Ryan" will be shown in around 300 French cinemas on June 6, the massive World War II operation's 80th anniversary, studio Paramount has said.

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Vast concessions threaten Malaysia's forest: report

Vast concessions threaten Malaysia's forest: report

Vast concessions in Malaysia's forests threaten millions of hectares of rich natural habitats and risk the country's commitment to 50 percent forest cover, a report warned Tuesday.

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Israeli tanks reach centre of Rafah as Security Council to discuss camp blaze

Israeli tanks reach centre of Rafah as Security Council to discuss camp blaze

Israeli tanks penetrated the heart of Rafah on Tuesday despite global outrage over a strike that set ablaze a crowded camp in Gaza's far-southern city, killing 45 people according to Palestinian officials.

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Djokovic looks to overcome 'bumps in road' at rainswept French Open

Djokovic looks to overcome 'bumps in road' at rainswept French Open

Novak Djokovic begins the defence of his French Open title at a rainswept Roland Garros on Tuesday, confident his Grand Slam pedigree will help overcome his lacklustre season.

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145 countries now recognise a Palestinian state

145 countries now recognise a Palestinian state

Israel's war in Gaza since the October 7 attack has revived a global push for Palestinians to be given a state of their own.

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US to unveil 'guardrails' needed for carbon markets to succeed

US to unveil 'guardrails' needed for carbon markets to succeed

President Joe Biden's administration is set Tuesday to unveil "guardrails" it says will ensure that carbon offset markets effectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions, a significant win for advocates of the contentious schemes.

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Stock markets swing before key inflation data

Stock markets swing before key inflation data

Asian and European stock markets wavered Tuesday as investors geared up for key inflation numbers later in the week, while London returned to action after a three-day long weekend.

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