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France launches rescue op for beluga astray in Seine

France launches rescue op for beluga astray in Seine

French marine experts launched an ambitious operation Tuesday to rescue an ailing beluga whale that swam up the Seine river, to return it to the sea, an AFP journalist at the scene reported.

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Raducanu rolled in Montreal first round

Raducanu rolled in Montreal first round

Reigning US Open champion Emma Raducanu on Britain exited on Tuesday in the first round of the WTA Toronto Masters, losing 7-6 (7/0), 6-2 to Italy's Camila Giorgi.

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Two miners rescued in Dominican Republic after 10 days underground

Two miners rescued in Dominican Republic after 10 days underground

Two miners were rescued in the Dominican Republic Tuesday, seemingly unharmed, after 10 days trapped underground and a massive operation, with support from Canada, to free them.

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NFL owners approve Broncos sale to Wal-Mart heir Walton

NFL owners approve Broncos sale to Wal-Mart heir Walton

NFL club owners voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve the sale of the Denver Broncos to Wal-Mart store heir Rob Walton and his family.

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Biden signs ratification of Finland, Sweden NATO bids

Biden signs ratification of Finland, Sweden NATO bids

President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed US ratification of bids by Finland and Sweden to enter NATO, taking expansion of the Western alliance in response to Russia's Ukraine invasion one step closer.

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Falling water levels boost Mexican mine rescue mission

Falling water levels boost Mexican mine rescue mission

Falling water levels have raised hopes that rescuers will be able to enter a flooded Mexican mine, possibly on Wednesday, to look for 10 trapped workers, the government said.

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US 'concerned' by reports of Rwandan support for DRC rebels

US 'concerned' by reports of Rwandan support for DRC rebels

Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday said the United States was "concerned" by "credible" reports that Rwanda is supporting rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

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LIV trio's lawsuit for PGA playoff spots frustrates No.1 Scheffler

LIV trio's lawsuit for PGA playoff spots frustrates No.1 Scheffler

World number one Scottie Scheffler says he's frustrated at a trio of players from the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series suing for berths in the US PGA's FedEx Cup playoffs.

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Berkane set to face Nigerian club in quest for third CAF Cup title

Berkane set to face Nigerian club in quest for third CAF Cup title

Moroccan club Renaissance Berkane will launch their bid for a record-equalling third CAF Confederation Cup title against Kwara United of Nigeria or AS Douanes of Niger.

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Guinea dissolves FNDC opposition coalition

Guinea dissolves FNDC opposition coalition

Guinea's junta-appointed government has dissolved the country's leading opposition movement, the National Front for the Defence of the Constitution (FNDC), under a decree dated Saturday.

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