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July 4 gunman planned attack for weeks, wore women's clothing: police

July 4 gunman planned attack for weeks, wore women's clothing: police

The suspected gunman who opened fire on a July 4 parade in a wealthy Chicago suburb planned the attack for weeks and wore women's clothing to aid his escape, police said Tuesday.

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With Angola ex-leader critically ill in Spain, family cries foul

With Angola ex-leader critically ill in Spain, family cries foul

With former Angola president Jose Eduardo dos Santos critically ill at a Barcelona hospital, one of his daughters has filed a case against his wife and personal physician for attempted murder, police and her lawyers said Tuesday.

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West urges Russia removal from sport governing boards

West urges Russia removal from sport governing boards

Western powers on Tuesday called for international sport federations to remove state-affiliated Russians and Belarusians over the Ukraine invasion, after leading events already banned their athletes.

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France repatriates 51 from Syria camps in policy change

France repatriates 51 from Syria camps in policy change

France repatriated 35 children and 16 mothers from camps in Syria holding family members of suspected Islamic State jihadists on Tuesday in the largest such operation by Paris after pressure from campaigners.

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Fierce shelling in eastern Ukraine as NATO heralds its 'historic' expansion

Fierce shelling in eastern Ukraine as NATO heralds its 'historic' expansion

Fighting raged on Tuesday in and around Ukraine's eastern Donbas region as Russian troops tried to maintain a series of battlefield gains, while NATO pressed ahead with Finland and Sweden's momentous membership bids.

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Djokovic battles from two sets down to reach 11th Wimbledon semi-final

Djokovic battles from two sets down to reach 11th Wimbledon semi-final

Defending champion Novak Djokovic battled back from two sets to love down to defeat Jannik Sinner and reach his 11th Wimbledon semi-final on Tuesday.

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Three things we learned from England's 5th Test win against India

Three things we learned from England's 5th Test win against India

England defeated India in thrilling fashion to win the Covid-delayed fifth Test at Edgbaston on Tuesday by seven wickets.

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US court rules distributors not responsible for opioid crisis

US court rules distributors not responsible for opioid crisis

The three largest drug distributors in the United States have won a major court victory, with a judge ruling that they were not responsible for record opioid addiction in one part of West Virginia state.

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Markets slump as recession fears grip investors

Markets slump as recession fears grip investors

Stock markets sank and oil prices plummeted Tuesday as fears mounted that major economies will slide into recession as inflation soars, with the euro slumping towards parity with the dollar.

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Yellow jersey Van Aert in soaring Tour de France triumph

Yellow jersey Van Aert in soaring Tour de France triumph

Belgian Wout van Aert made a late solo break to win stage four of the Tour de France and extend his overall lead on Tuesday.

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