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France's Le Pen says had 'no sense' of any offence as appeal trial opens

France's Le Pen says had 'no sense' of any offence as appeal trial opens

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said Tuesday she had "no sense" of having committed any offence at the opening of an appeals trial which she hopes will save her 2027 run for president.

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JPMorgan Chase reports mixed results as Dimon defends Fed chief

JPMorgan Chase reports mixed results as Dimon defends Fed chief

JPMorgan Chase reported lower fourth-quarter profits Tuesday as CEO Jamie Dimon endorsed Federal Reserve independence and offered an upbeat reading on the US economy.

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Vingegaard targets first Giro while thirsting for third Tour title

Vingegaard targets first Giro while thirsting for third Tour title

Jonas Vingegaard said on Tuesday he plans to "mix it up a bit" in 2026 by racing the Giro d'Italia for the first time, but added that when judging a season everything comes down to the Tour de France.

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US pushes forward trade enclave over Armenia

US pushes forward trade enclave over Armenia

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that the United States would move forward on building a corridor linking Azerbaijan through Armenia, saying it would benefit all sides.

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Alpine release reserve driver Doohan ahead of F1 season

Alpine release reserve driver Doohan ahead of F1 season

The Alpine Formula One team announced on Tuesday that it is parting ways with Australian driver Jack Doohan, who had already been sidelined after a brief and unsuccessful stint in the 2025 season.

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Toulouse's Ntamack out of crunch Champions Cup match against Sale

Toulouse's Ntamack out of crunch Champions Cup match against Sale

Toulouse will face Sale in their 'must-win' Champions Cup tie at the weekend without international fly-half Romain Ntamack, a source close to the club said on Tuesday.

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US takes aim at Muslim Brotherhood in Arab world

US takes aim at Muslim Brotherhood in Arab world

The United States on Tuesday designated the Muslim Brotherhood branches in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan as terrorist organizations, fulfilling a long demand of Arab allies and US conservatives.

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Gloucester sign Springbok World Cup-winner Kleyn

Gloucester sign Springbok World Cup-winner Kleyn

Gloucester have signed World Cup-winning South Africa lock Jean Kleyn for next season, the English Prem strugglers announced on Tuesday.

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Trump tells Iranians 'help on its way' as crackdown toll soars

Trump tells Iranians 'help on its way' as crackdown toll soars

US President Donald Trump urged Iranians on Tuesday to keep protesting against the country's theocratic leadership, telling them "help is on its way" as international outrage grows over a crackdown one rights group said has likely killed thousands.

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Iran threatens death penalty for 'rioters' as concern grows for protester

Iran threatens death penalty for 'rioters' as concern grows for protester

Iranian authorities will press charges punishable by death against some individuals arrested during recent demonstrations, prosecutors said on Tuesday, as concern grew that one man arrested during the protests already risks imminent execution.

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