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Zverev powers into French Open semis as Fonseca run ends

Zverev powers into French Open semis as Fonseca run ends

Alexander Zverev breezed past Rafael Jodar to stay on course for an elusive Grand Slam title at the French Open, while Joao Fonseca's scintillating run came to an end in the quarter-finals on Tuesday.

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Foreign companies take flight from US-sanctioned Cuba

Foreign companies take flight from US-sanctioned Cuba

With a US deadline to sever ties with Cuba's military conglomerate GAESA fast approaching, foreign companies had by Tuesday vastly reduced their presence on the island.

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Knicks, Brunson in awe of 'unbelievable' Wembanyama

Knicks, Brunson in awe of 'unbelievable' Wembanyama

Victor Wembanyama is making a lasting impression in his first playoff run, inspiring awe-struck comments from his opponents on the eve of the NBA Finals opener.

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Mensik tames Fonseca to reach French Open semi-finals

Mensik tames Fonseca to reach French Open semi-finals

Czech youngster Jakub Mensik produced a brilliant display to upstage Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca and reach the French Open semi-finals on Tuesday.

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'I can't breathe': clashes erupt after UK police handcuff dying student

'I can't breathe': clashes erupt after UK police handcuff dying student

Bodycam footage of a dying student who was handcuffed by British police after being stabbed by a Sikh man and falsely accused of racially abusing his murderer sparked outrage on Tuesday, with protesters in the city where the crime took place throwing bricks at police.

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England launch World Cup build-up in steamy Florida

England launch World Cup build-up in steamy Florida

England kicked off their pre-World Cup preparations in Florida on Tuesday, holding a light first training session in hot and humid conditions following their arrival in the United States.

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France lawmakers say state shares blame for West Indies pesticide scandal

France lawmakers say state shares blame for West Indies pesticide scandal

French lawmakers on Tuesday recognised the state's partial responsibility in allowing a toxic pesticide to be used in the French West Indies despite health warnings, inflicting long-term harm on the islands and their people.

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Stalled Mideast peace process sends oil soaring, tech buoys stocks

Stalled Mideast peace process sends oil soaring, tech buoys stocks

Stalled progress in peace negotiations between Washington and Tehran sent oil prices higher on Tuesday, with stocks also making advances based on optimism around AI-related tech equities.

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'Crazy': Trump-Netanyahu relationship under growing strain

'Crazy': Trump-Netanyahu relationship under growing strain

They went to war together against Iran, but Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu's relationship is under strain after the US president reportedly called the Israeli premier "crazy."

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Ellis's best helps Australia shock Pakistan to level ODI series

Ellis's best helps Australia shock Pakistan to level ODI series

Fast bowler Nathan Ellis took a career best four-wicket haul as an understrength Australia shocked Pakistan by 41 runs in the second one-day international in Lahore on Tuesday, levelling the three-match series 1-1.

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