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Vinicius stunner helps Real Madrid edge Benfica in play-off marred by alleged racism

Vinicius stunner helps Real Madrid edge Benfica in play-off marred by alleged racism

Vinicius Junior scored a sensational goal to earn Real Madrid a 1-0 Champions League play-off first leg victory at Benfica on Tuesday, although the match was marred by apparent racist abuse aimed at the Brazilian.

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Doue inspires PSG to comeback Champions League win in Monaco

Doue inspires PSG to comeback Champions League win in Monaco

Paris Saint-Germain recovered from a shambolic start as Desire Doue inspired a comeback from two goals down to beat Monaco 3-2 in the principality in the first leg of their Champions League knockout phase play-off tie on Tuesday.

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Iran upbeat after US talks but Vance says 'red lines' not met

Iran upbeat after US talks but Vance says 'red lines' not met

Iran said Tuesday it had agreed with the United States in talks in Geneva on "guiding principles" for a deal to avoid conflict, but Vice President JD Vance said Tehran had not yet acknowledged all of Washington's red lines.

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'Climate cult' hurts Europe's economy, US energy secretary tells AFP

'Climate cult' hurts Europe's economy, US energy secretary tells AFP

A "climate cult" has weighed on Europe's economy, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright told AFP on Tuesday, adding that the United States has shown its allies "tough love" because it wants them to become stronger.

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Norway's Frostad soars to freeski big air gold in Olympic thriller

Norway's Frostad soars to freeski big air gold in Olympic thriller

Norwegian freeskier Tormod Frostad soared to gold in an Olympic men's big air final for the ages on Tuesday, finding an extra gear under the most intense pressure at a snow-swept Livigno.

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Peru's presidential musical chairs

Peru's presidential musical chairs

Peru lost its seventh leader in almost as many years Tuesday with the impeachment of interim President Jose Jeri on allegations of graft.

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France arrests nine over far-right activist's killing

France arrests nine over far-right activist's killing

French authorities on Tuesday arrested nine suspects over the killing last week of a far-right activist, including an assistant to a hard-left member of parliament, a prosecutor and an informed source said.

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France arrests seven over far-right activist's killing

France arrests seven over far-right activist's killing

French authorities on Tuesday arrested seven suspects over the killing last week of a far-right activist, including an assistant to a hard-left member of parliament, a prosecutor and an informed source said.

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No sign of progress on first day of Ukraine war talks in Geneva

No sign of progress on first day of Ukraine war talks in Geneva

Ukrainian and Russian negotiators concluded the first of two days of US-mediated peace talks in Geneva on Tuesday, though neither side signalled they were any closer to ending Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II.

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Frostad dethrones Ruud in Olympic freeski big air thriller

Frostad dethrones Ruud in Olympic freeski big air thriller

Norwegian freeskier Tormod Frostad soared to gold in a snow-swept Olympic men's big air final Tuesday, dethroning compatriot and reigning champion Birk Ruud.

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