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US jury finds Bill Cosby sexually assaulted teen in 1970s

US jury finds Bill Cosby sexually assaulted teen in 1970s

A jury in California found Tuesday that entertainer Bill Cosby sexually assaulted a teenager at the Playboy Mansion almost five decades ago.

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Brazil's Lula unveils social, green campaign priorities

Brazil's Lula unveils social, green campaign priorities

Brazil's leftist former leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who heads the presidential election race, announced Tuesday that his priorities in power would be social policies and protecting the Amazon.

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Tevez named new manager of Rosario Central

Tevez named new manager of Rosario Central

Former Manchester United and Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez was named as the new manager of Argentine club Rosario Central on Tuesday, a fortnight after confirming his retirement as a player.

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'I doubted I'd ever return,' says Serena after winning comeback

'I doubted I'd ever return,' says Serena after winning comeback

Serena Williams admitted Tuesday that she feared her storied career was over after a leg injury at last year's Wimbledon forced her off tour for a year and saw her ranking plummet to 1,204 in the world.

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Over and out as Gronkowski retires for second time

Over and out as Gronkowski retires for second time

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement from the National Football League for the second time on Tuesday, walking away from a partnership with quarterback icon Tom Brady that included four Super Bowl victories.

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Italy's government hit by Five Star party split

Italy's government hit by Five Star party split

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi's coalition government was rocked by fresh turmoil Tuesday after the largest party in parliament split, with the foreign minister starting a breakaway group.

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Facebook agrees to safeguards in ad discrimination case

Facebook agrees to safeguards in ad discrimination case

Facebook owner Meta has agreed to change its ad targeting technology and pay $115,000 to settle US government allegations the social media giant allowed discrimination in who saw housing advertisements, authorities said Tuesday.

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Global stocks bounce after sharp selloff; yen falls

Global stocks bounce after sharp selloff; yen falls

Stock markets rose Tuesday as calm returned following last week's rout, but analysts warned that recession fears have not gone away and will cause more turmoil.

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Women's Euro 2022 organisers defend 'right balance' on venues

Women's Euro 2022 organisers defend 'right balance' on venues

Euro 2022 oganisers have hit back at suggestions of a lack of ambition for the women's game over their selection of some small venues for July's tournament in England.

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Chelsea's Lukaku set for Inter Milan return on loan: reports

Chelsea's Lukaku set for Inter Milan return on loan: reports

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku will rejoin Inter Milan on a one-year loan deal after a disappointing spell with the Premier League club, according to reports on Tuesday.

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