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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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Galatasaray thrash 10-man Juve in Champions League play-off 1st leg

Galatasaray thrash 10-man Juve in Champions League play-off 1st leg

Dutch midfielder Noa Lang scored a brace as Galatasaray thumped Juventus 5-2 in a pulsating contest in Istanbul on Tuesday in the first leg of a Champions League playoff.

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Woods return timeline uncertain, but won't rule out Masters

Woods return timeline uncertain, but won't rule out Masters

Tiger Woods says he has no timetable for a return to golf, but the 15-time major champion hasn't ruled out the 2026 Masters even as he ponders the over-50s Champions Tour.

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