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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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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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Fashion student, bodybuilder, footballer: the victims of Iran's crackdown

Fashion student, bodybuilder, footballer: the victims of Iran's crackdown

Rubina was a budding fashion designer inspired by Iran's multi-ethnic population. Rebin was an up-and-coming teen footballer. Mehdi was a champion bodybuilder who also won weightlifting titles. Erfan had just turned 18.

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Trump tells Iranians to 'keep protesting', says 'help on its way'

Trump tells Iranians to 'keep protesting', says 'help on its way'

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 rights groups say has left at least hundreds dead.

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Italian Olympians 'insulted' by torch relay snub

Italian Olympians 'insulted' by torch relay snub

Persistent complaints by former Italian Olympians that they had been snubbed as relay torchbearers in favour of celebrities, drew a reaction Tuesday from politicians led by Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini.

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How AI 'deepfakes' became Elon Musk's latest scandal

How AI 'deepfakes' became Elon Musk's latest scandal

Elon Musk's company xAI has faced global backlash in recent days over sexualised "deepfake" images of women and children created by its Grok chatbot.

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