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ISS to host first spacewalk by Frenchwoman

ISS to host first spacewalk by Frenchwoman

Sophie Adenot is set to become the first French female astronaut to venture outside the International Space Station for a spacewalk on Tuesday, accompanied by American astronaut Anil Menon.

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Rift deepens as Asia football chief hits back at Qatar in Infantino saga

Rift deepens as Asia football chief hits back at Qatar in Infantino saga

A damaging split within Asian football deepened Tuesday as the region's top official hit back at a Qatari challenge over the confederation's move to join UEFA and CONCACAF in targeting FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

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Philippine student killed in livestreamed school shooting

Philippine student killed in livestreamed school shooting

A student livestreamed himself shooting another schoolmate dead before taking his own life at a high school in the Philippines on Tuesday, authorities said.

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India extend lead to 294 in first Sri Lanka Test

India extend lead to 294 in first Sri Lanka Test

India tightened their grip on the first Test against Sri Lanka, reaching 116-4 at lunch to extend their lead to 294 runs on day four in Galle on Tuesday.

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Major Meta trial begins as lawyers spar over witnesses, damages

Major Meta trial begins as lawyers spar over witnesses, damages

Facebook-parent Meta will defend itself in a landmark social media trial that begins Tuesday in California, where attorneys have sparred over witnesses and financial penalties.

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Williams sisters fall at Cincinnati while Zverev advances

Williams sisters fall at Cincinnati while Zverev advances

Serena and Venus Williams lost in their first doubles match together since 2022 while men's top seed Alexander Zverev battled into the fourth round on Monday at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters.

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Transylvania's fortified churches face fragile future

Transylvania's fortified churches face fragile future

Built in the Middle Ages to provide shelter from attacks, Transylvania's fortified churches risk crumbling despite efforts to preserve and breathe new life into them.

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Australian cricketer Warner ordered to use breathalyser vehicle lock

Australian cricketer Warner ordered to use breathalyser vehicle lock

Australian cricket great David Warner was fined and ordered to use a vehicle breathalyser lock Tuesday after admitting to drink driving.

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A Viking longship in 'The Odyssey'? It's a case of history meets Hollywood

A Viking longship in 'The Odyssey'? It's a case of history meets Hollywood

The eras of "The Odyssey" and the Vikings happened about 2,000 years apart -- so how did a Viking longship end up with a starring role in this year's blockbuster movie?

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Philippine student killed in rare school shooting

Philippine student killed in rare school shooting

A grade 10 student was shot dead at a high school in the southern Philippines on Tuesday before the alleged killer took his own life, police said.

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