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'Alone' Zverev considers therapy after shock Wimbledon exit

'Alone' Zverev considers therapy after shock Wimbledon exit

Alexander Zverev is considering therapy to talk through his mental health issues after admitting he feels "alone" and "empty" following his earliest Grand Slam exit since 2019.

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Second seed Coco Gauff knocked out of Wimbledon

Second seed Coco Gauff knocked out of Wimbledon

American second seed Coco Gauff suffered a stunning Wimbledon defeat as the French Open champion was beaten 7-6 (7/3), 6-1 by Ukranian world number 42 Dayana Yastremska on Tuesday.

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Switzerland comes to the aid of Red Cross museum

Switzerland comes to the aid of Red Cross museum

There was "relief" all around at the Red Cross museum in Geneva on Tuesday as it has its future guranteed until at least 2030 thanks to new Swiss grants.

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'That's life': No regrets for former champion Kvitova after Wimbledon farewell

'That's life': No regrets for former champion Kvitova after Wimbledon farewell

Petra Kvitova insisted she had no regrets after her Wimbledon farewell ended in an emotional defeat by Emma Navarro in the first round on Tuesday.

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AI videos push Combs trial misinformation, researchers say

AI videos push Combs trial misinformation, researchers say

Around two dozen YouTube channels are pumping out AI-generated videos with false claims about music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs's sex trafficking trial, racking up millions of views and profiting from misinformation, researchers say.

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UK govt guts key welfare reforms to win vote after internal rebellion

UK govt guts key welfare reforms to win vote after internal rebellion

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer avoided a humiliating parliamentary defeat on key welfare reforms Tuesday, after making last-minute concessions in the face of the most serious internal rebellion of his year-long premiership.

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French league launches own channel to broadcast Ligue 1

French league launches own channel to broadcast Ligue 1

The French football league (LFP) announced on Tuesday the creation of its own channel to broadcast Ligue 1 matches next season, after clubs voted in favour of ending a deal with DAZN.

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Man City left to reflect on Club World Cup exit as tournament opens up

Man City left to reflect on Club World Cup exit as tournament opens up

Manchester City's exit from the Club World Cup at the hands of Al-Hilal on Monday finally brought down the curtain on a poor season for Pep Guardiola's side while confirming that Europe's powerhouses are not having things all their own way at FIFA's new competition.

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Shock study: Mild electric stimulation boosts math ability

Shock study: Mild electric stimulation boosts math ability

Struggle with math? A gentle jolt to the brain might help.

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Europe swelters as surprise early summer heatwave spreads

Europe swelters as surprise early summer heatwave spreads

Nearly 2,000 schools were shut in France, monuments closed to tourists, and cities across Europe put on high alert as a record-breaking early summer heatwave spread across the continent Tuesday.

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