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Tiger's April Foolishness: plan to play Masters just a joke

Tiger's April Foolishness: plan to play Masters just a joke

Tiger Woods took to social media on Tuesday to play an April Fool's prank on golf fans, giving false hope he could overcome an injury to play in next week's Masters.

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Myanmar quake toll passes 2,700, nation halts to honour victims

Myanmar quake toll passes 2,700, nation halts to honour victims

Emergency workers in Myanmar rescued a woman on Tuesday who had been trapped for more than 90 hours under the rubble of a building after a devastating earthquake that has killed at least 2,700 people.

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US seeks death penalty for accused killer of insurance CEO

US seeks death penalty for accused killer of insurance CEO

US Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday asked federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, who allegedly gunned down an American health care CEO in a brazen attack.

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UK govt moves to block sentencing guidelines for minority defendants

UK govt moves to block sentencing guidelines for minority defendants

Britain's government on Tuesday introduced legislation to block new sentencing guidelines taking into account a defendant's ethnic or cultural background, on the grounds it would give the impression of preferential treatment for minority defendants.

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Trump puts world on edge as 'Liberation Day' tariffs loom

Trump puts world on edge as 'Liberation Day' tariffs loom

Donald Trump had the world's leading economies on edge Tuesday as the US president prepared to unveil a promised raft of tariffs that could trigger a cascading global trade war.

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Gulf between Everton and Liverpool has never been bigger, says Moyes

Gulf between Everton and Liverpool has never been bigger, says Moyes

Everton boss David Moyes believes the gap between his side and Premier League leaders Liverpool has never been bigger as the Toffees prepare to travel to Anfield for Wednesday's Merseyside derby.

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UK vows £20 million to boost drone and 'flying taxi' services

UK vows £20 million to boost drone and 'flying taxi' services

The UK government said Tuesday it had pledged £20 million ($25.8 million) to help commercial drone services and "flying taxis" take off in Britain.

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Ford's US auto sales dip in first quarter as tariffs loom

Ford's US auto sales dip in first quarter as tariffs loom

Auto giant Ford reported a slight drop in first quarter US sales Tuesday, while investors await details of President Donald Trump's upcoming tariffs this week and assess the effects of duties on major carmakers.

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Digging for box office gold, 'A Minecraft Movie' hits cinemas

Digging for box office gold, 'A Minecraft Movie' hits cinemas

With an A-list cast and a big budget, "A Minecraft Movie" releasing this week is hoping to follow in the slipstream of Super Mario Bros by turning a gaming phenomenon into a global cinema blockbuster.

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Southampton boss Juric desperate to avoid Premier League 'worst team' tag

Southampton boss Juric desperate to avoid Premier League 'worst team' tag

Southampton manager Ivan Juric has challenged his beleaguered players to prove they are not the worst team in Premier League history as they brace for an immediate return to the Championship.

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