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Brignone claims World Cup giant slalom title as Gut-Behrami wins finale

Brignone claims World Cup giant slalom title as Gut-Behrami wins finale

Italy's Federica Brignone claimed the alpine World Cup giant slalom crown on Tuesday with a runner-up finish to Lara Gut-Behrami in the season finale at Sun Valley, Idaho.

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UK artist Grayson Perry indulges playful side in new show

UK artist Grayson Perry indulges playful side in new show

It was a radical idea: give UK artist Grayson Perry, known for his cross-dressing and flamboyant, colourful art, carte blanche to create new works inspired by one of the world's finest collections of decorative arts.

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Swiatek gets extra security after harassment

Swiatek gets extra security after harassment

World number two Iga Swiatek is receiving additional security at the Miami Open after she was harassed by a spectator during her practice.

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Tuchel says Maguire 'will always be in contention' for England

Tuchel says Maguire 'will always be in contention' for England

Thomas Tuchel has insisted Harry Maguire will "always be in contention" for England despite overlooking the Manchester United defender for his first two games in charge.

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Iran book World Cup spot as Australia, Saudis keep hopes alive

Iran book World Cup spot as Australia, Saudis keep hopes alive

Perennial World Cup participants Iran became the second Asian side to secure their place at next year's global showpiece after twice coming from behind to draw 2-2 with Uzbekistan in Tehran on Tuesday.

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Iran qualify for 2026 World Cup

Iran qualify for 2026 World Cup

Iran booked their place in the 2026 World Cup following a 2-2 home draw against Uzbekistan at Tehran's Azadi Stadium on Tuesday.

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Big bucks Iyer leads Punjab to win over Gujarat in IPL

Big bucks Iyer leads Punjab to win over Gujarat in IPL

India batsman Shreyas Iyer led from the front with an unbeaten 97 to set up a 11-run win for Punjab Kings in a big-hitting IPL clash with Gujarat Titans on Tuesday.

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'Spider-Man,' 'Harry Potter' producers hired for new 007 film

'Spider-Man,' 'Harry Potter' producers hired for new 007 film

The producers behind the "Spider-Man" and "Harry Potter" film franchises will oversee the next James Bond movie, Amazon MGM Studios announced Tuesday.

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Bolsonaro headed 'criminal organization' to stay in power, court told

Bolsonaro headed 'criminal organization' to stay in power, court told

Brazil's attorney general on Tuesday accused far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro of having steered a "criminal organization" whose objective in 2022 was "to ensure he remains in power."

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Vernon takes Tour of Catalonia sprint as teen Brennan keeps lead

Vernon takes Tour of Catalonia sprint as teen Brennan keeps lead

British sprinter Ethan Vernon won a mass sprint on the Tour of Catalonia on Tuesday, followed over the line at Figueres by teenage compatriot Matthew Brennan.

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