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Postecoglou wants trophy for Son as Spurs extend contract

Postecoglou wants trophy for Son as Spurs extend contract

Ange Postecoglou said Tottenham's ambition is to make sure Son Heung-min ends his Spurs career with a trophy after they exercised an option to extend the captain's contract until 2026.

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Loeb limps home as teenager wins Dakar stage

Loeb limps home as teenager wins Dakar stage

Sebastien Loeb struggled to complete Stage 3 of the Dakar Rally on Tuesday after rolling his car near the start, a setback that is likely to cost him his dream of a first title in the event.

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US trade deficit widens in November on imports jump

US trade deficit widens in November on imports jump

The US trade gap widened in November according to government data released Tuesday, as imports rose faster than exports ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House.

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Key dates in the rise of the French far right

Key dates in the rise of the French far right

Here is a short history of the French far-right National Front, whose historic leader and co-founder Jean-Marie Le Pen died on Tuesday aged 96.

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Meta announces ending fact-checking program in the US

Meta announces ending fact-checking program in the US

Social media giant Meta announced Tuesday a significant rollback of its content moderation policies, including the termination of its third-party fact-checking program in the United States.

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Liverpool's Slot says contract issues not affecting Alexander-Arnold's form

Liverpool's Slot says contract issues not affecting Alexander-Arnold's form

Arne Slot stressed Tuesday that contract issues for some of Liverpool's top stars are not a distraction following stinging criticism of Trent Alexander-Arnold for his performance against Manchester United.

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Hundreds of young workers sue McDonald's UK alleging harassment

Hundreds of young workers sue McDonald's UK alleging harassment

More than 700 young workers are suing McDonald's UK after widespread harassment claims were exposed in the media in 2023, law firm Leigh Day said on Tuesday.

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Jabeur beats Collins to step up comeback ahead of Melbourne

Jabeur beats Collins to step up comeback ahead of Melbourne

Three-time Grand Slam finalist Ons Jabeur stepped up her comeback ahead of the Australian Open by beating fourth seed Danielle Collins 7-6 (8/6), 6-2 on Tuesday at the Adelaide International.

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Eurozone inflation rises, likely forcing slower ECB rate cuts

Eurozone inflation rises, likely forcing slower ECB rate cuts

Eurozone inflation rose in December as energy prices slightly ticked up, official data showed Tuesday, which experts said will likely push the European Central Bank to pursue its rate-cutting cycle more cautiously.

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France remembers Charlie Hebdo attacks 10 years on

France remembers Charlie Hebdo attacks 10 years on

France on Tuesday marked 10 years since an Islamist attack on the Charlie Hebdo satirical newspaper that shocked the country and led to fierce debate about freedom of expression and religion.

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