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San Diego Padres infielder Marcano banned for life for gambling

San Diego Padres infielder Marcano banned for life for gambling

San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano has been banned for life from Major League Baseball for betting on games, the league announced on Tuesday.

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Djokovic injury shakes up French Open as Swiatek roars into semis

Djokovic injury shakes up French Open as Swiatek roars into semis

Novak Djokovic's worst fears materialised as a knee injury forced him out of the French Open on Tuesday, while women's reigning champion Iga Swiatek surged into the semi-finals with another ruthless display.

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French Open day 10: Who's saying what

French Open day 10: Who's saying what

Who's saying what on the 10th day of the French Open at Roland Garros on Tuesday:

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Madrid-bound Mbappe says 'people made me unhappy' at PSG

Madrid-bound Mbappe says 'people made me unhappy' at PSG

Real Madrid attacker Kylian Mbappe said on Tuesday "things and people made me unhappy" at Paris Saint-Germain before he signed a five-year deal with the Spanish club.

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OpenAI insiders blast lack of AI transparency

OpenAI insiders blast lack of AI transparency

A group of current and former employees from OpenAI on Tuesday issued an open letter warning that the world's leading artificial intelligence companies were falling short of necessary transparency and accountability to meet the potential risks posed by the technology.

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'Really sad' Djokovic out of French Open with knee injury

'Really sad' Djokovic out of French Open with knee injury

Novak Djokovic pulled out of the French Open on Tuesday ahead of his quarter-final against Casper Ruud because of a knee injury suffered in the previous round.

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Stocks retreat, oil slides further on US economy worries

Stocks retreat, oil slides further on US economy worries

Stock markets fell in cautious trading Tuesday as investors worried that headwinds are gathering for the US economy, outweighing hopes that recent weak data would prompt the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates.

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South African floods kill at least 22 people

South African floods kill at least 22 people

Flooding caused by torrential rain and fierce winds on South Africa's eastern coast have killed at least 22 people, local authorities said on Tuesday.

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Car battery maker ACC halts plant construction in Germany, Italy

Car battery maker ACC halts plant construction in Germany, Italy

The European vehicle battery venture Automotive Cells (ACC) said Tuesday that it was halting construction of two factories in Germany and Italy as it weighs shifting to a less-expensive battery technology.

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Sinner reaches first French Open semi-final, to become world No.1

Sinner reaches first French Open semi-final, to become world No.1

Jannik Sinner powered past Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets Tuesday to reach his first French Open semi-final, where he could face rival Carlos Alcaraz, on the day he secured the world number one ranking.

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