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Heavyweights Argentina and France start World Cup quests

Heavyweights Argentina and France start World Cup quests

Lionel Messi's Argentina and Kylian Mbappe's France, the two teams who contested a thrilling World Cup final four years ago, roar into the 2026 tournament on Tuesday.

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Restoring Kyiv cathedral hit by Russia could take two years: director

Restoring Kyiv cathedral hit by Russia could take two years: director

It could take around two years to repair Kyiv's Dormition Cathedral and its surrounding monastery complex after they were damaged in a Russian attack, its director said Tuesday.

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Russian oil producer rations fuel as Ukraine attacks bite

Russian oil producer rations fuel as Ukraine attacks bite

Russian oil producer Tatneft has introduced fuel rationing at hundreds of petrol stations across the country, AFP learnt on Tuesday, as increased Ukrainian attacks hit Russia's refining capacity.

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EU clears major hurdle on US tariff deal

EU clears major hurdle on US tariff deal

The European Parliament gave a final sign off on Tuesday to a tariff deal with the United States as the EU seeks to close a volatile chapter of transatlantic trade relations.

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Serena Williams to play doubles with sister Venus at Wimbledon

Serena Williams to play doubles with sister Venus at Wimbledon

Serena Williams will play at Wimbledon for the first time since 2022 after the American legend was given a wildcard to play the doubles event with her sister Venus on Tuesday.

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Iran says talks on final US deal to begin this week

Iran says talks on final US deal to begin this week

Iran said Tuesday that talks with the United States on its nuclear programme and sanctions relief would likely begin later this week, as President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would "completely open" once the foes sign their deal.

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'Jurgen should know better': Klopp criticised for Nagelsmann jibe

'Jurgen should know better': Klopp criticised for Nagelsmann jibe

Former Germany players have hit out at Jurgen Klopp for comments he made about national coach Julian Nagelsmann while working as a pundit covering the 2026 World Cup.

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With feasts and music, Kashmiri weddings keep traditions alive

With feasts and music, Kashmiri weddings keep traditions alive

Every Kashmiri wedding has its own story, but all share a common thread of the "wazwan", a famed feast of slow-cooked meats, shared platters and centuries-old culinary craftsmanship.

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Ex-Eintracht coach Toppmoeller appointed Lens boss

Ex-Eintracht coach Toppmoeller appointed Lens boss

Former Eintracht Frankfurt boss Dino Topmoeller has been appointed Lens coach after Pierre Sage left for Crystal Palace, the French Ligue 1 club said on Tuesday.

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French spies drop AI giant Palantir over US overreliance fears

French spies drop AI giant Palantir over US overreliance fears

France's domestic intelligence agency will stop working with American AI giant Palantir, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Tuesday, as European nations increasingly doubt the dependability of the United States.

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