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Nadal makes comeback from injury at Barcelona Open

Nadal makes comeback from injury at Barcelona Open

Tennis great Rafael Nadal made his comeback from injury at the Barcelona Open on Tuesday, starting his first round match against Flavio Cobolli.

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IMF ups global growth forecast but signals medium-term pessimism

IMF ups global growth forecast but signals medium-term pessimism

The IMF has raised its outlook for the global economy this year, while maintaining a gloomy forecast over the medium term, according to fresh data published Tuesday.

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Frustrated Trump vents on day two of historic trial

Frustrated Trump vents on day two of historic trial

A fuming Donald Trump began another day of jury selection in his historic criminal trial Tuesday, in stark contrast to his White House rival President Joe Biden who headed out to campaign in a key swing state.

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Biopic series of French first lady in the works

Biopic series of French first lady in the works

Brigitte Macron's "fairytale journey" from schoolteacher to first lady is to be recounted in a French TV series, the producers said Tuesday.

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UK parliament debates law phasing out smoking

UK parliament debates law phasing out smoking

The UK parliament on Tuesday kicked off its first debate on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's planned flagship legislation to prevent young people from smoking, despite opposition from many in his own Conservative Party.

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Shareholders approve pay package of Stellantis CEO

Shareholders approve pay package of Stellantis CEO

Stellantis shareholders on Tuesday approved a controversial 36.5-million-euro ($38.75 million) pay package for chief executive Carlos Tavares.

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Spain's tourism revenue seen hitting new record in 2024

Spain's tourism revenue seen hitting new record in 2024

Spain's tourism sector is expected to post record revenues again in 2024, the Exceltur tourism association said Tuesday, adding it was concerned at growing anger in the country against overtourism.

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Bjorn named vice captain for Europe's Ryder Cup defence

Bjorn named vice captain for Europe's Ryder Cup defence

Thomas Bjorn will again serve as a deputy to Europe team captain Luke Donald at next year's Ryder Cup against the United States in New York.

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Mideast-related oil price spike threatens 'relatively good' economic outlook: IMF chief economist

Mideast-related oil price spike threatens 'relatively good' economic outlook: IMF chief economist

The recent oil price spike fueled by rising Middle East tensions has the potential to derail the IMF's "relatively good" outlook for the world economy, its chief economist told AFP.

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Scotland and Bath rugby star Russell sidelined by 'significant injury'

Scotland and Bath rugby star Russell sidelined by 'significant injury'

Finn Russell could struggle to play again this season after club side Bath said the Scotland fly-half had suffered a "significant injury" in a European Champions Cup loss to Exeter.

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