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'Be careful what you wish for': 'Obsession' director and star reflect on success

Messi scores but Miami held by Nashville

US Open champ Rybakina on top of world after injury scare

Rybakina reigns serene as new world number one

Defiant Sabalenka motivated by US Open defeat

South Africa defeat New Zealand 43-28 to complete 3-1 series victory

Rybakina triumphs in US Open, denies Sabalenka three-peat

Gilbert Arenas questions Jonathan Kuminga's decision to join Minnesota

Akron fan's honorary play-calling stint ends with opening-drive fumble

Cristian Mungiu's Fjord examines a family's conflict with Norwegian child authorities

Louisiana's developing roster faces USC as Trojans enter as heavy favorites

United States beats Spain 76-66 to set up World Cup final against France

Utah hosts Arkansas as both programs begin seasons under new coaches

Marmot research gains over $140,000 from meme-coin fees alongside wildlife contest

Israeli mining magnate loses appeal in Swiss corruption case

French-Israeli mining tycoon Beny Steinmetz largely lost on Tuesday his appeal in Switzerland against a 2021 corruption verdict linked to mining rights in Guinea.

First King Charles stamps go on sale in UK

Britain's Royal Mail began selling the first postage stamps featuring the image of King Charles III on Tuesday, following his ascension to the throne in September.

Xavi expecting 'wounded' Madrid to wage war in cup Clasico

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez warned his team on Tuesday that their Copa del Rey semi-final opponents Real Madrid would be coming to wage a "footballing war" at Camp Nou.

Madrid must not go crazy in cup Clasico - Ancelotti

Real Madrid will try to keep cool heads as they bid to overturn a 1-0 deficit in the Copa del Rey Clasico semi-final second leg, Carlo Ancelotti said Tuesday.

Ex-world champion Khan handed two-year doping ban

Former light-welterweight world champion Amir Khan said he would "never cheat" after being handed a two-year ban from all sport for testing positive for a prohibited substance.

European Games gives Ukrainians chance to 'bring pride' to war-torn nation

The upcoming European Games in Poland will be a big deal for Ukrainian athletes as it gives them the chance to show the world "how resilient and strong they are", Spyros Capralos, the president of the European Olympic Committees, has told AFP.

Shaw extends contract at Man Utd to 2027

Luke Shaw said he wants to be part of "something special' at Manchester United after signing a new contract until 2027 on Tuesday.

One dead after Dutch train hits crane

A Dutch passenger train slammed into a crane and derailed early on Tuesday, killing a construction worker and injuring around 30 other people in the Netherlands' worst train accident for several years.

Credit Suisse chiefs say sorry to shocked shareholders

Credit Suisse chairman Axel Lehmann said Tuesday he was "truly sorry" that the beleaguered bank could not be saved as he faced angry and tearful shareholders whose money has gone up in smoke.

Ex-Wales winger James reveals dementia fight as legal case grows

Former Wales rugby union international Dafydd James has revealed he has been diagnosed with early-onset dementia as a legal case of ex-sportsmen and women claiming they suffered brain injuries during their careers has grown to 380.

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