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Pogacar eyes 'missing' piece ahead of Vuelta return

'Green dilemma': China's solar boom hurt birds, says study

US, Canada 'very close' to trade deal, Ottawa says, as details emerge

Pegula hangs on to dispatch Anisimova, reach Cincinnati semi-finals

Ronaldinho returns in search of 'beautiful' 300th goal

US stocks fall as bond yields rebound despite Treasury moves, oil rises

What a record-breaking El Nino could mean for the world

Former NBA MVP Harden reportedly set to return to Cavaliers

Duplantis edges Karalis to win Lausanne Diamond League pole vault

Brook makes Pakistan pay for drop as England dominate first Test

Alcaraz to return for US Open title defence

MemeCore Arrives on Nasdaq Through $1 Billion Landmark Treasury Transaction

China's rapid solar expansion hurt bird diversity: study

US, Canada resume talks to finalize trade deal as details emerge

Iran court confirms Frenchman's 8-year sentence: lawyer

An Iranian appeals court has upheld an eight-year prison sentence against a Frenchman convicted on spying charges, his Paris-based lawyer said Tuesday.

Netflix 'actively' working on ad-supported subscription

Netflix is "actively" working on building its cheaper, ad-supported deal, the company's French team said on Tuesday, but added there was no clear timeline.

South Africa escalates power cuts to acute levels

South Africa, a country plagued by power shortages, on Tuesday imposed the toughest electricity rationing in two and a half years after labour disputes disrupted production at several plants.

51 inmates die in Colombia prison riot and fire

At least 51 inmates were killed and two dozen more injured early Tuesday after a fire broke out during a prison riot in southwestern Colombia, the national prisons agency said.

Party's over: Airbnb bans events permanently

Airbnb has made permanent its pandemic-era prohibition of parties at the properties rented out globally through its app, saying Tuesday the rules have been effective against problematic events.

Stocks split on China, US consumer confidence

European and Asian stocks climbed Tuesday and oil prices rallied further as China slashed the quarantine time for visitors, fuelling hopes of recovery for the world's second largest economy.

Wimbledon cancer survivor Peniston says illness 'blessing in disguise'

Ryan Peniston described his childhood battle with cancer as "a blessing in disguise" on Tuesday as he marked his Grand Slam debut by reaching the Wimbledon second round.

Minamino leaves Liverpool for Ligue 1 club Monaco

Japan forward Takumi Minamino has completed his move from Liverpool to Monaco, the two clubs announced on Tuesday.

Jewel thieves in brazen Dutch art fair heist

Flat-cap wearing armed robbers staged a brazen daylight raid on an international art fair in the Netherlands Tuesday, smashing a jewellery case with a sledgehammer in front of terrified visitors.

Morgan says it's 'right time to go' after England retirement

England's World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan retired from international cricket with immediate effect on Tuesday, saying he recently woke up and knew now was the time to stand down.

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South Africa's Eskom announces further power cuts