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France's music street party back at full blast

France's music street party back at full blast

One of France's biggest street parties is back in full force after two years of Covid disruption -- the annual Fete de la Musique returns to towns and cities across the country Tuesday night, boasting everything from classical to rap.

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FA chair backs Southgate despite poor England run

FA chair backs Southgate despite poor England run

Gareth Southgate has been strongly backed by Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt following England's disappointing Nations League results, which included a 4-0 home defeat to Hungary.

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US home prices top $400,000 for first time, crimping May sales

US home prices top $400,000 for first time, crimping May sales

The median US home price broke above $400,000 for the first time, sending existing home sales in May falling for the fourth straight month, according to industry data released Tuesday.

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Kellogg pops as it plans spin-off of legacy cereal business

Kellogg pops as it plans spin-off of legacy cereal business

Iconic breakfast food brand Kellogg became the latest US corporate giant to announce a breakup, unveiling plans Tuesday to split into three companies in a move that lifted its share price.

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Top court blocks French city's bid to allow 'burkini' in pools

Top court blocks French city's bid to allow 'burkini' in pools

A top French court on Tuesday blocked a bid to allow the "burkini" at municipal pools in the city of Grenoble, upholding a government challenge against a move that revived France's intense debate on Islam.

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Wales's Pivac warns Springboks are 'ultimate challenge'

Wales's Pivac warns Springboks are 'ultimate challenge'

Wayne Pivac head coach said on Tuesday that Wales face "probably the ultimate challenge" in tackling Rugby World Cup winners South Africa away from home at altitude.

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Russia warns Lithuania as Kremlin forces push into Ukraine's Donbas

Russia warns Lithuania as Kremlin forces push into Ukraine's Donbas

Moscow on Tuesday warned Lithuania of "serious" consequences over its restriction of rail traffic to Russia's Kaliningrad exclave, as Kremlin forces made gains in Ukraine's strategic Donbas region.

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In Vienna, snails are slowly reclaiming their culinary fame

In Vienna, snails are slowly reclaiming their culinary fame

On the outskirts of Vienna, farmer Andreas Gugumuck tosses some extra cereal to thousands of snails inching over planks and lush greenery. Far from being pests, the slow-moving molluscs have become his main produce.

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Koepka joining Saudi-backed LIV Golf: reports

Koepka joining Saudi-backed LIV Golf: reports

Four-time major champion Brooks Koepka is set to become the latest star to join the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series, media reports said on Tuesday.

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Unwell Stokes misses England training ahead of third Test

Unwell Stokes misses England training ahead of third Test

England captain Ben Stokes missed training after feeling unwell on Tuesday as his side started their preparations for the Headingley Test.

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