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No.1 Korda, No.2 Jeeno chase US Women's Open title

No.1 Korda, No.2 Jeeno chase US Women's Open title

Top-ranked Nelly Korda chases a lifelong dream and Thailand's second-ranked Jeeno Thitikul seeks her first major title when the 81st US Women's Open begins on Thursday at Riviera Country Club.

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David Beckham to get star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

David Beckham to get star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Football superstar David Beckham is to be honored with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, organizers announced Tuesday, as the United States readies to host the World Cup.

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Turkey raps Kanye West for offending 'spiritual sensitivities'

Turkey raps Kanye West for offending 'spiritual sensitivities'

Turkey on Tuesday expressed alarm over a weekend gig by Kanye West in Istanbul attended by nearly 120,000 fans, saying it included elements that offended its spiritual sensitivities.

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Zverev powers into French Open semis as Fonseca run ends

Zverev powers into French Open semis as Fonseca run ends

Alexander Zverev breezed past Rafael Jodar to stay on course for an elusive Grand Slam title at the French Open, while Joao Fonseca's scintillating run came to an end in the quarter-finals on Tuesday.

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Foreign companies take flight from US-sanctioned Cuba

Foreign companies take flight from US-sanctioned Cuba

With a US deadline to sever ties with Cuba's military conglomerate GAESA fast approaching, foreign companies had by Tuesday vastly reduced their presence on the island.

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Knicks, Brunson in awe of 'unbelievable' Wembanyama

Knicks, Brunson in awe of 'unbelievable' Wembanyama

Victor Wembanyama is making a lasting impression in his first playoff run, inspiring awe-struck comments from his opponents on the eve of the NBA Finals opener.

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Mensik tames Fonseca to reach French Open semi-finals

Mensik tames Fonseca to reach French Open semi-finals

Czech youngster Jakub Mensik produced a brilliant display to upstage Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca and reach the French Open semi-finals on Tuesday.

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'I can't breathe': clashes erupt after UK police handcuff dying student

'I can't breathe': clashes erupt after UK police handcuff dying student

Bodycam footage of a dying student who was handcuffed by British police after being stabbed by a Sikh man and falsely accused of racially abusing his murderer sparked outrage on Tuesday, with protesters in the city where the crime took place throwing bricks at police.

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England launch World Cup build-up in steamy Florida

England launch World Cup build-up in steamy Florida

England kicked off their pre-World Cup preparations in Florida on Tuesday, holding a light first training session in hot and humid conditions following their arrival in the United States.

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France lawmakers say state shares blame for West Indies pesticide scandal

France lawmakers say state shares blame for West Indies pesticide scandal

French lawmakers on Tuesday recognised the state's partial responsibility in allowing a toxic pesticide to be used in the French West Indies despite health warnings, inflicting long-term harm on the islands and their people.

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