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Kisses, handshakes: British royals host friendly state visit for French president

Kisses, handshakes: British royals host friendly state visit for French president

There were protocol-compliant hugs, kisses and firm handshakes Tuesday as the visibly delighted Macrons received an affectionate welcome from King Charles III and his wife Camilla on the first state to Britain by a French president in 17 years.

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Sabalenka battles back to reach Wimbledon semis

Sabalenka battles back to reach Wimbledon semis

World number one Aryna Sabalenka fought back from the brink of a shock Wimbledon exit to reach the semi-finals with a gutsy 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 win against Germany's Laura Siegemund on Tuesday.

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Sinner cancels Wimbledon practice hit after elbow injury

Sinner cancels Wimbledon practice hit after elbow injury

World number one Jannik Sinner cancelled a practice session on Tuesday, fuelling fears his bid for a first Wimbledon title could be undone by an elbow injury.

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France wildfire shuts down Marseille airport

France wildfire shuts down Marseille airport

A wildfire in southern France on Tuesday forced Marseille airport to close and interrupted train traffic as the blaze spread rapidly to the edges of the southern French city.

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Thousands told to stay home as Spain forest fire rages

Thousands told to stay home as Spain forest fire rages

Hundreds of Spanish firefighters on Tuesday battled a forest fire stoked by fierce winds that had burned more than 3,000 hectares, with authorities ordering 18,000 residents to stay at home.

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Trump says 'no extensions' to Aug 1 tariff deadline

Trump says 'no extensions' to Aug 1 tariff deadline

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would not extend an August 1 deadline for higher US tariffs to take effect on dozens of economies, a day after he appeared to signal flexibility on the date.

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Wimbledon line technology fails again as Fritz reaches semis

Wimbledon line technology fails again as Fritz reaches semis

Wimbledon's under-fire line technology system suffered another embarrassment during Taylor Fritz's quarter-final win over Karen Khachanov on Tuesday.

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Rubio imposter used AI to message high-level officials: report

Rubio imposter used AI to message high-level officials: report

An imposter posing as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sent AI-generated voice and text messages to high-level officials and foreign ministers, a report said Tuesday, the latest American official to be targeted by impersonators.

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Kyiv, Moscow residents baffled by Trump's wavers on Ukraine aid

Kyiv, Moscow residents baffled by Trump's wavers on Ukraine aid

The US President Donald Trump's announcement to send "more weapons" to Ukraine in a U-turn from last week's decision to halt some aid to the war-torn country left residents of Kyiv and Moscow bemused.

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Archer can help England rattle impressive India, says Broad

Archer can help England rattle impressive India, says Broad

Stuart Broad believes a Test cricket return for Jofra Archer could help England hit back against India after the tourists' "borderline perfect" performance at Edgbaston.

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