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Argentine ex-president Kirchner begins six-year term under house arrest

Argentine ex-president Kirchner begins six-year term under house arrest

Argentina's ex-president Cristina Kirchner began serving a six-year fraud sentence under house arrest on Tuesday, after a judge granted her request to avoid prison in a case that dramatically ended her two-decade career.

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Trump extends TikTok deadline for third time

Trump extends TikTok deadline for third time

US President Donald Trump will this week give TikTok a fresh 90-day extension to find a non-Chinese buyer, the White House said Tuesday, the third time he has put off a threatened ban on the popular app.

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G7 minus Trump rallies behind Ukraine as US blocks statement

G7 minus Trump rallies behind Ukraine as US blocks statement

Group of Seven leaders minus President Donald Trump on Tuesday vowed greater support for Ukraine, as the United States blocked a joint call to pressure Russia, which is ramping up attacks on its neighbor.

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River Plate ease past Urawa to start Club World Cup tilt

River Plate ease past Urawa to start Club World Cup tilt

River Plate overcame a spirited Urawa Red Diamonds 3-1 on Tuesday to make a strong start in Club World Cup Group E.

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Levy wants Spurs to be Premier League winners

Levy wants Spurs to be Premier League winners

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy said he had no regrets over the hiring of Ange Postecoglou as he defended the decision to sack the Australian as manager.

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Monahan to step down as PGA Tour commissioner

Monahan to step down as PGA Tour commissioner

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan will step down when his contract ends next year, the tour announced in a statement on Tuesday.

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Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' as Iran reels

Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' as Iran reels

President Donald Trump on Tuesday demanded "unconditional surrender" from Tehran and warned the United States could easily assassinate its supreme leader as Iran and US ally Israel traded devastating fire for a fifth day.

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EU chief says pressure off for lower Russia oil price cap

EU chief says pressure off for lower Russia oil price cap

EU Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday said surging energy prices have reduced the urgency to slash the price cap on Russia's global oil exports.

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France to hold next G7 summit in Evian spa town

France to hold next G7 summit in Evian spa town

Next year's summit of the Group of Seven powers will take place in Evian, the French spa town known for its eponymous mineral water, President Emmanuel Macron announced Tuesday.

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Alcaraz wins testing Queen's opener, Fritz, Shelton out

Alcaraz wins testing Queen's opener, Fritz, Shelton out

Carlos Alcaraz came through a testing first-round match against Adam Walton at Queen's on Tuesday as the top seed returned to action for the first time since his dramatic French Open triumph.

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