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European stocks steady, Tokyo soars after rout

European stocks steady, Tokyo soars after rout

European stock markets steadied Tuesday after Asian indices enjoyed some rebounds from a global rout fuelled by US recession fears.

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Germany beat Antetokounmpo's Greece to reach Olympic basketball semis

Germany beat Antetokounmpo's Greece to reach Olympic basketball semis

World Cup champions Germany reached the Olympic men's basketball semi-finals for the first time Tuesday, coming from behind to beat Greece 76-63 and dumping two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo out of the Games.

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Danish PM attack suspect says doesn't recall hitting her

Danish PM attack suspect says doesn't recall hitting her

A Polish man accused of punching Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told a Copenhagen court on Tuesday he doesn't recall hitting her because he was under the influence of alcohol.

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Brazilian amputee table tennis star savours Olympic dreamland

Brazilian amputee table tennis star savours Olympic dreamland

Twenty-two years after first picking up a bat, Brazilian amputee table tennis star Bruna Alexandre is finally making her dream come true, warming up for the Paralympics by competing at the Paris Olympic Games.

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How AFP's Jeff Pachoud got those 'insane' Olympic BMX shots

How AFP's Jeff Pachoud got those 'insane' Olympic BMX shots

His eye-popping picture of a BMX ace seemingly riding to the top of an ancient Egyptian obelisk on his bike during the Paris Olympics has gone around the world.

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Saudi Aramco quarterly profit dips as output stays low

Saudi Aramco quarterly profit dips as output stays low

Saudi oil giant Aramco on Tuesday reported net profit of $29.07 billion in the second quarter, a slight drop from the same period last year as output remained subdued.

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Iran reduces jail term of Grammy-winning protest singer

Iran reduces jail term of Grammy-winning protest singer

An Iranian appeals court has halved the prison sentence handed down against pop star Shervin Hajipour, whose song became the anthem of nationwide protests in 2022, the judiciary said Tuesday.

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Chelsea boss Maresca says rules to blame for academy talent exodus

Chelsea boss Maresca says rules to blame for academy talent exodus

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said financial sustainability rules must be changed to discourage clubs from cashing in on academy graduates as Conor Gallagher looks set to join Atletico Madrid.

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Henry 'living a dream' as France reach Olympic men's football final

Henry 'living a dream' as France reach Olympic men's football final

Thierry Henry won almost everything possible in a glittering career as a player and is now "living a dream" as a coach after leading hosts France to the final of the Olympic men's football.

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US working 'around the clock' to avert Mideast escalation

US working 'around the clock' to avert Mideast escalation

The United States said it was working "around the clock" to avert an all-out war in the Middle East, as Israel remained on high alert Tuesday for potential Iranian retaliation for two high-profile killings.

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