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Rybakina reigns serene as new world number one

Defiant Sabalenka motivated by US Open defeat

South Africa defeat New Zealand 43-28 to complete 3-1 series victory

Houthis say hit Saudi base after renewed fighting with Yemeni govt forces

Rybakina triumphs in US Open, denies Sabalenka three-peat

Gilbert Arenas questions Jonathan Kuminga's decision to join Minnesota

Akron fan's honorary play-calling stint ends with opening-drive fumble

Cristian Mungiu's Fjord examines a family's conflict with Norwegian child authorities

Louisiana's developing roster faces USC as Trojans enter as heavy favorites

United States beats Spain 76-66 to set up World Cup final against France

Christa Pike seeks clemency before September 30 execution in Tennessee

Queens residents seek renewed enforcement along Roosevelt Avenue

Utah hosts Arkansas as both programs begin seasons under new coaches

Marmot research gains over $140,000 from meme-coin fees alongside wildlife contest

Paltrow defends against 'meritless' skiing lawsuit in Utah court

Gwyneth Paltrow appeared in court in the western US state of Utah on Tuesday, where she is being sued for damages by a retired optometrist over a skiing accident seven years ago.

Xi, Putin hail 'new era' of ties in united front against West

China and Russia's leaders hailed a "new era" in their relationship on Tuesday, putting on a united front in Moscow as Vladimir Putin accused the West of rejecting Beijing's proposals to end the Ukraine conflict.

Briton Thomson buys controversial Vendee Globe yacht

British sailor Alex Thomson stepped into the sexism row surrounding the Vendee Globe round-the-world race by buying the Imoca boat of Banque Populaire, in a deal announced on social media on Tuesday.

Ream says Reyna World Cup row 'in past' as US squad gathers

United States defender Tim Ream said Tuesday Gio Reyna has been welcomed back into the fold by team-mates despite the acrimonious feud that erupted following the World Cup.

Madrid to host revamped World Rugby Sevens finale

Madrid's Metropolitano stadium will host a revamped World Rugby Sevens Series grand final from next season, the sport's governing body announced on Tuesday.

Le Pen warns France at risk of 'social explosion' over pensions reform

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen warned Tuesday that President Emmanuel Macron was pushing the country to the verge of a "social explosion" with his highly contested pensions reform.

Spain needs more transparency over Pegasus: EU lawmakers

Spain needs more transparency over the Pegasus spyware hacking scandal, a European Parliament committee said Tuesday at the end of a two-day fact-finding mission to Madrid.

Biden protects two giant US wilderness areas

President Joe Biden on Tuesday designated two giant wilderness areas in Nevada and Texas as national monuments and said a new marine sanctuary could be created in the Pacific.

Strong quake has people fleeing homes in Afghanistan, Pakistan

A strong earthquake lasting for at least 30 seconds was felt across much of Afghanistan, Pakistan and parts of India Tuesday night, with the United States Geological Survey putting the magnitude at 6.5.

Bad Bunny ex seeking $40 mn, alleging unauthorized use of voice note

A former girlfriend of Bad Bunny has filed a $40 million lawsuit against the Puerto Rican megastar, alleging he used a recording of her voice in several songs without permission.

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