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France investigating ex-archbishop over 'sexual assault': prosecutors

France investigating ex-archbishop over 'sexual assault': prosecutors

French authorities last month opened a preliminary inquiry into allegations that the former archbishop of Paris had committed "sexual assault on a vulnerable person", prosecutors said on Tuesday.

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NFL's Hamlin remains critical after on-field collapse

NFL's Hamlin remains critical after on-field collapse

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who suffered a cardiac arrest during an NFL game, remained hospitalized in critical condition Tuesday as his family thanked supporters for their generosity and encouragement.

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Mavi stars on debut as India edge Sri Lanka in T20 thriller

Mavi stars on debut as India edge Sri Lanka in T20 thriller

Debutant fast bowler Shivam Mavi led an inspired bowling with his four wickets as India edged out Sri Lanka by two runs in a thrilling opening Twenty20 international on Tuesday.

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US, S.Korea planning response to any N.Korea 'nuclear use:' White House

US, S.Korea planning response to any N.Korea 'nuclear use:' White House

Washington and Seoul are planning an "effective coordinated" response if North Korea uses nuclear weapons, the White House warned on Tuesday.

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Illegal migration to Spain drops in 2022

Illegal migration to Spain drops in 2022

The number of migrants arriving illegally in Spain dropped by more than a quarter in 2022 over the previous year, mainly due to a fall in sea crossings, the interior ministry said Tuesday.

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Tunisia unveils economic plan betting heavily on private investment

Tunisia unveils economic plan betting heavily on private investment

The Tunisian government on Tuesday presented a three-year development plan that relies heavily on private sector investment, particularly in industry, and boosting phosphate production.

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'Unique' Ronaldo says he wants to break records in Saudi stint

'Unique' Ronaldo says he wants to break records in Saudi stint

Cristiano Ronaldo described himself as a "unique player" and insisted his career was not over as he arrived at his new club Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

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Tears, anger at Paris funeral for Kurdish shooting victims

Tears, anger at Paris funeral for Kurdish shooting victims

Thousands of Kurds from across Europe travelled to the Paris suburbs Tuesday for the politically charged funeral of three of their own killed in a December attack in the French capital.

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Spain court opens probe into alleged E.Guinea torture

Spain court opens probe into alleged E.Guinea torture

A court in Spain has opened a probe into three people close to Equatorial Guinea's veteran president on suspicion of kidnapping and torturing two Spanish nationals, a judicial source told AFP on Tuesday.

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Fears for French baguettes as power prices burn bakers

Fears for French baguettes as power prices burn bakers

Recently described as "250 grams of magic and perfection" by President Emmanuel Macron, the French baguette is at risk from surging energy prices, with some bakers warning they can no longer afford to fire up their ovens.

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