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Chelsea's Lukaku set for Inter Milan return on loan: reports

Chelsea's Lukaku set for Inter Milan return on loan: reports

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku will rejoin Inter Milan on a one-year loan deal after a disappointing spell with the Premier League club, according to reports on Tuesday.

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US businessman John Textor completes Lyon takeover

US businessman John Textor completes Lyon takeover

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas said on Tuesday a deal had been struck for US businessman John Textor to complete a takeover of the seven-time French champions.

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Long wait over as US vaccinates youngest against Covid

Long wait over as US vaccinates youngest against Covid

US hospitals and clinics began vaccinating the nation's youngest children against Covid-19 on Tuesday, a milestone that was welcomed by parents eager to protect kids against the worst impacts of the virus.

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Smith, Holmgren tipped for top spot in NBA Draft

Smith, Holmgren tipped for top spot in NBA Draft

US college star Jabari Smith Jr. is strongly tipped to be chosen with the top pick by the Orlando Magic when the 2022 NBA Draft takes place on Thursday.

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White House says concerned about recession but US economy strong

White House says concerned about recession but US economy strong

The American economy remains strong, a White House economist asserted Tuesday, while acknowledging President Joe Biden's team is concerned about a possible recession.

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Serena makes winning return in Eastbourne doubles after year out

Serena makes winning return in Eastbourne doubles after year out

Serena Williams made a winning comeback after a year on the sidelines as the American legend teamed with Ons Jabeur to beat Sara Sorribes Tormo and Marie Bouzkova 2-6, 6-3, 13-11 in the Eastbourne International doubles on Tuesday.

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US calls Russia's threat against captured Americans 'appalling'

US calls Russia's threat against captured Americans 'appalling'

The United States on Tuesday called it "appalling" for the Kremlin to suggest that two US citizens captured while fighting for Ukraine against the Russian invasion could face execution.

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'Win for whole country' as Sri Lanka clinch ODI series against Australia

'Win for whole country' as Sri Lanka clinch ODI series against Australia

Skipper Dasun Shanaka said Sri Lanka's four-run series clinching win over Australia on Tuesday was "much needed" for the island nation, which battles its worst ever economic crisis.

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Ecuadorans teargassed at demos that military deems 'grave threat'

Ecuadorans teargassed at demos that military deems 'grave threat'

Police used tear gas Tuesday to disperse hundreds of Ecuadorans protesting in the capital Quito on the ninth day of Indigenous-led fuel price protests that the military described as a "grave threat."

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Russia warns Lithuania, pushes into Ukraine's Donbas

Russia warns Lithuania, pushes into Ukraine's Donbas

Moscow on Tuesday warned Lithuania of "serious" consequences over its restriction of rail traffic to Russia's Kaliningrad exclave, as Kremlin forces made gains in Ukraine's strategic Donbas region.

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