Top court blocks French city's bid to allow 'burkini' in pools
A top French court on Tuesday blocked a bid to allow the "burkini" at municipal pools in the city of Grenoble, upholding a government challenge against a move that revived France's intense debate on Islam.
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Wales's Pivac warns Springboks are 'ultimate challenge'
Wayne Pivac head coach said on Tuesday that Wales face "probably the ultimate challenge" in tackling Rugby World Cup winners South Africa away from home at altitude.
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Russia warns Lithuania as Kremlin forces push 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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Macron meets France opposition, retains PM after poll blow
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday was holding talks with the opposition on ending the deadlock sparked by his failure to secure a majority in parliamentary elections, after rejecting an offer by the prime minister to resign.
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In Vienna, snails are slowly reclaiming their culinary fame
On the outskirts of Vienna, farmer Andreas Gugumuck tosses some extra cereal to thousands of snails inching over planks and lush greenery. Far from being pests, the slow-moving molluscs have become his main produce.
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US attorney general vows help to prosecute war crimes in Ukraine
US Attorney General Merrick Garland pledged during a visit to Ukraine on Tuesday to help prosecute war crimes committed since the Russian invasion in late February.
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Koepka joining Saudi-backed LIV Golf: reports
Four-time major champion Brooks Koepka is set to become the latest star to join the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series, media reports said on Tuesday.
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US confirms death of second citizen in Ukraine
The United States on Tuesday confirmed that a second American was killed fighting for Ukraine, as it warned of risks amid worries over two other US citizens captured battling Russia.
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White House announces near-total US ban on landmines use
The White House on Tuesday announced a return to an almost total ban on the use and production of anti-personnel landmines, leaving an exception for the military facing off against Pyongyang on the Korean peninsula.
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Unwell Stokes misses England training ahead of third Test
England captain Ben Stokes missed training after feeling unwell on Tuesday as his side started their preparations for the Headingley Test.
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