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Prince Andrew sex assault case formally closed after settlement paid

Prince Andrew sex assault case formally closed after settlement paid

A sexual assault lawsuit brought in New York against Prince Andrew by his longtime accuser Virginia Giuffre has been formally dismissed after the disgraced British royal paid a financial settlement, court documents showed Tuesday.

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Airbnb users send money to Ukraine through reservations

Airbnb users send money to Ukraine through reservations

Thousands of Airbnb users have booked vacation rentals in war-battered Ukraine, not to visit but to provide aid to local hosts struggling to survive the Russian invasion.

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Djokovic entered on Indian Wells draw but status unclear

Djokovic entered on Indian Wells draw but status unclear

Novak Djokovic was entered into the draw for this week's ATP/WTA Indian Wells tournament on Tuesday but it is unclear whether he will take part in the tournament, organisers said.

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Top seed Krejcikova out of Indian Wells

Top seed Krejcikova out of Indian Wells

World number two and tournament top seed Barbora Krejcikova has withdrawn from this week's ATP/WTA Indian Wells Masters tournament after failing to overcome an arm injury.

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McDonald's, Coca-Cola join US firms halting Russia operations

McDonald's, Coca-Cola join US firms halting Russia operations

McDonald's, Coca-Cola and Starbucks on Tuesday bowed to public pressure and suspended their operations in Russia over Moscow's internationally condemned invasion of Ukraine.

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'Overconfident' Liverpool edge through despite defeat to Inter

'Overconfident' Liverpool edge through despite defeat to Inter

Mohamed Salah admitted Liverpool might have suffered from complacency as they crept into a fourth Champions League quarter-final in five years despite a rare 1-0 defeat at Anfield to Inter Milan on Tuesday.

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Western nations halt Russian oil as Ukrainians flee

Western nations halt Russian oil as Ukrainians flee

The United States led a Western assault on Moscow's economic lifeline Tuesday, banning imports of Russian oil as civilians fled besieged Ukrainian cities in a desperate evacuation push blighted by Russian shelling.

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Oil prices surge as US bans Russian energy imports

Oil prices surge as US bans Russian energy imports

Crude oil prices surged Tuesday as the United States banned Russian energy imports, while nickel prices rocketed to a record peak on Russian supply fears.

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Ball in Mickelson's court over PGA return: Monahan

Ball in Mickelson's court over PGA return: Monahan

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said Tuesday he plans to speak to Phil Mickelson to address his criticism of the tour before the six-time major champion decides to return to playing.

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Bairstow's century anchors England recovery after dismal start to 1st Test

Bairstow's century anchors England recovery after dismal start to 1st Test

Jonny Bairstow's eighth Test hundred anchored England’s revival from a woeful start in reaching 268 for six at stumps on the opening day of the first Test in Antigua on Tuesday.

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