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Title favourite Norris reflects on 'positive' Abu Dhabi practice

Stocks consolidate as US inflation worries undermine Fed rate hopes

Volcanic eruptions may have brought Black Death to Europe

Arsenal the ultimate test for in-form Villa, says Emery

Emotions high, hope alive after Nigerian school abduction

Another original Hermes Birkin bag sells for $2.86 mn

11 million flock to Notre-Dame in year since rising from devastating fire

Gymnast Nemour lifts lid on 'humiliation, tears' on way to Olympic gold

Lebanon president says country does not want war with Israel

France takes anti-drone measures after flight over nuclear sub base

Signing up to DR Congo peace is one thing, delivery another

US medical agency will scale back testing on monkeys

The United States will scale back certain drug-safety testing requirements on monkeys, federal regulators said Tuesday, marking the latest step by President Donald Trump's administration to limit the use of animals in research.

Faberge's rare Winter Egg fetches record £22.9 mn at auction

Faberge's The Winter Egg, considered one of his most beautiful creations, sold for nearly £23 million ($30 million) at auction Tuesday in London, smashing the sales record for the legendary jeweller of Imperial Russia.

Snooker great O'Sullivan loses to Zhou in UK Championship first round

Snooker great Ronnie O'Sullivan was knocked out in the first round of the UK Championship on Tuesday following a 6-4 defeat by China's Zhou Yuelong.

Pentagon chief says US has 'only just begun' striking alleged drug boats

The United States has "only just begun" targeting alleged drug-trafficking boats, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth insisted Tuesday despite a growing outcry over strikes that critics say amount to extrajudicial killings.

Putin receives top US negotiators in high-stakes Ukraine talks

Top US negotiators vying to end the war in Ukraine met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday in a high-stakes meeting happening as Moscow pressed battlefield advances.

Under Trump pressure, Honduras vows accurate vote count

Honduras' electoral body, under pressure from Donald Trump, vowed Tuesday its final tally of votes cast in a weekend presidential election would "scrupulously respect the popular will."

O'Neill salutes Celtic players for 'terrific' response

Martin O'Neill praised Celtic players for their "terrific" response as he prepared for what will "definitely" be his final game in charge.

Pope urges halt to attacks in Lebanon as first voyage abroad ends

Pope Leo XIV called for an end to hostilities in Lebanon and new approaches for peace in the Middle East before returning to Rome on Tuesday, ending his inaugural visit abroad as pontiff.

Amazon unveils new AI chip in battle against Nvidia

Amazon Web Services launched its in-house-built Trainium3 AI chip on Tuesday, marking a significant push to compete with Nvidia in the lucrative market for artificial intelligence computing power.

Pope plans trip to Africa, starting with Algeria

Wrapping up his first international trip as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV said Tuesday he would like to visit Algeria in 2026 as part of a voyage to Africa, which could be his next overseas destination.

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