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UN aviation agency finds Russia responsible for 2014 downing of airliner over Ukraine
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Most Asian markets extend rally in glow of China-US truce
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Celebrations as Hamas frees US-Israeli hostage
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Kim Kardashian to testify in Paris multi-million-dollar robbery trial
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Verdict due in Depardieu sexual assault case
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'Unlimited power': Testimony against Sean Combs tells of lurid violence
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Inner workings of AI an enigma - even to its creators
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Air Force One: iconic jet gets the Trump treatment
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Hollywood studios and unions call on Trump to offer tax breaks
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Forest striker Awoniyi rushed to hospital for abdominal surgery: reports
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Rain soaks first practice day at PGA Championship
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Progressive influencer tells of detention at US airport
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Rapper Tory Lanez attacked in US prison: authorities
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Trump announces drug price cut with swipe at Europe
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Hollywood stars condemn Gaza 'genocide' on eve of Cannes Festival
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McIlroy looks to the future after post-Masters thrill ride
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Sinner set for first Italian Open test, Sabalenka marches on
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Son wants Europa glory to 'complete' Spurs career
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First group of white South Africans arrive in US for resettlement
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Trump mulls joining Ukraine talks in Turkey, Kremlin silent on Putin
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US, China agree to slash tariffs as Trump says will speak to Xi
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Spanish rider Landa returns home for 'long recovery' after Giro crash
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Kurdish militant group PKK ends decades of armed struggle
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Trump says would be 'stupid' to reject Qatari Air Force One gift
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Uruguay's ex-president Mujica receiving palliative care: wife
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Remainder of IPL to be held between May 17-June 3 after ceasefire
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Hamas frees US-Israeli hostage
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Trump defends resettling white South Africans as refugees in US
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs was 'coercive and criminal,' jury hears
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Nazi files found in champagne crates in Argentine court basement
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Myanmar junta airstrike kills 22 at school: witnesses
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Zelensky wants Trump at peace talks, Russia silent on whether Putin will go
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Ground-breaking Grand National winner Blackmore retires
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Trump heads on major Middle East tour
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Nepal holds tribute for disappearing glacier
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Sinner eases into Italian Open last 16, Osaka dumped out
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Real Madrid duo Vinicius, Vazquez injured
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Indian PM Modi vows strong response to any future 'terrorist attack'
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Opening statements start in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial
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Snow cover of Swiss glaciers below average this year: study
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Jihadist attack kills 'several dozen' in Burkina Faso
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Ancelotti to leave Real Madrid for Brazil job
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Trump announces drug prices cut with swipe at Europe
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Ancelotti exits Madrid, hoping to add World Cup with Brazil
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US, China agree to slash tariffs as Trump says to speak with Xi soon
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Ancelotti to take over as Brazil coach
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Israel urges ICC to drop arrest warrants against PM
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Poland to close Russian consulate in Krakow over 'sabotage'
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Kremlin rejects Europe's 'ultimatums' for truce with Ukraine
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Ireland rugby captain Doris ruled out for up to six months
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World number two Daniil Medvedev eased into the French Open second round on Tuesday but he could not escape the shadow of Wimbledon, the Grand Slam tournament where he has been declared persona non grata.

Potential return to No.1 after Wimbledon ban 'very strange' - Medvedev
Daniil Medvedev said Tuesday it would feel "very strange" to reclaim the world number one ranking after Wimbledon despite the tournament banning players from Russia and Belarus over the invasion of Ukraine.

UK government in talks with 'international partners' over Chelsea sale
Todd Boehly's takeover of Chelsea received a boost on Tuesday as the British government confirmed talks have started with "international partners" to help complete the protracted sale.

'I think it's nice': Teenager Rune eyes slice of Alcaraz spotlight
Carlos Alcaraz may be the teenager being widely tipped to break the Grand Slam stranglehold of Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal but fellow 19-year-old Holger Rune is determined not to be overshadowed.

Bayern sign right-back Mazraoui from Ajax
Bayern Munich have signed Morocco right-back Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax on a free transfer, the Bundesliga champions announced on Tuesday.

Wimbledon points removal added pressure, says beaten Shapovalov
Canada's Denis Shapovalov said the decision to strip Wimbledon of ranking points placed him under extra pressure in his first-round loss at the French Open on Tuesday.

BBC apologises to fans after 'Manchester United are rubbish' gaffe
The BBC was forced to apologise to Manchester United fans on Tuesday after a message appeared on their news ticker labelling the Premier League club as "rubbish".

Sri Lanka openers Karunaratne, Oshada lead Bangladesh Test fightback
Openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Oshada Fernando each hit a fifty as Sri Lanka gave Bangladesh a fitting reply in the second Test in Dhaka on Tuesday.

Medvedev eases through at French Open as Rune strikes teen blow
World number two Daniil Medvedev eased into the French Open second round on Tuesday as Denmark's Holger Rune reminded Roland Garros that Carlos Alcaraz is not the only teenager dreaming of the title.

Second seed Medvedev wins Roland Garros opener
World number two Daniil Medvedev coasted into the French Open second round Tuesday, beating Argentina's 103rd-ranked Facundo Bagnis 6-2, 6-2, 6-2.

From Nadal shirt to Nadal on the dirt for France's Moutet
As a child, Corentin Moutet was such a dedicated fan of Rafael Nadal that he used to sleep in one of the Spanish star's trademark sleeveless shirts.

What's happening in the Wimbledon controversy?
The French Open is being overshadowed by the controversy sparked by the decision of Wimbledon to ban Russian and Belarusian players from next month's grass court Grand Slam.

Sri Lanka 84-0 in reply after Rajitha torments Bangladesh
Pace bowler Kasun Rajitha claimed his maiden five-wicket haul as Sri Lanka skittled Bangladesh for 365 on the second day of the second Test on Tuesday.

Top-tier Chongqing latest Chinese football club to fold
Chinese Super League club Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic folded on Tuesday after the pandemic deepened its debt woes, becoming the latest team to disband in the once big-spending division.

Son Heung-min's 'joyous' Golden Boot hailed by S.Korea president
Son Heung-min has been congratulated by South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol for winning the Premier League's Golden Boot, as his club Tottenham Hotspur announced Tuesday they would play a pre-season friendly against Sevilla in Suwon on July 16.

Rajitha takes 5-64 as Sri Lanka fight back in Bangladesh Test
Pace bowler Kasun Rajitha claimed his maiden five-wicket haul as Sri Lanka hit back to skittle out Bangladesh for 365 in the second Test on Tuesday.

Rajitha takes five as Sri Lanka fight back in Bangladesh Test
Pace bowler Kasun Rajitha claimed his maiden five-wicket haul as Sri Lanka hit back to rattle Bangladesh, despite Mushfiqur Rahim's unbeaten 171, in the second Test on Tuesday.

Man Utd need 'major surgery' under Ten Hag - Dwight Yorke
Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke said Tuesday that new coach Erik ten Hag must perform "major surgery" at the club to get them back to the top.

Xavi says Barcelona need rebuild but silent on Lewandowski
Coach Xavi Hernandez said Tuesday his Barcelona team must be rebuilt after a turbulent season but refused to be drawn on whether Robert Lewandowski was a transfer target.

Ukraine's poker aces hope to deliver a winning hand for war-torn country
The head of Ukraine's poker federation Sergey Eifimenko says it is "hard morally to play poker" with "Russian bombs falling" but the two-time defending champions will aim to do their country proud at the Nations Cup this week.

Tatum stars as Celtics rout Heat to square series
Jayson Tatum rediscovered his scoring touch with 31 points as the Boston Celtics thrashed the Miami Heat 102-82 to level their NBA Eastern Conference finals series on Monday.

New Zealand's Vettori named assistant Australia cricket coach
Daniel Vettori was Tuesday named as an assistant to Australian cricket coach Andrew McDonald, who said the former New Zealand captain's knowledge and experience would be invaluable.

Medvedev, Tsitsipas begin French Open campaigns
World number two Daniil Medvedev and 2021 runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas begin their French Open campaigns on Tuesday looking to take their first steps towards breaking the Roland Garros stranglehold of Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.

Roma and Feyenoord hoping to turn the corner in Conference League final
Two of Europe's most passionate fan bases will descend on Tirana for Wednesday's Conference League final, a competition belittled by some but which has captured the imagination of Feyenoord and Roma supporters.

Queensland Reds star O'Connor out for rest of Super Rugby season
Injured fly-half James O'Connor is to miss the rest of the Super Rugby season, the Queensland Reds said, but barring complications is expected to be fit for Australia's home Test series against England in July.

Djokovic 'intends to go to Wimbledon' in 'lose-lose' situation
Novak Djokovic said Monday he "intends to go to Wimbledon" to defend his title despite the controversy over the tournament being stripped of ranking points.

Djokovic wins on Slam return as Nadal strolls, Osaka out at French Open
Reigning champion Novak Djokovic won in straight sets on his return to Grand Slam action at the French Open on Monday and 13-time Roland Garros winner Rafael Nadal eased to victory, but Naomi Osaka crashed out in the first round.

Djokovic says he 'intends to go to Wimbledon'
Novak Djokovic said Monday he "intends to go to Wimbledon" to defend his title despite the controversy over the tournament being stripped of ranking points.

Yankees slugger suspended over 'Jackie' taunt
New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson was suspended for one game and given an undisclosed fine by Major League Baseball on Monday for a remark to Chicago White Sox player Tim Anderson that triggered accusations of racism.

Djokovic wins on Grand Slam return as Nadal strolls at French Open
Reigning champion Novak Djokovic won in straight sets on his return to Grand Slam action at the French Open on Monday, while Rafael Nadal eased to victory as he kicked off his quest for a 14th Roland Garros title.

Djokovic makes easy winning return to Grand Slams
Defending champion Novak Djokovic cruised into the second of the French Open on Monday as the world number one returned to Grand Slam tennis for the first time this year.

Man City title miracle all part of Pep's plan
Pep Guardiola joked it had been part of his plan for Manchester City to come from 2-0 down to beat Aston Villa 3-2 to claim the Premier League title as his side paraded the trophy through Manchester on Monday.

Hertha Berlin keep Bundesliga status with play-off win at Hamburg
Hertha Berlin secured their place in the Bundesliga for next season with a 2-0 away win at Hamburg on Monday to take the promotion/relegation play-off 2-1 on aggregate.

Thompson-Herah, Richardson set for Oregon Diamond League clash
Jamaica's Olympic sprint queen Elaine Thompson-Herah will head a star-studded field in the women's 100m at this weekend's Prefontaine Classic Diamond League meeting in Oregon, organisers confirmed on Monday.

Spinazzola makes Italy return for 'Finalissima' and Nations League
Leonardo Spinazzola will made his return to the Italy squad after Roberto Mancini named him among 39 players for the European champions' 'Finalissima' clash with Argentina and the Nations League.

French Open day 2: Who said what
Who said what on the second day of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros on Monday:

Osaka ready to boycott Wimbledon over ranking points row
Former world number one Naomi Osaka is prepared to boycott Wimbledon over the decision to strip the Grand Slam tournament of ranking points, admitting: "I'm leaning towards not playing".

Ukraine will be ready for World Cup play-off: Scotland boss Clarke
Scotland manager Steve Clarke expects Ukraine to be focused in their World Cup play-off showdown despite the impact of the war in their homeland.

Ellen van Dijk sets cycling one hour world record
Ellen van Dijk set a track cycling world record on Monday, racing 49.254km in one hour to beat Joss Lowden's old record by 848 metres.