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Middle East on edge after Israel vows 'response' to Iran attack

'Scranton Joe:' Biden campaign returns to blue-collar roots

Amsterdam mayor wants to regulate cocaine: AFP interview

Fire at Copenhagen landmark 'under control'

Israel artist shuts Biennale show until ceasefire, hostages freed

Nadal makes comeback from injury at Barcelona Open

IMF ups global growth forecast but signals medium-term pessimism

Frustrated Trump vents on day two of historic trial

Biopic series of French first lady in the works

UK parliament debates law phasing out smoking

US, China defense chiefs hold first talks in nearly 18 months

Shareholders approve pay package of Stellantis CEO

Stellantis shareholders on Tuesday approved a controversial 36.5-million-euro ($38.75 million) pay package for chief executive Carlos Tavares.

Spain's tourism revenue seen hitting new record in 2024

Spain's tourism sector is expected to post record revenues again in 2024, the Exceltur tourism association said Tuesday, adding it was concerned at growing anger in the country against overtourism.

Anxiety over Middle East hits global stocks

Global markets mostly sank Tuesday after Israel's army chief vowed a response to Iran's attack on his country.

Bjorn named vice captain for Europe's Ryder Cup defence

Thomas Bjorn will again serve as a deputy to Europe team captain Luke Donald at next year's Ryder Cup against the United States in New York.

Mideast-related oil price spike threatens 'relatively good' economic outlook: IMF chief economist

The recent oil price spike fueled by rising Middle East tensions has the potential to derail the IMF's "relatively good" outlook for the world economy, its chief economist told AFP.

Scotland and Bath rugby star Russell sidelined by 'significant injury'

Finn Russell could struggle to play again this season after club side Bath said the Scotland fly-half had suffered a "significant injury" in a European Champions Cup loss to Exeter.

Silva says double treble an 'inspiration' for Man City

Bernardo Silva says an unprecedented double treble is an "inspiration and motivation" as Manchester City prepare to host Real Madrid on Wednesday with a place in the Champions League semi-finals at stake.

Vingegaard gives 'thumbs up' after leaving hospital

Two-time Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard gave a 'thumbs-up' sign as he left hospital on Tuesday following a horrific crash in the Tour of the Basque Country.

Brussels orders shutdown of right-wing meet targeted by protests

Brussels authorities on Tuesday ordered the shutdown of a controversial gathering of hard-right European politicians, after it was targeted by online protesters and bumped from its first two choices of venue.

'No alternative': Bremen suspend and fine Keita for strike

Werder Bremen on Tuesday suspended Naby Keita "until the end of the season" and handed the midfielder "a substantial fine" after he refused to play against Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday.

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