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Medvedev thrashed at Monte Carlo as Zverev battles through

Trump to discuss leaving NATO in meeting with Rutte: White House

Five US multiple major champions seek first Masters win

Howell got McIlroy ball as kid and now joins him at Masters

Turkey puts 11 on trial for LGBT 'obscenity'

Augusta boss eyes tradition and innovation balance at Masters

In Trump war on Iran, tactical wins and long-term damage to US

Argentine MPs to debate watered-down glaciers protection

Brazilian police dog sniffs out 48 tons of marijuana in record bust

Leicester close to third tier after points deduction appeal dismissed

In the heart of Beirut, buildings in flames and charred cars

Dilemma over crossings as fate of Hormuz ships remains uncertain

Only three ships risked crossing the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday, highlighting the extreme caution about using the key waterway even though both the US and Iran have said the strategic chokepoint would reopen.

Laurance 'becomes someone else' to nab Tour of the Basque Country stage win

Frenchman Axel Laurance said he "became someone else" to clinch the third stage of the Tour of the Basque Country on Wednesday after a late two-man battle with Spaniard Igor Arrieta.

Mediators to 'fragile' US-Iran truce urge restraint as violations reported

The mediators of a fragile US-Iran ceasefire urged all sides Wednesday to respect the truce as Gulf states endured attacks and Israel launched a massive bombing of Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon.

Laurance pips Arrieta to Tour of the Basque Country third stage win

Frenchman Axel Laurance clinched the third stage of the Tour of the Basque Country on Wednesday after a late two-man battle with Spaniard Igor Arrieta.

US, Iran ceasefire sees Israel's war goals left hanging

A ceasefire between the United States and Iran has left Israel's principal war objectives largely unmet, analysts say, with Israeli opposition figures quick to denounce a major "strategic failure".

'Unfinished business': Opponents anxious, bitter after Iran ceasefire

President Donald Trump promised "regime change" in Iran but the Islamic republic has emerged intact from the US-Israeli war, leaving opponents and activists disappointed and frightened.

Dutch minister says not planning to bar Kanye West

There are no plans as yet to bar the rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, from the Netherlands, a minister said Wednesday after Britain banned him over past antisemitic outbursts.

France unveils rearmament boost to face Russia threat

France is to ramp up explosive drone stocks by up to 400 percent by 2030, draft legislation showed Wednesday, as the country seeks to accelerate rearmament to face an aggressive Russia.

Suspect remains silent in Swiss bar fire probe

A former fire safety official in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana remained silent when questioned Wednesday by prosecutors investigating a deadly New Year blaze, his lawyer said.

Italy great Parisse appointed Azzurri forwards coach

Former Italy captain Sergio Parisse will take over as the Azzurri's assistant forwards coach later this year, the Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) announced on Wednesday.

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Medvedev thrashed 6-0, 6-0 by Berrettini, Zverev battles through