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Irrepressible Sinner primed for career Grand Slam at Roland Garros

Irrepressible Sinner primed for career Grand Slam at Roland Garros

Jannik Sinner will head into the French Open as the most overwhelming favourite to win the men's title since Rafael Nadal's hey-day and with the career Grand Slam firmly in his sights.

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China market for Nvidia AI chips to open 'over time': Huang

China market for Nvidia AI chips to open 'over time': Huang

Nvidia boss Jensen Huang expects China to eventually open its market to high-end US chips that can train and run artificial intelligence systems.

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Asian markets cautious, oil dips after Trump holds off on Iran attack

Asian markets cautious, oil dips after Trump holds off on Iran attack

Asian markets were mixed Tuesday as oil prices eased on hopes of a US-Iran deal, though elevated crude levels capped investor appetite for risk.

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Three killed in San Diego mosque shooting, both suspects dead

Three killed in San Diego mosque shooting, both suspects dead

A shooting Monday at a mosque complex in southern California killed three people, with two suspected teenage gunmen later found dead in a car from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds, police said.

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Love, lust and gnomes as top UK flower show bursts into bloom

Love, lust and gnomes as top UK flower show bursts into bloom

From gardens to inspire younger generations, to havens of peace and sanctuary, to a hothouse space designed to stir desire, the UK's top flower show is flourishing.

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Fans of historic DC park wary of Trump plan to 'beautify' city

Fans of historic DC park wary of Trump plan to 'beautify' city

Every Sunday, percussionists, dancers and everyday residents of the US capital gather in a Washington park for a drum circle -- a decades-old tradition that historically celebrated Black liberation.

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As bee population collapses, US apiarists fear research cuts

As bee population collapses, US apiarists fear research cuts

In a lot behind a disused West Virginia gas station at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains, Roy Funkhouser is surrounded by about a dozen beekeepers and countless buzzing bees.

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Lights out for Cuban students as blockade bites

Lights out for Cuban students as blockade bites

It's the middle of the night in Havana, but Alejandro Benitez is just getting down to work.

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Campaigners warn Italy's gutted rape bill could help assailants

Campaigners warn Italy's gutted rape bill could help assailants

An attempt in Italy to introduce a consent-based rape law is floundering and experts warn rapists could stand to gain after the far right torpedoed an "only yes means yes" definition.

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Libyan ex-prison boss faces ICC war crimes hearing

Libyan ex-prison boss faces ICC war crimes hearing

A former boss of a notorious Libyan prison faces three days of hearings at the International Criminal Court from Tuesday, accused of war crimes including murder, rape and torture.

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