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Italy cheers UK's Catherine on first foreign visit since cancer diagnosis

Italy cheers UK's Catherine on first foreign visit since cancer diagnosis

Britain's Princess Catherine was greeted with cheers during a visit to Italy on Wednesday on her first official foreign trip since her 2024 cancer diagnosis.

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Keys says players will strike over Grand Slam pay if 'necessary'

Keys says players will strike over Grand Slam pay if 'necessary'

Former Australian Open champion Madison Keys told AFP that "many players" are united on the question of Grand Slam prize money and that they will boycott a major tournament if their voices are not heard.

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Eurovision stage inspired by Viennese opera

Eurovision stage inspired by Viennese opera

The Eurovision Song Contest's staging this year is inspired by grand Viennese opera, with more than 3,000 lights and lasers used to conjure up different visual worlds for all 35 performances.

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Winning worth the wait for Young no matter the ball

Winning worth the wait for Young no matter the ball

Having waited six years for his first PGA Tour victory, third-ranked Cameron Young is thrilled to have added two more titles in two months ahead of this week's PGA Championship.

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The Chilean town living with the world's most polluting dump

The Chilean town living with the world's most polluting dump

From afar, Chile's Tiltil landfill almost resembles just another mountain, but the growing rubbish pile has created a daily nightmare of odors, flies and health concerns for residents nearby.

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Donald pleased to have Rahm back for Ryder three-peat bid

Donald pleased to have Rahm back for Ryder three-peat bid

Luke Donald, seeking a three-peat in 2027 as Europe's Ryder Cup captain, is pleased with Jon Rahm securing his eligibility for the squad and has no worries about team-room issues.

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Stocks waver, oil steady ahead of US-China summit as Iran talks stall

Stocks waver, oil steady ahead of US-China summit as Iran talks stall

Stock markets were mixed Wednesday and oil prices steadied but remained above $100 a barrel as investors awaited a high-stakes summit between the United States and China, and Middle East peace talks stalled.

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War in Middle East: latest developments

War in Middle East: latest developments

Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war:

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No cadmium please: French want less toxin in their baguettes

No cadmium please: French want less toxin in their baguettes

France is mulling how to prevent people from ingesting too much of the heavy metal cadmium, after a warning their breakfast cereal and baguettes could be contaminated with the toxin.

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Shots heard at Philippine Senate as lawmaker wanted by ICC holds out

Shots heard at Philippine Senate as lawmaker wanted by ICC holds out

Multiple gunshots sent Philippine senators into hiding in their offices late Wednesday, after a legislator wanted by the International Criminal Court sought refuge in the legislative building, AFP journalists said.

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