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IOC president calls for end to 'finger-pointing' in doping fight

IOC president calls for end to 'finger-pointing' in doping fight

International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry and her World Anti-Doping Agency counterpart on Tuesday called for unity in the fight against performance-enhancing drugs following a fracture with the United States.

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Sport court allows Russian, Belarusian skiers to target Olympics

Sport court allows Russian, Belarusian skiers to target Olympics

The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Tuesday opened the way for Russian and Belarusian skiers to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics by overturning a ban imposed by the top skiing body.

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Denmark starts work on rocket fuel facility for Ukraine

Denmark starts work on rocket fuel facility for Ukraine

Danish and Ukrainian officials have marked the start of construction of a facility that will supply rocket fuel to Ukraine, believed to be the first such scheme in a NATO nation.

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Deeper Arsenal squad helping with 'worst' injuries, says Arteta

Deeper Arsenal squad helping with 'worst' injuries, says Arteta

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's deeper squad was helping the Premier League leaders cope with their "worst" run of injuries as he prepares for Wednesday's match against Brentford.

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Pope urges end to hostilities at end of Lebanon trip

Pope urges end to hostilities at end of Lebanon trip

Pope Leo XIV called for an end to hostilities in Lebanon and said the Middle East needed new approaches for peace as he finished a three-day trip to the country by urging an end to divisions.

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US to hold talks with Putin on ending Ukraine war

US to hold talks with Putin on ending Ukraine war

Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff will meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday for high-stakes talks on ending the war in Ukraine.

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Prada completes acquisition of flashy rival Versace

Prada completes acquisition of flashy rival Versace

Italian fashion group Prada announced on Tuesday it had completed its acquisition of smaller rival Versace, announced earlier this year for 1.25 billion euros (now $1.45 billion).

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Asterix in Germany: France's irrepressible Gaul to conquer neighbour

Asterix in Germany: France's irrepressible Gaul to conquer neighbour

A theme park based on the beloved French comic strip series Asterix is to open in Germany, the first time the adventures of the pugnacious Gaul are to be the focus of an attraction outside France, its operator said on Tuesday.

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German economy in 'deepest crisis' of post-war era: industry group

German economy in 'deepest crisis' of post-war era: industry group

Germany's economy is suffering its "deepest crisis" since the aftermath of World War II, an industry group warned Tuesday, calling on Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government to take urgent action to spark a revival.

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Former England batter Robin Smith dies aged 62

Former England batter Robin Smith dies aged 62

Former England batter Robin Smith has died at the age of 62, English county side Hampshire announced on Tuesday.

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