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Iconic Bayeux Tapestry to be loaned to Britain

Iconic Bayeux Tapestry to be loaned to Britain

France will loan the 11th century Bayeux Tapestry to the British Museum for 10 months from September 2026, the UK government and French President Emmanuel Macron announced Tuesday during his state visit to Britain.

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Fritz reaches Wimbledon semis despite fresh line call blunder, Sabalenka advances

Fritz reaches Wimbledon semis despite fresh line call blunder, Sabalenka advances

Wimbledon's controversial line technology system malfunctioned again as Taylor Fritz beat Karen Khachanov to reach his first Wimbledon semi-final, while world number one Aryna Sabalenka survived a scare to make the last four on Tuesday.

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Pogacar wins Tour de France stage four for career century

Pogacar wins Tour de France stage four for career century

Tadej Pogacar won stage four of the Tour de France at Rouen on Tuesday to claim his 100th professional victory as Mathieu van der Poel kept the overall lead.

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Trump faces MAGA meltdown over Epstein reversal

Trump faces MAGA meltdown over Epstein reversal

Donald Trump's MAGA base is up in arms after his administration effectively shut down conspiracy theories related to notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that had become an obsession for the US president’s diehard supporters.

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Kisses, handshakes: British royals host friendly state visit for French president

Kisses, handshakes: British royals host friendly state visit for French president

There were protocol-compliant hugs, kisses and firm handshakes Tuesday as the visibly delighted Macrons received an affectionate welcome from King Charles III and his wife Camilla on the first state to Britain by a French president in 17 years.

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Sabalenka battles back to reach Wimbledon semis

Sabalenka battles back to reach Wimbledon semis

World number one Aryna Sabalenka fought back from the brink of a shock Wimbledon exit to reach the semi-finals with a gutsy 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 win against Germany's Laura Siegemund on Tuesday.

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Sinner cancels Wimbledon practice hit after elbow injury

Sinner cancels Wimbledon practice hit after elbow injury

World number one Jannik Sinner cancelled a practice session on Tuesday, fuelling fears his bid for a first Wimbledon title could be undone by an elbow injury.

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France wildfire shuts down Marseille airport

France wildfire shuts down Marseille airport

A wildfire in southern France on Tuesday forced Marseille airport to close and interrupted train traffic as the blaze spread rapidly to the edges of the southern French city.

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Thousands told to stay home as Spain forest fire rages

Thousands told to stay home as Spain forest fire rages

Hundreds of Spanish firefighters on Tuesday battled a forest fire stoked by fierce winds that had burned more than 3,000 hectares, with authorities ordering 18,000 residents to stay at home.

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Trump says 'no extensions' to Aug 1 tariff deadline

Trump says 'no extensions' to Aug 1 tariff deadline

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would not extend an August 1 deadline for higher US tariffs to take effect on dozens of economies, a day after he appeared to signal flexibility on the date.

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