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US finds huge drug tunnel under Mexico border

US finds huge drug tunnel under Mexico border

A sophisticated tunnel that runs hundreds of feet (meters) under the US-Mexico border and pops up in a California retail store was used to smuggle more than $45 million worth of cocaine, US officials say.

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Trump to attend new White House press gala after shooting

Trump to attend new White House press gala after shooting

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will speak at a rescheduled White House correspondents dinner on July 24, after a shooting incident disrupted the gala event in April.

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Wembanyama says Spurs still coming down from Thunder win

Wembanyama says Spurs still coming down from Thunder win

Victor Wembanyama says the San Antonio Spurs are still coming down off an emotional high from defeating Oklahoma City to reach the NBA Finals on the eve of the championship series.

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Lukaku makes Belgium return with goal in win over Croatia

Lukaku makes Belgium return with goal in win over Croatia

Napoli forward Romelu Lukaku scored on his first international appearance in more than a year as Belgium beat Croatia 2-0 on Tuesday in Rijeka in a World Cup friendly.

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Senegal's new government strengthens president against rival: analysts

Senegal's new government strengthens president against rival: analysts

The new government formed by Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye in defiance of his powerful sacked prime minister can overcome potential efforts by his estranged ally to block its reforms, analysts say.

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Rubio hopeful for Iran deal, insists on nuclear curbs

Rubio hopeful for Iran deal, insists on nuclear curbs

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday expressed hope that a deal to end the war in Iran was in the cards, stressing that Tehran must severely curtail its nuclear program before any sanctions are lifted.

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Canada tells US and Mexico it wants free trade deal renewed

Canada tells US and Mexico it wants free trade deal renewed

Canada has formally told the United States and Mexico that it wants to renew the North American free trade agreement derided by President Donald Trump, a letter released Tuesday said.

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Airbus tests passenger plane that can fly 22 hours non-stop

Airbus tests passenger plane that can fly 22 hours non-stop

Airbus said Tuesday its A350-1000ULR widebody aircraft capable of flying up to 22 hours non-stop has successfully completed a first test flight.

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Canucks hire Malhotra as coach after NHL-worst season

Canucks hire Malhotra as coach after NHL-worst season

Manny Malhotra, who played 18 NHL seasons before becoming a coach, has been hired by the Vancouver Canucks, who have struggled since reaching the 2011 Stanley Cup final.

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Kostyuk balances war at home and title run at French Open

Kostyuk balances war at home and title run at French Open

Marta Kostyuk says learning to block out the realities of Russia's invasion of Ukraine has become essential during her run to the French Open semi-finals, even as the conflict remains never far from her thoughts.

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