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Verstappen says Red Bull resilience key to bid for fifth straight F1 title

Verstappen says Red Bull resilience key to bid for fifth straight F1 title

Max Verstappen believes the knowledge Red Bull gained from a hard-fought 2024 Formula One season could help him in his quest to win a record-equalling fifth successive drivers' world championship.

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Lebanon presses for full Israeli withdrawal as troops remain in 5 places

Lebanon presses for full Israeli withdrawal as troops remain in 5 places

Lebanese leaders said they were in contact with the United States and France to press Israel to fully withdraw, branding its continued presence in five places an "occupation" after a ceasefire deadline expired on Tuesday.

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'City killer' asteroid now has 3.1% chance of hitting Earth: NASA

'City killer' asteroid now has 3.1% chance of hitting Earth: NASA

An asteroid that could level a city now has a 3.1 percent chance of striking Earth in 2032, according to NASA data released Tuesday -- making it the most threatening space rock ever recorded by modern forecasting.

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Hospitalised pope has double pneumonia: Vatican

Hospitalised pope has double pneumonia: Vatican

Pope Francis, who was admitted to hospital last week, has developed pneumonia in both of his lungs, the Vatican announced on Tuesday, adding that the 88-year-old was in "good spirits".

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LAFC star Giroud suffers home theft of $500,000 in jewelry: report

LAFC star Giroud suffers home theft of $500,000 in jewelry: report

About $500,000 of jewelry was allegedly stolen from the home of French striker Olivier Giroud of MLS side Los Angeles FC in a burglary earlier this month, TMZ reported on Tuesday.

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Berrettini ends Djokovic comeback at Qatar Open

Berrettini ends Djokovic comeback at Qatar Open

Novak Djokovic comeback came to a crashing halt on Tuesday as he lost 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 to Matteo Berrettini in the second round of the Qatar Open.

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Formula One chiefs plan changes to spice up Monaco Grand Prix

Formula One chiefs plan changes to spice up Monaco Grand Prix

Motorsport's governing body announced plans on Tuesday to revive the Monaco Grand Prix as a spectacle by increasing the number of mandatory pit-stops during the race.

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Ex-Springbok Rhule calls time on rugby career

Ex-Springbok Rhule calls time on rugby career

La Rochelle's South African international centre Raymond Rhule, who has not played competitively for 10 months due to a knee injury, has called time on his playing career, the French Top 14 club announced on Tuesday.

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Ireland and New Zealand return to Chicago in Autumn Series

Ireland and New Zealand return to Chicago in Autumn Series

Ireland and New Zealand will return to Soldier's Field in Chicago for the opening match of their Autumn Series fixtures which were published on Tuesday.

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Hamas, Israel agree return of six hostages, bodies held in Gaza

Hamas, Israel agree return of six hostages, bodies held in Gaza

Hamas and Israel announced a deal Tuesday for the release of six living hostages from Gaza and the return of four captives' bodies -- including, the militants said, the remains of two young boys held up as national symbols back home.

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