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Top US senator guilty of corruption: prosecutors

Top US senator guilty of corruption: prosecutors

Jurors found a powerful US senator guilty on all counts of corruption Tuesday after gold bars and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash were found at his home, prosecutors said, sparking calls for his resignation.

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Tiger talks up Open chances, dismisses retirement

Tiger talks up Open chances, dismisses retirement

Five years after winning his last major championship, Tiger Woods has said he is "busting it" in the gym and ready to mount a challenge for the Claret Jug when the British Open gets underway at Royal Troon on Thursday.

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Bangladesh shuts schools nationwide after six killed in protests

Bangladesh shuts schools nationwide after six killed in protests

Bangladesh ordered schools and universities around the country to close indefinitely on Tuesday after six students were killed in protests that prompted the mobilisation of paramilitaries to keep order.

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Tenacious D cancels tour over Trump shooting comments

Tenacious D cancels tour over Trump shooting comments

The American rock duo Tenacious D canceled tour dates following controversial onstage comments linked to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, lead singer Jack Black said Tuesday.

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Philipsen ignites green jersey race as Girmay falls at Tour de France

Philipsen ignites green jersey race as Girmay falls at Tour de France

Belgian Jasper Philipsen won a bunch sprint on stage 16 of the Tour de France in Nimes on Tuesday while his green sprint points jersey rival Biniam Girmay fell in the final dash.

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French rugby players' lawyer: strong evidence to counter rape claims

French rugby players' lawyer: strong evidence to counter rape claims

A lawyer for two French international rugby players charged with raping a woman while on tour in Argentina has told AFP he remained convinced of their innocence in a "very painful case for everyone."

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McIlroy pleased to have 'close calls' at majors despite US Open heartbreak

McIlroy pleased to have 'close calls' at majors despite US Open heartbreak

Rory McIlroy said on Tuesday that he prefers to have "close calls" than not be in contention as he prepares for his latest tilt at a first major title since 2014 at this week's British Open.

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One or two bowel movements a day keeps the doc away: study

One or two bowel movements a day keeps the doc away: study

Everybody poops sometimes, but does it really matter how often?

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French PM takes on caretaker role in deadlocked France

French PM takes on caretaker role in deadlocked France

France's President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal's government on Tuesday, which will now serve only in a caretaker capacity, the presidency said.

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Kenyan police fire tear gas in Nairobi during anti-govt rallies

Kenyan police fire tear gas in Nairobi during anti-govt rallies

Police fired tear gas and water cannon against dozens of demonstrators in Kenya's capital Nairobi on Tuesday, as scattered rallies across the country called for embattled President William Ruto to step down.

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