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Hardline farmers back in Brussels to protest EU policies

Hardline farmers back in Brussels to protest EU policies

Hundreds of tractors from across Europe rolled into Brussels on Tuesday in a protest spearheaded by hardline farmers' groups against EU green policies, days before elections across the bloc.

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Pochettino highlights Chelsea's 'big improvement' on his watch

Pochettino highlights Chelsea's 'big improvement' on his watch

Mauricio Pochettino said Chelsea had shown a "big improvement" during his single season as manager in his first public comments since his Stamford Bridge exit.

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Modi heads for victory in India vote, but no landslide

Modi heads for victory in India vote, but no landslide

India's Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his allies were heading for victory in the country's general election count on Tuesday, but with a reduced parliamentary majority as the opposition surpassed expectations.

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Gauff beats Jabeur to reach French Open semi-finals

Gauff beats Jabeur to reach French Open semi-finals

World number three Coco Gauff came back from a set down to defeat Ons Jabeur and reach her second French Open semi-final on Tuesday.

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Nakarawa loses one-million-euro claim as court backs Racing 92 sacking

Nakarawa loses one-million-euro claim as court backs Racing 92 sacking

Fijian international Leone Nakarawa on Tuesday lost on appeal his bid for one million euros ($1.08m) compensation for breach of contract after his sacking by French rugby club Racing 92.

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Dior heads to Scotland for latest 'cruise' show

Dior heads to Scotland for latest 'cruise' show

Dior tapped into Scotland's traditions and rebellious streak late Monday, presenting its 2025 "cruise" collection, with punk tartan, chain mail and magical ball gowns.

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Modi heads for victory in India vote, with reduced majority

Modi heads for victory in India vote, with reduced majority

India's Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his allies were heading for victory in the country's general election count on Tuesday, but with a reduced parliamentary majority as the opposition surpassed expectations.

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Conceicao leaves Porto after seven years as coach

Conceicao leaves Porto after seven years as coach

Porto coach Sergio Conceicao has left the club after seven years at the helm, the Portuguese outfit announced.

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Israel mourns dead hostages as major powers urge Gaza truce

Israel mourns dead hostages as major powers urge Gaza truce

Israel on Tuesday mourned four hostages confirmed dead inside war-torn Gaza as Western and Middle East powers threw their support behind a truce deal outlined by US President Joe Biden.

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Nigeria unions in talks on second day of strike

Nigeria unions in talks on second day of strike

Nigerian union leaders on Tuesday held talks over a government offer to increase the minimum wage on the second day of a nationwide strike that has disrupted flights and closed down public offices.

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