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Paret-Peintre lands first French Tour stage win in Mont Ventoux thriller
Paret-Peintre lands first French Tour stage win in Mont Ventoux thriller

Valentin Paret-Peintre became the first French winner on this year's Tour de France as he edged an enthralling stage 16 on Tuesday, pipping Ireland's Ben Healy atop the mythical 1910m altitude Mont Ventoux summit finish.

July 22, 2025

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US to leave UN cultural body, citing anti-Israel bias
US to leave UN cultural body, citing anti-Israel bias

The United States said Tuesday it would quit UNESCO, saying the UN cultural and education agency, best known for establishing world heritage sites, is biased against Israel and promotes "divisive" causes.

July 22, 2025

Julia Roberts, Jude Law to feature at star-packed Venice Film Festival
Julia Roberts, Jude Law to feature at star-packed Venice Film Festival

US megastar Julia Roberts is to make her debut at the Venice Film Festival this year, which will also feature Jude Law playing Russian leader Vladimir Putin and a hard-hitting film about Gaza.

July 22, 2025

Stocks slip as investors eye tariff impact among corporate earnings
Stocks slip as investors eye tariff impact among corporate earnings

Major stock markets slipped on Tuesday as New York backed off its record highs and European markets fretted over an August 1 deadline for the EU to avert steep tariffs from President Donald Trump.

July 22, 2025

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Janeth Chepngetich books world championships slot with upset win
Janeth Chepngetich books world championships slot with upset win

Janeth Chepngetich on Tuesday stunned a strong field at the Kenyan trials to claim the women's 10,000m title and earn a maiden appearance at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

July 22, 2025

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US to leave UN cultural body, citing 'national interest'
US to leave UN cultural body, citing 'national interest'

The United States said Tuesday it would quit UNESCO, saying the UN cultural and education agency, best known for establishing world heritage sites, is biased against Israel and promotes "divisive" causes.

July 22, 2025