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Zverev powers into French Open semis as Fonseca run ends
Mensik tames Fonseca to reach French Open semi-finals
Mensik tames Fonseca to reach French Open semi-finals

Czech youngster Jakub Mensik produced a brilliant display to upstage Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca and reach the French Open semi-finals on Tuesday.

June 02, 2026

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'I can't breathe': clashes erupt after UK police handcuff dying student
'I can't breathe': clashes erupt after UK police handcuff dying student

Bodycam footage of a dying student who was handcuffed by British police after being stabbed by a Sikh man and falsely accused of racially abusing his murderer sparked outrage on Tuesday, with protesters in the city where the crime took place throwing bricks at police.

June 02, 2026

England launch World Cup build-up in steamy Florida
England launch World Cup build-up in steamy Florida

England kicked off their pre-World Cup preparations in Florida on Tuesday, holding a light first training session in hot and humid conditions following their arrival in the United States.

June 02, 2026

France lawmakers say state shares blame for West Indies pesticide scandal
France lawmakers say state shares blame for West Indies pesticide scandal

French lawmakers on Tuesday recognised the state's partial responsibility in allowing a toxic pesticide to be used in the French West Indies despite health warnings, inflicting long-term harm on the islands and their people.

June 02, 2026

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'Nightmare': Russian attacks kill 23 across Ukraine
'Nightmare': Russian attacks kill 23 across Ukraine

Russia pummelled Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles on Tuesday, killing at least 23 people and reducing buildings to rubble, officials and AFP reporters said.

June 02, 2026

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Lukaku makes Belgium return with 'ideal' goal in win over Croatia
Lukaku makes Belgium return with 'ideal' goal in win over Croatia

Belgium captain Youri Tielemans said on Tuesday Napoli forward Romelu Lukaku scoring on his first international appearance in more than a year in a 2-0 World Cup friendly win over Croatia was "ideal".

June 02, 2026