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Macron says won't name new French PM until after Olympics

Macron says won't name new French PM until after Olympics

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday dismissed a left-wing alliance's push to name a new prime minister after snap elections, saying parties in a fractured parliament must come together to build a broad coalition after the Paris Olympic Games.

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UK dressage star Dujardin out of Olympics over alleged horse mistreatment

UK dressage star Dujardin out of Olympics over alleged horse mistreatment

British dressage star Charlotte Dujardin withdrew from the Paris Olympics on Tuesday after a video emerged allegedly showing her mistreating a horse.

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Strike threat lingers over Olympics opening ceremony

Strike threat lingers over Olympics opening ceremony

Negotiations to end a strike threat from several hundred dancers involved in the Paris Olympics opening ceremony failed to reach an agreement Tuesday, meaning the event still faces the risk of disruption.

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Cuba demands expulsion of canoeist from Olympic refugee team

Cuba demands expulsion of canoeist from Olympic refugee team

Cuba's Olympic Committee on Tuesday demanded the expulsion of citizen Fernando Jorge, a champion sprint canoeist, from the refugee team taking part in the Paris Olympics.

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Coca-Cola lifts full-year forecast after profits top estimates

Coca-Cola lifts full-year forecast after profits top estimates

Coca-Cola raised some of its full-year financial projections Tuesday as it reported better-than-expected profits, pointing to a lift from premium products that countered weakness in some markets.

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Bach says IOC neutral after Palestinian call for Israel Olympic ban

Bach says IOC neutral after Palestinian call for Israel Olympic ban

President Thomas Bach on Tuesday stressed the neutrality of the International Olympic Committee after a Palestinian call for Israel to be barred from the Paris Games over the war in Gaza.

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Charlotte Dujardin: Britain's golden girl loses lustre

Charlotte Dujardin: Britain's golden girl loses lustre

Charlotte Dujardin could have become Britain's most decorated female Olympian in Paris. Instead, the dressage star has pulled out due to an "error of judgement".

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Pope says 600 runs in a day within England's reach

Pope says 600 runs in a day within England's reach

Ollie Pope believes England could yet score 600 runs in a single day of Test cricket in the right circumstances for Ben Stokes' men.

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Former Ferrari chief Mattia Binotto to head Audi F1 project

Former Ferrari chief Mattia Binotto to head Audi F1 project

Former Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has been named as the new leader of the Audi Formula One project, the German constructor announced Tuesday.

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US vow to keep pressure off Biles at Paris Olympics

US vow to keep pressure off Biles at Paris Olympics

United States gymnastics chiefs said Tuesday they want to keep the pressure off Simone Biles as she bids for six gold medals at the Paris Olympics.

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