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Aberg embraces fresh Masters test after runner-up debut

Aberg embraces fresh Masters test after runner-up debut

Ludvig Aberg stamped himself a rising star with a runner-up finish at the Masters last year, but the Swede said the good memories from his major championship debut will count for little when the tournament begins on Thursday.

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Ukraine says captured two Chinese nationals fighting for Russia

Ukraine says captured two Chinese nationals fighting for Russia

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Ukrainian troops had captured two Chinese citizens fighting alongside Russian forces, adding Kyiv would demand an explanation from Beijing and a reaction from its allies.

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McIlroy starts Masters with Aberg, Bhatia while Scheffler with Thomas, Ballester

McIlroy starts Masters with Aberg, Bhatia while Scheffler with Thomas, Ballester

Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler will play alongside Justin Thomas and US Amateur champion Jose Luis Ballester when the 89th Masters tees off Thursday at Augusta National.

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UN chief says Gaza transformed into 'killing field'

UN chief says Gaza transformed into 'killing field'

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Tuesday that Gaza had become "a killing field," blaming Israel for blocking aid and failing in its "unequivocal obligations" to meet the needs of the Palestinian territory's residents.

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Talks with Trump a necessity for sanctions-hit Iran

Talks with Trump a necessity for sanctions-hit Iran

US President Donald Trump appeared to catch Tehran off guard on Monday when he announced "direct talks" between the arch-foes over Iran's nuclear programme, having previously threatened to bomb the Islamic republic.

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Seve still inspires as Rahm chases second Masters title

Seve still inspires as Rahm chases second Masters title

Former Masters champion Jon Rahm says the mystique of Augusta National has an extra dimension for Spanish golfers still inspired by Seve Ballesteros, the first European to win the coveted green jacket.

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Hojgaard brothers to become first twins in same Masters

Hojgaard brothers to become first twins in same Masters

Danish brothers Rasmus and Nicolai Hojgaard will become the first pair of twins to compete in the same Masters, fulfilling a childhood dream Thursday at Augusta National.

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Stocks bounce after tariffs-fuelled rout

Stocks bounce after tariffs-fuelled rout

Stock markets bounced higher on Tuesday following a huge sell-off, but analysts warned of more turmoil as US President Donald Trump charges ahead in his escalating trade war.

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Zverev knocked out early in Monte Carlo by Berrettini

Zverev knocked out early in Monte Carlo by Berrettini

Top seed Alexander Zverev crashed out in his opening match of the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday after losing 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 to Italy's Matteo Berrettini.

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Abuse in French entertainment sector is 'endemic', inquiry finds

Abuse in French entertainment sector is 'endemic', inquiry finds

French MPs have criticised "endemic" abuse in the entertainment sector after a months-long inquiry into sexual violence that saw stars and other actors reveal instances of bullying and assault.

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