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Novak Djokovic expresses his views on vaccinations: "I'm neither against it nor for it" - Eurosport
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Novak Djokovic expresses his views on vaccinations:
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Ex-Resistance Olympic torch-bearer still wants to 'change the world': At the age of 102, Melanie Berger-Volle will carry the Olympic torch as high as she can ...
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Ex-Resistance Olympic torch-bearer still wants to 'change the world'
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ATP Masters Monte-Carlo: Final! Ruud beats Djokovic for the first time: Casper Ruud has reached the final of the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Monte-Carlo with ...
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ATP Masters Monte-Carlo: Final! Ruud beats Djokovic for the first time
Quick Glance: Casper Ruud defeats Novak Djokovic in Monte Carlo semifinals for biggest career win
  • Casper Ruud defeated Novak Djokovic in the Monte Carlo semifinals with a 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 victory, marking the biggest win of his career.

  • Ruud, previously 0-11 against Top 3 players in his career and 0-25 in sets in those matches, overcame the odds to secure a historic victory over Djokovic.

  • Following a thrilling match, Ruud emerged victorious against Djokovic, becoming the first Norwegian to defeat a world No. 1 in ATP rankings history.

  • Ruud continues his quest for success, advancing to the final to face Stefanos Tsitsipas after his triumph over Djokovic in Monte Carlo.
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Historic: Djokovic is the oldest number one at 36 years and 321 days - tennis MAGAZIN
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Historic: Djokovic is the oldest number one at 36 years and 321 days - ...
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The US was getting too expensive. So this artist relocated to France for a ...
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Russia but not Putin invited to French D-Day anniversary, say organisers: Russia but not President Vladimir Putin will be invited to the French ceremony in June ...
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Russia but not Putin invited to French D-Day anniversary, say organisers
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China is a threat to Europe’s gunpowder supply, defense boss warns : Saab boss warns Beijing dominates supplies of a key component to make powder to fire shells ...
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China is a threat to Europe’s gunpowder supply, defense boss warns 
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Official: Novak Djokovic crowned the oldest number one of all time: Official since Sunday
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Official: Novak Djokovic crowned the oldest number one of all time
Quick Glance: Tennis World Ranking: Djokovic Breaks Records
  • Novak Djokovic, at 36 years and 321 days, remains the top player in the world ranking.

  • Djokovic surpasses Roger Federer's record, holding the top spot for over 420 weeks.

  • There were few changes in the top 10 of the world ranking before the Masters in Monte Carlo.

  • Alexander Zverev is the top German player, ranking fifth overall.
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I’m a Scholar of Ben Franklin. I Can’t Believe How Good Michael Douglas Is in the New Show.
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Quick Glance: Franklin: An Entertaining Historical Series
  • Benjamin Franklin (Michael Douglas) embarks on a secret mission to France to garner support in the war for independence against the English.

  • The series, with Michael Douglas in the title role, offers an enjoyable portrayal of America's Founding Fathers, although the plot switches between English and subtitled French.

  • The interplay of intrigue, deception, and diplomatic negotiations as Franklin tries to secure French support is a central focus of the storyline.

  • Michael Douglas shines with his magnetic personality as Franklin in this pleasurable yet not entirely gripping series about the events leading to the birth of a nation.
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ATP Masters Monte Carlo: Djokovic overcomes De Minaur hurdle: With a not outstanding, but solid performance, 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic defeated ...
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ATP Masters Monte Carlo: Djokovic overcomes De Minaur hurdle
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Storm in Dubai was not artificial rain - Fact check: Cloud seeding, i.e. the seeding of clouds, is said to have triggered the storm chaos in Dubai ...
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Storm in Dubai was not artificial rain - Fact check
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NHS rolls out new variant Covid vaccine as virus kills 100 a week: The new vaccination project started this week with jabs between now and June
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NHS rolls out new variant Covid vaccine as virus kills 100 a week
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Former coach Marjan Vajda: "Djokovic is not finished yet": Former coach Marjan Vajda still firmly believes in Novak Djokovic.
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Former coach Marjan Vajda:
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Russia summons French ambassador over foreign minister's 'unacceptable' comments
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Roland Garros Entry List: Rafael Nadal will give the farewell to his great love: In Paris Novak Djokovic will lead the seeding. Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner ...
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Roland Garros Entry List: Rafael Nadal will give the farewell to his great ...
Quick Glance: Rafael Nadal's Exit from 2024 Barcelona, Defeat to Alex de Minaur in Second Round
  • The 12-time champion couldn’t replicate his first-round performance, exiting the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell against the fourth-seeded Aussie.

  • Nadal's comeback at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell concluded in the second round on Wednesday on the unseeded icon's home court.

  • De Minaur, seeded fourth in Barcelona, defeated the living legend in a straight-set victory to advance to the third round.

  • Overall, Nadal managed just 11 winners to 42 unforced errors, while De Minaur played the cleaner match with 21 to 26, respectively, awaiting the Aussie in the third round will be either No. 16 seed Arthur Fils or Daniel Altmaier.
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Israel Weighs Response to Iran, and U.S. Speaker Tries to Pass Ukraine Aid: Plus, the French Olympic team reveals its outfits.
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Israel Weighs Response to Iran, and U.S. Speaker Tries to Pass Ukraine Aid
Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
  • The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.

  • The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.

  • Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.

  • President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
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French archaeologists dig out medieval castle from under Brittany manor: France's National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (Inrap) says it has ...
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French archaeologists dig out medieval castle from under Brittany manor
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ATP Rankings: And the one-handers are back!: Stefanos Tsitsipas has made a big leap forward in the ATP charts with his success at the ATP Masters 1000 tournament ...
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ATP Rankings: And the one-handers are back!
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MenB vaccination for infants: STIKO changes paracetamol dosage: Berlin - The STIKO has issued a recommendation on the prophylactic administration of paracetamol ...
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MenB vaccination for infants: STIKO changes paracetamol dosage
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I’m a Scholar of Ben Franklin. I Can’t Believe How Good Michael Douglas Is in the New Show.
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Quick Glance: Michael Douglas defends farting as Benjamin Franklin
  • Michael Douglas expresses no remorse for his portrayal of flatulence as a founding father.

  • In an interview with Sirius XM's The Jess Cagle Show, the Wall Street actor defended the scene in his Apple TV+ series Franklin where his Benjamin Franklin repeatedly breaks wind. Douglas delved into a book about Franklin and used 'Fart Proudly' to counter critics.

  • Indeed, Franklin penned an essay titled 'Fart Proudly' in 1781, delving into the science of flatulence and proposing ways to turn its odor into a pleasant scent.

  • The Apple TV+ series, based on A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America by Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff, narrates Franklin's endeavor to persuade the French government to back the American revolution.
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L'Oreal shares shine after sales beat expectations: Shares in L'Oreal rose 5% on Friday after the French cosmetics giant beat expectations with a strong rise in ...
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L'Oreal shares shine after sales beat expectations
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New Barcelona-Paris train link delayed until after Olympics: A direct rail route between Barcelona and Paris which was set to launch in time for the Summer ...
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New Barcelona-Paris train link delayed until after Olympics
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Stokies can book eighth Covid jab - from today: The Spring Covid vaccination programme starts next week
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Stokies can book eighth Covid jab - from today
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French Expression of the Day: T'as dead ça: This French expression does not actually have to do with death or the afterlife.
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French Expression of the Day: T'as dead ça
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Macron hails Resistance martyrs ahead of 80th anniversary of D-Day landings: President Emmanuel Macron was due in the southern French town of Vassieux-en-Vercors ...
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Macron hails Resistance martyrs ahead of 80th anniversary of D-Day ...
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'One of the greatest achievements of medical science': Vaccines saved almost 20,000 lives in NSW during early
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'One of the greatest achievements of medical science': Vaccines saved ...
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Cruel mum had 'partially mummified' French bulldog called Gucci in bathtub: WARNING DISTRESSING IMAGES Susan Shaw and Jack Wynn also mistreated another dog ...
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Cruel mum had 'partially mummified' French bulldog called Gucci in bathtub
Quick Glance: Mother and Son Sentenced for Animal Cruelty
  • Following the starvation of a French bulldog and severe neglect of another, a mother and her son have been banned from owning animals for a decade.

  • Gucci was discovered deceased and partially decomposed in a bathtub, weighing a mere 3.5kg - significantly below a healthy dog's average weight.

  • Experts observed that Gucci and Violet endured harsh conditions, leading to severe dehydration and malnutrition. Both defendants faced penalties and a 10-year prohibition on animal ownership.

  • In addition to the dogs, a snake and a fish were discovered on the premises and transferred to the RSPCA. Shaw received a 26-week suspended prison sentence, while Wynne was given a three-month suspended sentence. Violet made a full recovery and found a new home.
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French Expression of the Day: T'as la ref?: This French expression might come up a few times as you try to fill in the holes about French culture and history.
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French Expression of the Day: T'as la ref?
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Journalists given rare access to France’s Rubis-class nuclear-powered submarine: Built in the 1980s, the submarine is being phased out from the French navy in ...
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Journalists given rare access to France’s Rubis-class nuclear-powered ...
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La Belle Vie: Brocantes, books and where to buy a second home: From second-hand markets to the best places to live in France and the books to prepare you for ...
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La Belle Vie: Brocantes, books and where to buy a second home
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France recalls its ambassador to Azerbaijan, accuses Baku of 'damaging' ties: France on Tuesday said it had recalled for consultations the French ambassador to ...
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France recalls its ambassador to Azerbaijan, accuses Baku of 'damaging' ...
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TotalEnergies investors call for split of CEO and chair roles: A group of TotalEnergies investors is calling for the French oil and gas major to split the roles ...
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TotalEnergies investors call for split of CEO and chair roles
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Gucci hit by China sales slump: The Italian firm’s poor performance in the Asian region is taking its toll on its parent company, French conglomerate Kering ...
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Gucci hit by China sales slump
Quick Glance: Gucci Affected by Sales Slump in China
  • The Italian firm's weakness in Asia is impacting its French parent company, Kering, owned by François-Henri Pinault.

  • Kering is facing challenging times, with CEO François-Henri Pinault acknowledging the situation.

  • Poor performance of the Italian brand, Gucci, in China is leading to significant revenue losses.

  • Kering issues a profit warning, experiences a sharp drop in stock prices, and reports poor results in the first quarter of 2024.
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Argentine veterinarian looks to conquer French multilateral bastion: Luis Barcos, the Argentine candidate to be the next director-general of the World ...
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Argentine veterinarian looks to conquer French multilateral bastion
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French Greens’ top candidate wants 'European pharmaceutical sovereignty': Marie Toussaint, the lead of the French Greens' campaign for the June European ...
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French Greens’ top candidate wants 'European pharmaceutical sovereignty'