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Jannik Sinner is on course for a blockbuster Wimbledon showdown with Novak Djokovic after the defending champion ended German veteran Jan-Lennard Struff's fairytale run in the quarter-finals.

Ayyoub Bouaddi had the talent to lead France's midfield for the next generation, but he decided he didn't want to wait for his chance.

Reigning champion Jannik Sinner saw off the challenge of Jan-Lennard Struff and sweltering heat on Tuesday to ease into his third Wimbledon semi-final, where he could face Novak Djokovic.

US President Donald Trump praised his "chemistry" with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan as he arrived in Ankara for a NATO summit Tuesday, while hitting out at European allies for their response to his war in Iran.

Coco Gauff produced another gritty comeback to defeat fellow American Jessica Pegula at Wimbledon on Tuesday and become the youngest player to reach the semi-finals of all four Grand Slams since Maria Sharapova.

Franco-Belgian designer Matthieu Blazy delved into fairy tales as inspiration for his second Chanel Haute Couture show from "Jack and the Beanstalk" to "Goldilocks".

British anti-immigrant politician Nigel Farage announced Tuesday he would resign as a member of parliament to run in a snap by-election, in a high-stakes gamble following scrutiny over his finances.

Stock markets traded mixed Tuesday as investors tracked concerns over the AI sector's outlook, while oil prices climbed after two tankers were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz.

The US trade deficit widened sharply in May to its largest in over a year as imports rose, government data showed Tuesday, with analysts noting that businesses could be gearing up for further tariffs.

Prince Harry and Elton John on Tuesday lost their case against the Daily Mail's publisher for alleged unlawful information gathering, according to a ruling by London's High Court.

The death toll from devastating storms in parts of China rose to 17 on Tuesday, with hundreds more injured and tens of thousands evacuated, state media reported, as President Xi Jinping urged "all out" rescue efforts.

French far-right chief Marine Le Pen's political future remained uncertain Tuesday after a court cleared her to run but wearing an ankle tag, potentially hampering a campaign for next year's presidential elections when her party has its strongest chance yet of winning power.

Serena Williams wants to play singles tournaments before the US Open, unlike her preparation for Wimbledon, the American legend's coach Rennae Stubbs said Tuesday.

French far-right chief Marine Le Pen's political future remained uncertain Tuesday after a court sentenced her to a year under house arrest, potentially hampering a campaign for next year's presidential elections when her party has its strongest chance yet of winning power.

The current El Nino weather phenomenon is expected to break records for its overall strength, a top expert said Tuesday, as regions face the risk of droughts, floods and other extremes linked to the event.

British pop superstar Harry Styles set a new record when he wrapped up his sold-out 12-night residency at London's Wembley stadium on a high.

Kenya and Tanzania both deployed a massive police presence on Tuesday to prevent protests as the east African nations increasingly take a zero-tolerance approach to demonstrations.

France's far-right chief Marine Le Pen arrived in court Tuesday for a key verdict that will determine if she can run in next year's presidential elections, when her party has its best chance yet of winning power.

Alongside millions of Afghans, 21-year-old Fatima Ibrahimi was forced to return from Iran to a home country in the grips of a humanitarian crisis.

Stock markets traded mixed Tuesday as investors tracked concerns over the AI sector's outlook, while oil prices climbed after a tanker was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz.

Two explosions shook Damascus on Tuesday near a hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying, wounding at least 18 people, during the French leader's landmark visit to Syria.

Paris FC on Tuesday announced that Liam Rosenior was taking over as coach.

Cubans were gradually getting power back on Tuesday after the third nationwide power outage since the start of the year, causing mounting despair in the face of an energy collapse precipitated by a US fuel blockade.

Tens of thousands of people were without power Tuesday on Guam and the Northern Marianas after a super typhoon tore through the US Pacific territories, with no casualties reported.

NATO allies showcased surging defence spending with new arms contracts worth billions at a summit in Turkey on Tuesday as they sought to placate US President Donald Trump's fury over Europe's response to the war with Iran.

Seoul once again led losses in Asian stocks on Tuesday as chip giant Samsung tumbled despite an eye-watering rise in profit, stoking fears that the record-breaking, AI-fuelled rally might have reached the end of the road.

Lionel Messi's Argentina face Egypt for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday as the maestro looks to reclaim the lead in a fiercely contested Golden Boot race.

Top Democrats called on scandal-hit US Senate candidate Graham Platner to quit the race on Monday after a sexual assault allegation threatened to derail one of the party's best chances of flipping a Republican-held seat.

The death toll from devastating storms in parts of China rose to 15 on Tuesday, with hundreds more injured and tens of thousands evacuated, state media reported, as President Xi Jinping urged "all out" rescue efforts.

In fast-secularising South Korea, Buddhism is regaining popularity thanks to a "hip" trend wooing Gen Z with festivals, fashion, robots and DJs, even as some fear for the fundamentals of the faith.

Belgium captain Youri Tielemans revealed his team had been fired up by the uproar surrounding Folarin Balogun after the Red Devils thrashed the United States 4-1 at the World Cup on Monday.

US coach Mauricio Pochettino said he was disappointed and frustrated by the backlash over Folarin Balogun's ban but insisted it was no excuse for his side's World Cup exit at the hands of Belgium on Monday.

South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics forecast Tuesday a massive 19-fold jump in second-quarter operating profit from a year earlier, buoyed by sustained AI-driven demand for memory chips.

Seoul once again led losses on a mixed day in Asian stocks Tuesday as chip giant Samsung tumbled despite an eye-watering rise in profit, stoking fears that the record-breaking, AI-fuelled rally may have reached the end of the road.

Belgium brought the United States' World Cup party to a shattering halt on Monday, thrashing the tournament co-hosts 4-1 to set up a quarter-final showdown with Spain.

Belgium dumped the United States out of their own World Cup Monday, as Charles De Ketelaere's brace secured a 4-1 win that was eclipsed by the bitter row over Folarin Balogun's ban.

France's far-right chief Marine Le Pen is bracing for a key verdict on Tuesday that will determine if she can run in next year's presidential elections, when her party has its best chance yet of winning power.

It began with threats of US visa bans on a swathe of African nations. Then Washington started to scatter migrants from all over the world to various corners of the continent, often with cash sweeteners for their governments.

NATO allies will showcase surging defence spending at a summit in Turkey's capital Ankara on Tuesday as they hope to placate US President Donald Trump after his fury over Europe's response to the war with Iran.