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Spain thumped Portugal 7-1 to move top of their group in the women's Nations League on Tuesday, while European champions England lost 3-2 in Belgium.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is relishing the prospect of taking on Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals of the Champions League as the English former winners seek to end the French side's quest for continental glory.

Former world number one Jon Rahm sounded a pessimistic note on the prospects for peace between global golf's warring factions Tuesday even as he and other LIV golfers prepared to tee it up against PGA Tour pros at the Masters.

The United States and China hurtled towards an all-out trade war Tuesday, locked in a high stakes game of brinkmanship as President Donald Trump prepared to unleash a wave of tariffs against dozens of partners.

Angel Cabrera returns to the Masters this week for the first time since spending 30 months in prison for domestic violence, expressing regret while hoping to take advantage of a second chance.

With triumphs at two majors and strong showings at the two others, Collin Morikawa admits the thoughts have snuck into his mind about a career Grand Slam.

France's parliament on Tuesday definitively adopted a bill to restrict citizenship rights for children born in its Indian Ocean overseas territory of Mayotte.

Meghan Markle, the wife of Prince Harry, revealed Tuesday that she faced medical complications related to her pregnancy in the debut episode of her new podcast.

Spain thumped Portugal 7-1 to move top of their group in the women's Nations League on Tuesday, while two late goals allowed France to emerge victorious in Norway.

Patrick Mullins has been given an eight-day suspension after he was found to have breached whip rules when riding Nick Rockett to Grand National glory on Saturday.

Patrick Mullins has been given an eight-day suspension after he was found to have breached whip rules when riding Nick Rockett to Grand National glory on Saturday.

US President Donald Trump planted a new sapling on Tuesday to replace a nearly 200-year-old tree at the White House -- dubbing it a "MAGAnolia" after his "Make America Great Again" slogan.

West Indies veteran Nicholas Pooran smashed an unbeaten 87 and Indian newcomer Priyansh Arya hit his first IPL century to lead Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings to victories on Tuesday.

The Denver Nuggets, mired in a four-game losing streak as the NBA playoffs approach, fired coach Michael Malone on Tuesday.

Harry Brook has said he plans to reduce his involvement on the global franchise Twenty20 cricket circuit while he balances his new role as England white-ball captain with the burdens of being an all-format international.

Top seed Alexander Zverev crashed out in his opening match of the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday falling to Italy's Matteo Berrettini as defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas and Britain's Jack Draper both advanced.

Rescuers raced to find survivors Tuesday among the rubble of a Dominican Republic night club where at least 44 people died and dozens were hurt in an early-morning roof collapse.

A lawyer for Britain's Prince Harry on Tuesday slammed an "unjustified" decision to downgrade his police protection, telling a London court the prince had recently faced threats from paparazzi and even Al-Qaeda.

Stock markets regained some ground Tuesday, even as trade tensions between the United States and China were strained by turmoil over President Donald Trump's tariffs offensive.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Former Italy coach Roberto Mancini will participate in the effort to rescue Sampdoria, who are languishing 18th in Italian Serie B, club president Matteo Manfredi said on Tuesday.

The Taliban government accused Pakistan on Tuesday of violently expelling Afghans after Islamabad cancelled hundreds of thousands of residence permits, pressuring families across the border.

Prince Harry's lawyer outlined in court threats made against him, including calls for his murder, as King Charles's youngest son Tuesday appealed against an "unjustified" decision to restrict his police protection in the UK.