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'Here to win': Xavi vows to restore pride to Dutch football

'Here to win': Xavi vows to restore pride to Dutch football

New Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez vowed on Tuesday to bring back the attacking footballing philosophy that the Oranje are famous for, believing that this will bring the team out of the doldrums in terms of results.

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Canada unveils counter-tariffs of 15-50% on US goods

Canada unveils counter-tariffs of 15-50% on US goods

Canada on Tuesday announced counter-tariffs on US goods ranging between 15 and 50 percent, intensifying the trade war between the historically close allies.

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Volkswagen boss braces German workers for more job cuts

Volkswagen boss braces German workers for more job cuts

The boss of German carmaker Volkswagen warned workers on Tuesday to brace for thousands of job losses, with the crisis-hit company facing a drastic round of cost cutting.

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Spain moves to speed up return of migrants stranded in Ceuta

Spain moves to speed up return of migrants stranded in Ceuta

Spain's government took steps on Tuesday to speed up the return of thousands of migrants still in the Spanish territory of Ceuta following a mass influx from Morocco in July.

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Olympic champion Brignone to undergo new knee operation

Olympic champion Brignone to undergo new knee operation

Double Olympic champion Federica Brignone is to undergo surgery again on her left knee before deciding whether to continue for another season, she announced on Tuesday.

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At least a quarter of NFL players may get brain disease: study

At least a quarter of NFL players may get brain disease: study

At least a quarter of National Football League players may end up with a degenerative brain disease, according to a new study published Tuesday that lays bare the extreme toll of America's favorite sport.

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The summer climate change became scorching reality for Europe

The summer climate change became scorching reality for Europe

For generations, summer in Europe has been languid and dreamy, bringing fine weather and lengthy days on sunny beaches and terraces. But in 2026, the brutal reality of climate change forced its way into daily life.

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Iranians queue for petrol after US announces new sanctions

Iranians queue for petrol after US announces new sanctions

Long queues formed at petrol stations in Tehran on Tuesday after the United States announced fresh sanctions aimed at pressuring Iran into submission.

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Root angered by England's off-field 'stupid mistakes'

Root angered by England's off-field 'stupid mistakes'

Joe Root expressed his frustration that a winning return as England Test captain has been overshadowed by another off-field incident that saw Brydon Carse dropped for the second Test against Pakistan.

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Blockchain Infrastructure Firm tZERO Integrates with Sui for Institutional-Grade Digital Asset Securities

Blockchain Infrastructure Firm tZERO Integrates with Sui for Institutional-Grade Digital Asset Securities

The integration will bring established, regulated market infrastructure to Sui that unlocks support for institutions and issuers, while also opening access for tZERO to the chain’s deep pool of builders and developers

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