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UK decides against charging foreign visitors for museums

Ireland undecided on second Israel match: coach

Dallaglio to sell England World Cup winners' medal

France's Le Pen defiant after top ally hit by antisemitism claims

Brazil come from behind to beat Australia 4-2 in friendly

Tom Cruise trades stunts for satire as toxic tycoon 'Digger'

Ruthless An retains Asian Games badminton crown as Kunlavut triumphs

MEXC Unveils "WE SEE YOU" Brand Visual Refresh, Putting People Behind Every Trade in Focus

Alonso to stay with F1 team Aston Martin in 2027

Thai capital cleans up after deadly floods

China badminton 'still strong' despite Asian Games slump

NATO, EU allies rally to Estonia after 'sabotage' blamed on Russia

'Exceptional' Turner painting shown in Rome before sale

Families demand justice for Cameroon's 'nightmare' wave of murdered women

Covid-19 variant maintains threat: WHO

Covid-19 remains a threat as a virus variant has been spreading steadily around the globe, the World Health Organisation said Tuesday.

Argentina's Milei may find an unexpected friend in the IMF

What will the relationship be like between Javier Milei, Argentina's new self-described "anarcho-capitalist" president, and the IMF, with which the Latin American country has an ongoing $44 billion loan agreement?

Cincinnati's Noonan named MLS Coach of the Year

FC Cincinnati's Pat Noonan was named Major League Soccer's Coach of the Year on Tuesday after guiding his squad to the league's best regular-season record.

Messi's Inter Miami to face Ronaldo's Al Nassr in Saudi event

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami will face Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr next February in the Riyadh Season Cup for what could be the final showdown of the global football icons.

Far-right fans controversy after French teen killed at village party

The killing of a teenager by unknown attackers during a village dance party has sparked shock and political controversy in France, with the far-right on Tuesday branding the assault as anti-white racism.

Palestinians fly flag in emotional World Cup qualifier

Palestinian flags and the black-and-white keffiyeh scarf flew high in Kuwait's Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium as football fans vented their emotions in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.

Banksy is 'Robbie' -- artist reveals first name in 2003 interview

A rare nugget of information about the famously enigmatic street art superstar Banksy emerged Tuesday when he gave his first name as "Robbie" in an unearthed 2003 BBC interview.

Argentine markets react with optimism to Milei election

Argentina's stock market reacted with optimism Tuesday to the resounding election win by libertarian Javier Milei, despite the country being gripped by uncertainty over what changes the self-described "anarcho-capitalist" will bring.

S.Africa's Pistorius release might take time even if parole granted: lawyers

Former South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius, who was convicted of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp a decade ago, is unlikely to be released immediately if he is granted parole on Friday, the victim's family lawyer said.

Home sales in US slow in October to fresh 13-year low

Sales of existing homes in the United States slipped more than anticipated in October to a new 13-year low, according to industry data released Tuesday, on stubbornly low inventory and high mortgage rates.

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