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Chawinga sisters sparkle as Malawi stun WAFCON holders Nigeria

On London streets, homeless wary at PM's vow to end rough sleeping

India's youth protests puncture Modi's aura of invincibility

Bangladesh ex-premier Hasina vows to return despite fearing for life

UBS says second-quarter net profit up 17% to $2.8 billion

Hong Kong independent bookstores to close after police raid

South Korean stocks collapse amid Asian tech rout

Search for survivors after powerful Japan quake kills 13

Crude jumps on fresh Mideast flare-up, tech rout deepens

Shelton fends off Damm at Washington as veteran Venus ousted

Japan coral protectors race to save reefs from heat 'bomb'

'Many people' feared trapped in mall after big Japan quake

"Many people" were feared trapped in a stricken shopping mall in Japan late on Tuesday, authorities said, after a major earthquake toppled buildings, sparked fires and reportedly injured more than 100.

'Only job I wanted': France turn to Zidane as coach

Zinedine Zidane was appointed France coach on Tuesday, as widely expected, following the departure of Didier Deschamps, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced.

France evacuates thousands as Spain PM says tide turning in wildfire fight

France evacuated 4,000 more people in the face of a giant wildfire on Tuesday as it braced for worsening conditions, while Spain's premier said there was "light at the end of the tunnel" for his country's own fight.

Anglican Church leader visits slave trade project on Africa tour

The head of the Church of England Sarah Mullally has visited an Anglican-led project in Ghana on the transatlantic slave trade and met the country's president as part of an African tour.

Boeing reports loss on Air Force One but sees progress in turnaround

Boeing reported a bigger-than-expected loss Tuesday fuelled by $280 million in additional costs in outfitting two US presidential planes, but said broad-based revenue growth showed progress after several troubled years.

Josko Gvardiol signs new five-year deal at Man City

Josko Gvardiol has signed a new five-year contract at Manchester City, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday.

First image taken of Betelgeuse's elusive companion star

Astronomers unveiled Tuesday the first image ever captured of an elusive companion star orbiting Betelgeuse, one of the brightest and most famous stars in the night sky.

Pedro bags three, Alonso starts Chelsea reign with 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso got his reign off to a winning start on Tuesday in a dramatic 6-4 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers, with Brazilian striker Joao Pedro scoring a late nine-minute hat-trick to ensure victory.

Man City's Rodri sidelined for 'short period' following back surgery

Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri will be sidelined for a short period following minor back surgery, Manchester City said on Tuesday.

Pedro bags three as Alonso starts Chelsea reign with 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso got his reign off to winning start on Tuesday in a dramatic 6-4 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers with Brazilian striker Joao Pedro scoring a nine-minute hat-trick late in the game to ensure victory.

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