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Eddie Jones eyes Mourinho-like laundry stunt to escape ban

Bollywood's Imtiaz Ali bets on Gen Z thirst for love

Messi plushies see roaring trade as China firms get World Cup boost

Messi sparkles on return as Somali referee says World Cup dream over

Salt: integral ingredient of sumo stars' art

Staal shines as Carolina beat Vegas 5-3 to level Stanley Cup Final

Messi scores on injury return as Argentina beat Iceland in World Cup warm-up

Tech leads Asia losses, oil rises as rollercoaster week rumbles on

Messi set to return as Somali referee says World Cup dream over

Former Wallabies skipper Wright signs for Welsh club Ospreys

Emotional World Cup return to Mexico for South Africa coach Broos

Afghan police disperse women's rights rally in Herat

Afghan men held a rare rally Tuesday in the western city of Herat over new restrictions against women, with police denying witness accounts to AFP that protesters were dispersed with live fire.

Six Georgians tried in France over theft of rare Russian books

Six Georgian nationals went on trial in Paris on Tuesday for the theft of rare editions of Russian literary classics from prestigious French libraries, including works by Alexander Pushkin.

Stocks rise, oil eases after Trump evokes Iran deal

Stock markets mostly rallied Tuesday and oil prices dipped after US President Donald Trump hinted at a deal with Iran in the coming days, while OpenAI's confirmation of a plan to issue shares rekindled demand for technology stocks.

Townsend says Dempsey still part of Scotland set-up despite Japan move

Head coach Gregor Townsend said on Tuesday he expects Jack Dempsey to remain involved in the Scotland set-up ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup despite the back-rower's move to a Japanese club.

Trump-linked resort plan ignites Albanian discontent

Thousands have taken to the streets across Albania for over a week, as a luxury resort development linked to US President Donald Trump ignites long-running discontent over corruption in the Balkan nation.

Itoje out of latest England training squad

England captain Maro Itoje was left out of the latest Red Rose training squad announced on Tuesday, creating fresh uncertainty over his involvement in next month's start of the inaugural Nations Championship.

Acid attack on woman doctor sparks fear, protests in Pakistan

An acid attack against a woman doctor has sent shockwaves through Pakistan's medical sector, sparking strikes and a protest Tuesday demanding safety and justice for the victim.

'No fairytale ending' as winger Lowe announces Ireland exit

New Zealand-born winger James Lowe announced on Tuesday that he was leaving Ireland and Leinster amid rumours of an impending move to Japan.

Gower warns Stokes' England captaincy in 'severe doubt' after nightclub incident

Former England captain David Gower said on Tuesday he fears Ben Stokes' reign as Test skipper may already be in "the past tense" following the all-rounder's involvement in a nightclub incident with a Saracens rugby player.

COP31 hosts unveil 'electrification' priority for climate talks

COP31 hosts Turkey urged countries Tuesday to join a voluntary push to make electricity account for 35 percent of global energy demand by 2035 as it outlined its priorities for the UN climate talks.

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