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South Korea women's football body probes 'period' insult

World leaders need to see rising oceans in Pacific: UN official

Transitional Fashion Essentials for Autumn: Key Pieces from M&S and Joe Browns

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Leak Suggests 12.5-Inch Display and Massive Battery

China's Xi and Iran's Pezeshkian in Kyrgyzstan, Putin expected

UK Homeowners Advised to Use Peppermint Tea Bags to Deter Spiders

Rescuers hunt for missing after deadly N.Cyprus ferry accident

Nepal toll surges as rescuers struggle through 'unimaginable' disaster

Mauled Australian swimmer recalls punching shark

Passengers stranded overnight by Kenya airport strike

Nepal recovers bodies but presses on for trapped tunnel workers

US hosts G20 finance talks with growth, Iran pressure on agenda

Grand Canyon flash flood leaves one dead, around 15 missing

African players in Europe: Wissa flick seals Newcastle victory

Smoking cannabis may be more harmful to lungs than tobacco: study

Cannabis may do more harm to a smoker's lungs and airways than tobacco, according to a small Canadian study published Tuesday.

England and Netherlands jet into Qatar as Infantino calls for football focus

England and the Netherlands became the first World Cup heavyweights to touch down in Qatar on Tuesday as FIFA president Gianni Infantino again urged teams to focus on the football.

English football to have independent regulator 'in five years' - review chair

The lawmaker behind a review of English football governance forecast Tuesday there would be an independent regulator "in five years" time and insisted the Premier League would remain profitable under a new regime.

Indigenous campaigners at COP27 channel 'spirit' of nature

Delegates at COP27 representing Indigenous communities -- some of the world's most vulnerable to the climate crisis -- have used traditional clothing to draw attention to their plight and urge action.

All Blacks' Taylor says semi-final loss has no bearing on England encounter

New Zealand hooker Codie Taylor has insisted the All Blacks' dramatic 2019 World Cup semi-final defeat by England will count for little at Twickenham on Saturday.

Iran's players free to express themselves at World Cup, says Queiroz

Iran's players are free to express themselves at the World Cup, coach Carlos Queiroz said on Tuesday, as the country was gripped by fresh anti-government protests.

Pressed by climate vulnerable nations, EU tweaks emissions goal

Developing nations admonished rich polluters for falling short on efforts to help them cope with global warming at UN climate talks Tuesday, as the EU vowed to speed its emissions reductions.

Key nominees for the 2023 Grammy Awards

Here is a list of nominees in the major categories for the 65th annual Grammy Awards, which will be handed out on February 5, 2023 in Los Angeles.

Beyonce-Adele rematch set to dominate 2023 Grammys

Beyonce leads this year's pack of Grammy Award nominees with nine chances at gold on music's biggest night, ahead of rapper Kendrick Lamar coming in at eight, and balladeers Adele and Brandi Carlile scoring seven each.

England's Cokanasiga out of All Blacks clash

England wing Joe Cokanasiga has been ruled out of this weekend's Autumn Nations Series international against New Zealand with an ankle injury, the Rugby Football Union announced Tuesday.

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