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Bielsa defiant over Leeds' treatment of Koch's head injury

Bielsa defiant over Leeds' treatment of Koch's head injury

Marco Bielsa has insisted Leeds' backroom staff did nothing wrong in their treatment of Robin Koch's head injury during Sunday's defeat by Manchester United.

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US women's soccer reaches landmark $24 mn settlement in equal pay dispute

US women's soccer reaches landmark $24 mn settlement in equal pay dispute

The US national women's team has won a $24 million payout and a promise of equal pay going forward in a landmark settlement with US Soccer, the two sides announced Tuesday in a joint statement.

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Gas prices 'in God's hands', producers warn as Ukraine crisis sparks surge

Gas prices 'in God's hands', producers warn as Ukraine crisis sparks surge

Major gas exporting nations said Tuesday they could not guarantee prices or supplies at a summit overshadowed by the worsening Ukraine crisis which has pushed costs to record highs in Europe.

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HSBC announces $1 bn share buyback as annual profits double

HSBC announces $1 bn share buyback as annual profits double

HSBC on Tuesday announced bumper 2021 profits and plans to repurchase shares worth up to $1.0 billion as the Asia-focused bank continues its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and major restructuring.

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Oil nears $100 as West prepares Russian sanctions

Oil nears $100 as West prepares Russian sanctions

Oil prices surged close to $100 per barrel Tuesday as major crude producer Russia prepared to send troops into two breakaway regions of Ukraine, sparking Western nations to ready economic sanctions against Moscow.

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Zverev wins in latest-ever finish to professional tennis match

Zverev wins in latest-ever finish to professional tennis match

Alexander Zverev edged to victory over Jenson Brooksby in Acapulco early Tuesday morning in the latest-ever finish to a professional tennis match.

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Fury says Whyte has signed up for world title clash

Fury says Whyte has signed up for world title clash

Reigning champion Tyson Fury said Tuesday that Dillian Whyte had signed a contract that sets up a world heavyweight title fight between the two British boxers.

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Queen Elizabeth II cancels engagements over Covid symptoms

Queen Elizabeth II cancels engagements over Covid symptoms

Queen Elizabeth II has cancelled her planned virtual engagements for Tuesday due to "mild" coronavirus symptoms, Buckingham Palace said.

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Only nine percent of plastic recycled worldwide: OECD

Only nine percent of plastic recycled worldwide: OECD

Less than 10 percent of the plastic used across the world is recycled, the OECD said Tuesday, calling for "coordinated and global solutions" ahead of expected talks on an international treaty on the issue.

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Hong Kong to see three rounds of compulsory virus tests

Hong Kong to see three rounds of compulsory virus tests

Hong Kong's population must undergo three rounds of compulsory coronavirus testing, the city's leader said Tuesday, as she confirmed that mainland Chinese officials were now coordinating the response to the financial hub's worst outbreak.

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