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De Zerbi 'agrees in principle' to become new Tottenham boss - reports

De Zerbi 'agrees in principle' to become new Tottenham boss - reports

Roberto De Zerbi has "agreed in principle" to become the new manager of Tottenham Hotspur as the troubled Premier League club bid to avoid relegation, British media reported Tuesday.

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Trump says other countries should 'just take' the Strait of Hormuz

Trump says other countries should 'just take' the Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday the countries that have not joined the Middle East war but are struggling with fuel shortages should "go get your own oil" in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Indonesia rations fuel as prices soar over Mideast war

Indonesia rations fuel as prices soar over Mideast war

Indonesia on Tuesday announced fuel rations and mandated work from home for civil servants, as it seeks to conserve energy stocks amid global price hikes due to the Middle East war.

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How Middle East war is driving up shipping costs

How Middle East war is driving up shipping costs

Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz trade route in the Middle East war is driving up the costs of shipping fuel and goods around the world, industry data shows.

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Russian tanker brings oil to Cuba as US eases blockade

Russian tanker brings oil to Cuba as US eases blockade

A Russian oil tanker arrived in a Cuban port on Tuesday to deliver the first crude shipment to the island since January after Washington gave the crisis-hit country a reprieve from an effective fuel blockade.

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Asia to be hit hardest by Iran war energy crisis: Kpler to AFP

Asia to be hit hardest by Iran war energy crisis: Kpler to AFP

Asian nations are facing a major energy crisis as a result of the Iran war, with a sharp fall in crude shipments and few alternatives, global maritime analytics firm Kpler told AFP on Tuesday.

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Huawei reports slowing revenue growth in 2025

Huawei reports slowing revenue growth in 2025

Chinese tech giant Huawei's revenue growth slowed last year, its annual report showed Tuesday, as sales of the company's consumer devices plateaued against a backdrop of sluggish domestic consumption.

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Australia head to World Cup on a high after crushing Curacao 5-1

Australia head to World Cup on a high after crushing Curacao 5-1

Watford striker Nestory Irankunda bagged a brace as Australia hammered fellow World Cup qualifier Curacao 5-1 Tuesday in Melbourne, ensuring they head to North America on a high.

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Italy fertility rate fell to new low of 1.14 in 2025

Italy fertility rate fell to new low of 1.14 in 2025

Italy's fertility rate fell to a new low of 1.14 children per woman in 2025 -- one of the lowest levels in the world, official data released on Tuesday showed.

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Pakistan cricketer Zaman gets two-match PSL ban for ball tampering

Pakistan cricketer Zaman gets two-match PSL ban for ball tampering

Pakistan international Fakhar Zaman has been banned for two matches after being found guilty of ball tampering during the country's showpiece T20 league, cricket bosses said on Tuesday.

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