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England's Buttler calls McCullum 'as sharp a coach as I ever worked with'

England's Buttler calls McCullum 'as sharp a coach as I ever worked with'

Senior England player Jos Buttler on Tuesday backed under-fire Brendon McCullum, saying the New Zealander was "as sharp a coach as I've ever worked with".

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US singer leaves talent agency after CEO named in Epstein files

US singer leaves talent agency after CEO named in Epstein files

US singer-songwriter Chappell Roan announced on Monday that she had left her talent agency, after its CEO was named in files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Skipper Marsh tells Australia to 'get the job done' at T20 World Cup

Skipper Marsh tells Australia to 'get the job done' at T20 World Cup

Captain Mitchell Marsh backed his Australia players to "get the job done" as they launch their T20 World Cup title charge against Ireland on Wednesday following a torrid build-up.

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South Korea avert boycott of Women's Asian Cup weeks before kickoff

South Korea avert boycott of Women's Asian Cup weeks before kickoff

A dispute that saw South Korea's players threaten to boycott next month's Women's Asian Cup over "discriminatory conditions" has been resolved, football officials in the country said Tuesday.

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Back to black: Philips posts first annual profit since 2021

Back to black: Philips posts first annual profit since 2021

Dutch electronics and medical device manufacturer Philips said Tuesday it had bounced back into the black in 2025, as it seeks to turn the page on a scandal over faulty sleep apnoea machines.

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'Good sense' hailed as blockbuster Pakistan-India match to go ahead

'Good sense' hailed as blockbuster Pakistan-India match to go ahead

Pakistan's decision to U-turn and go ahead with their blockbuster Group A match against India at the T20 World Cup on February 15 was hailed Tuesday as an outbreak of "good sense" and "good for cricket".

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Man arrested in Thailand for smuggling rhino horn inside meat

Man arrested in Thailand for smuggling rhino horn inside meat

Thai authorities arrested a man for allegedly smuggling more than 11 kilograms of rhino horns inside wrapped meat, in a case officials linked on Tuesday to an international wildlife trafficking network.

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Man City eye Premier League title twist as pressure mounts on Frank and Howe

Man City eye Premier League title twist as pressure mounts on Frank and Howe

Manchester City can ramp up the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal by cutting the gap at the top to just three points when they face Fulham on Wednesday, a day before the Gunners travel to in-form Brentford.

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Solar, wind capacity growth slowed last year, analysis shows

Solar, wind capacity growth slowed last year, analysis shows

Planned or under-construction solar and wind projects slowed last year, analysis showed Tuesday, casting doubts on whether countries will hit a goal of tripling renewable capacity by decade-end.

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'Family and intimacy under pressure' at Berlin film festival

'Family and intimacy under pressure' at Berlin film festival

The 76th edition of the Berlin Film Festival opens on Thursday, featuring productions from over 80 countries and with German film legend Wim Wenders presiding over this year's jury.

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