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Antarctic sea ice hits its third-lowest winter peak on record

Antarctic sea ice hits its third-lowest winter peak on record

Antarctica's winter sea ice has hit its third-lowest peak in nearly half a century of satellite monitoring, researchers said Tuesday, highlighting the growing influence of climate change on the planet's southern pole.

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Dolphins' Hill out for season after knee surgery

Dolphins' Hill out for season after knee surgery

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill will miss the remainder of the NFL season after suffering "multiple" torn ligaments in Monday's victory over the New York Jets, the Dolphins said Tuesday.

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Rodri 'not ready' for rigours of Man City schedule, says Guardiola

Rodri 'not ready' for rigours of Man City schedule, says Guardiola

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said Rodri will need much more time to find his top form after struggling with fitness problems on his return from a serious knee injury.

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Trump announces Pfizer deal he says will lower certain drug prices

Trump announces Pfizer deal he says will lower certain drug prices

The Trump administration on Tuesday announced a deal granting Pfizer a three-year reprieve on planned tariffs as the pharmaceutical giant vowed to voluntarily lower the prices of unspecified drugs for US purchase.

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Real Madrid thrash Kairat with Mbappe hat-trick

Real Madrid thrash Kairat with Mbappe hat-trick

Kylian Mbappe struck a hat-trick as record 15-time Champions League winners Real Madrid romped to a 5-0 league phase win over Kairat in Kazakhstan on Tuesday.

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Deepti, Amanjot fire as India crush Sri Lanka in Women’s World Cup opener

Deepti, Amanjot fire as India crush Sri Lanka in Women’s World Cup opener

A splendid all-round display saw India launch their ICC Women’s World Cup campaign on the front foot, brushing aside Sri Lanka by 59 runs in the curtain-raiser in Guwahati on Tuesday.

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Deadlines loom for Milan's Olympic village as Winter Games near

Deadlines loom for Milan's Olympic village as Winter Games near

Milan's 2026 Olympic village for the upcoming Winter Games risks not being fully ready for athletes with four months to go until the opening ceremony at the city's iconic San Siro stadium.

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At least 5 dead after strong quake in central Philippines

At least 5 dead after strong quake in central Philippines

A 6.9-magnitude quake struck off the coast of the central Philippines late Tuesday, killing at least five people as it wrecked roads and buildings and knocked out power in parts of the region, local authorities said.

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DR Congo ex-president Kabila sentenced to death in absentia for 'treason'

DR Congo ex-president Kabila sentenced to death in absentia for 'treason'

A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday sentenced ex-president Joseph Kabila to death in absentia for "treason".

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Board of Spain's Sabadell bank rejects improved BBVA takeover bid

Board of Spain's Sabadell bank rejects improved BBVA takeover bid

The board of Spanish bank Sabadell on Tuesday rejected larger national rival BBVA's improved hostile takeover bid as 10 days remain for shareholders to make a final decision.

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