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Gatland leaves Wales coaching job after 14 straight Test losses

Gatland leaves Wales coaching job after 14 straight Test losses

Warren Gatland has left his role as Wales head coach by "mutual agreement" after a record run of 14 straight Test defeats, the Welsh Rugby Union announced on Tuesday.

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India loss won't hurt if we win Champions Trophy: Duckett

India loss won't hurt if we win Champions Trophy: Duckett

England opener Ben Duckett said on Tuesday even a 3-0 one-day series loss in India will not affect the team's morale because they are focused on winning the Champions Trophy title.

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US funding freeze is 'bombshell' for world aid sector

US funding freeze is 'bombshell' for world aid sector

US President Donald Trump's order to suspend most foreign aid has sent shock waves through the humanitarian sector, threatening to trigger mass layoffs at many NGOs and possibly destroy others altogether.

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Warren Gatland, Wales coach whose second stint failed to mirror success of first

Warren Gatland, Wales coach whose second stint failed to mirror success of first

Warren Gatland, who stepped down after a second stint as Wales head coach on Tuesday, will be remembered as a no-nonsense coach who oversaw a golden era of Welsh rugby when he first took over.

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Jordan king set for tense Trump talks over Gaza

Jordan king set for tense Trump talks over Gaza

Jordan's King Abdullah II faces a tense meeting with Donald Trump at the White House Tuesday as he leads opposition from Arab nations to the US president's controversial Gaza takeover plan.

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US pairing of Shiffrin, Johnson win team combined world gold, Vonn 16th

US pairing of Shiffrin, Johnson win team combined world gold, Vonn 16th

US star Mikaela Shiffrin marked her return from injury by teaming up with Breezy Johnson for a stunning combined gold at the World Ski Championships in Saalbach on Tuesday.

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Canada, EU vow firm response to Trump steel tariffs

Canada, EU vow firm response to Trump steel tariffs

Canada and the EU vowed Tuesday to stand firm against US President Donald Trump's move to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium imports -- pushing Washington further towards a trade war with key global partners.

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Vance puts Europe, China on notice over AI regulation

Vance puts Europe, China on notice over AI regulation

US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday warned European allies against over-regulating the US-dominated artificial intelligence sector and China against using the technology to tighten its grip on power.

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Rubiales says 'totally sure' Hermoso consented to kiss

Rubiales says 'totally sure' Hermoso consented to kiss

Former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales told his trial on Tuesday he was "totally sure" Jenni Hermoso consented to his kiss on her lips in 2023 that sparked global outrage.

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'Ridiculous and lame': South Africans mock Trump proposals

'Ridiculous and lame': South Africans mock Trump proposals

On the streets of Johannesburg's student district, US President Donald Trump's offer to accept white Afrikaners as refugees landed as both "ridiculous" and "lame", among South Africans of all races.

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