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Female US inmate in critical condition after botched execution

WTA reduces 2027 schedule for world's top 50

Spotlight on UK-UAE ties amid Manchester City scandal

US says 'in Europe's best interest' to cooperate on fuel supply

Ethiopia and Eritrea break diplomatic ties over conflict

Rogue OpenAI agents covered up their tracks, report says

Downing Street says Manchester City not 'above the rules'

A saintly spat and debate snub: Brazil enters final polls stretch

Hadjar wants to 'fight for the title' from next season

Zidane 'no regrets' about Materazzi headbutt as France face Italy again

Bolivia's attorney general arrested for alleged drug trafficking, money laundering

Libya's pay strike rallies teachers across divided nation

German sugar tax sparks new government row

Four-member crew blasts off for International Space Station

Smith relishes 'game of chess' as Australia look to square India series

Stand-in captain Steve Smith is looking forward to a new "game of chess" against India as Australia aim to square the series on another spin minefield when the final Test begins in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

Record-breaking Mbappe determined to carry PSG past Bayern

Kylian Mbappe heads to Munich fresh from a record-breaking weekend with Paris Saint-Germain and determined to lead the French giants past Bayern and into the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

France faces 'standstill' in protests against pensions overhaul

France's trade unions were headed for a crucial face-off with President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday, with fresh strikes and protests planned against a controversial pensions reform he has championed.

Asian markets rise ahead of Powell testimony, US jobs data

Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday as traders geared up for this week's release of key US jobs data and Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell's testimony to lawmakers.

PSG clash the true test for Bayern's Champions League recruits

Bayern Munich host Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday with the stage set for star turns from their 2022-23 additions Sadio Mane and Matthijs de Ligt.

Japan H3 rocket fails, destruct command issued

Japan's next-generation H3 rocket failed after liftoff on Tuesday, with the space agency issuing a destruct command after concluding the mission could not succeed.

UK to unveil latest bid to stop migrants crossing Channel

The UK government will on Tuesday unveil hotly anticipated legislation aimed at stopping migrants crossing the Channel illegally on small boats, banning such arrivals from claiming asylum and promptly deporting them.

Spurs face uncertain future despite Conte return for AC Milan clash

Antonio Conte's uncertain future threatens to ruin Tottenham's spluttering season as the Italian returns to the bench for Wednesday's decisive Champions League showdown against AC Milan.

New Zealand stand in way of Sri Lanka's world Test final quest

New Zealand will take momentum from their dramatic one-run win over England into this week's first Test against Sri Lanka, who could reach the ICC World Test Championship final with a 2-0 series sweep.