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South Africa arrests three more suspects, after nine women murdered

US networks halt Trump coverage in revolt over White House ban

Carse needs time away from England, says captain Brook

Paramount settles with US states to clear Warner Bros. mega-merger

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Climate crisis a job for world leaders, not just activists: UK FM

British Museum bans photos of Bayeux Tapestry as crowds linger

US networks halt Trump coverage over White House ban

COP31 host says AI climate footprint to be a summit priority

French singer accuses Miley Cyrus of plagiarism

Berlin's far-left vote winners reject anti-semitism charges

EU fines Google 403 mn euros for location data breach

Mancini eager for 'new adventure' on Italy return

'Best is yet to come,' says De la Fuente after Spain extension

Xi visit spotlights warming Saudi-China ties, and their 'limits'

When Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Saudi Arabia from Wednesday, the oil-rich kingdom will seek mostly economic gains rather than a meaningful shift away from its longtime protector the United States, analysts say.

Markets drop as Fed worries offset China's Covid easing

Stock markets mostly fell on Tuesday as fears that the US Federal Reserve will maintain its aggressive anti-inflation measures trumped growing optimism over China's economic reopening.

England sack coach Jones nine months from World Cup

England were left looking for a new head coach nine months out from next year's World Cup after the Rugby Football Union announced Tuesday Eddie Jones had been sacked from the post.

Juan Carlos had immunity from claims while king of Spain: UK judges

Spain's former king Juan Carlos I had immunity from harassment claims made against him by his former mistress while he was monarch, three Court of Appeal judges in London ruled on Tuesday.

Lautaro struggles as Argentina thrive at World Cup

Argentina have gradually found their feet at the World Cup, improving with every game, but striker Lautaro Martinez has been going in the other direction.

Japan confident of bright future despite World Cup heartbreak

Japan failed to reach the World Cup quarter-finals once again but stunning wins over Germany and Spain and more players moving to Europe suggest the Blue Samurai will return stronger.

Oversight board slams Meta for special treatment of high-profile users

An oversight panel said on Tuesday Facebook and Instagram put business over human rights when giving special treatment to rule-breaking posts by politicians, celebrities and other high-profile users.

China blasts US military report as 'groundless speculation'

China on Tuesday criticised a US defence report estimating Beijing's nuclear arsenal would triple by 2035 as "groundless speculation" and accused Washington of "hyping up" the military threat posed by the world's most populous country.

Captain Son apologises after South Korea's meek World Cup exit

Son Heung-min apologised after his South Korean side exited the World Cup following a sobering 4-1 defeat to favourites Brazil in the last 16 in Qatar.

2026 World Cup hosts may look to South America for competition

North America's trio of 2026 World Cup hosts are being urged to head south to play in the next Copa America in a bid to improve on disappointing results in Qatar.

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