WHO says China's zero-Covid strategy unsustainable
China's flagship zero-Covid strategy to defeat the pandemic is unsustainable, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, adding that it had told Beijing so and called for a policy shift.
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Djokovic sees off Karatsev to ease into last 16 in Rome
Novak Djokovic’s love affair with Rome continued as the five-time champion picked up his 60th victory at the Italian Open with a 6-3, 6-2 success over Aslan Karatsev on Tuesday.
Read moreEuropean stocks rebound, oil extends losses
European stock markets rebounded Tuesday following days of losses on fears over rising US interest rates fuelled by surging inflation and the impact of China's prolonged Covid lockdowns.
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NFL star Brady to take TV commentary role after retirement
American football icon Tom Brady will move into the television commentary booth when he finally calls time on his NFL career, broadcaster Fox Sports confirmed on Tuesday.
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Putin ready for long war beyond Donbas: US intelligence chief
President Vladimir Putin will not end the Ukraine war with the Donbas campaign and is determined to build a land bridge to Russian-controlled territory in Moldova, US Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines said Tuesday.
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Kamna wins on Mt Etna as Lopez takes Giro d'Italia lead
Spaniard Juan Pedro Lopez took the overall lead of the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday as Lennard Kamna won stage 4 after a 23km climb up Mt Etna in Sicily.
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US set to approve $40 bn for Ukraine, warning of long war ahead
US lawmakers were set to begin debate Tuesday on a nearly $40 billion aid package for Ukraine as Washington warned Russia was likely girding for a long conflict with its neighbor.
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Axelsen and Momota push teams forward at Thomas and Uber Cup
Heavyweights Viktor Axelsen and Kento Momota both won their matches at the Thomas and Uber Cup in Thailand on Tuesday.
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Shoot-on-sight orders in Sri Lanka after deadly violence
Sri Lankan authorities issued shoot-on-sight orders on Tuesday to quell further unrest a day after the island was rocked by deadly violence and rioting.
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Erling Haaland: goal machine and record breaker
Erling Haaland, who is poised to become the most expensive player in Premier League history, has made a career out of breaking records.
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