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Fernandez booed by Chelsea fans in friendly win over Sociedad

South Korea president proposes talks with North to formally end Korean War

Fans line Welsh streets as Bonnie Tyler body's returns for funeral

Residents evacuate as Belgium wildfire scorches 1,600 hectares

Tropical Storm Lala lashes Hawaii with heavy rain

easyJet strike sees 100 French flights cancelled

Lebanon reports 11 dead in strikes that Israel says targeted Hezbollah

Monica Bellucci and Florin Serban win at Locarno Film Festival

Crystal Palace sign Israel winger Khalaili

India's Padikkal hits unbeaten century in first Sri Lanka Test

Rescuers search for survivors as Indonesian quake death toll rises to 47

Liechtenstein places gender equality on its throne

Taliban govt supporters dance, take selfies in Kabul celebrations

Street rallies held as Taliban govt marks five years ruling Afghanistan

Volkswagen eyes separate stock market listing for Porsche

German auto giant Volkswagen on Tuesday said it was drawing up plans to list its luxury brand Porsche as it looks to raise the funds for its move to electric vehicles.

Ireland, UAE qualify for T20 World Cup

Ireland booked their spot at this year's T20 World Cup with a comfortable 56-run victory over hosts Oman in qualifying on Tuesday, as the United Arab Emirates also secured a ticket to Australia.

Maxwell and Du Plessis among overseas stars to sign up for Hundred

Australia's Glenn Maxwell and South Africa's Faf du Plessis were among several overseas stars announced Tuesday to have signed up for the 2022 edition of English cricket's the Hundred.

Mining firms targeting Brazil indigenous lands: report

Major mining companies are seeking to expand to currently protected indigenous lands in the Amazon rainforest, bolstered by billions of dollars in financing from international banks and investment firms, a report found Tuesday.

Bielsa defiant over Leeds' treatment of Koch's head injury

Marco Bielsa has insisted Leeds' backroom staff did nothing wrong in their treatment of Robin Koch's head injury during Sunday's defeat by Manchester United.

US women's soccer reaches landmark $24 mn settlement in equal pay dispute

The US national women's team has won a $24 million payout and a promise of equal pay going forward in a landmark settlement with US Soccer, the two sides announced Tuesday in a joint statement.

Gas prices 'in God's hands', producers warn as Ukraine crisis sparks surge

Major gas exporting nations said Tuesday they could not guarantee prices or supplies at a summit overshadowed by the worsening Ukraine crisis which has pushed costs to record highs in Europe.

HSBC announces $1 bn share buyback as annual profits double

HSBC on Tuesday announced bumper 2021 profits and plans to repurchase shares worth up to $1.0 billion as the Asia-focused bank continues its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and major restructuring.

Russia faces massive sanctions as Putin orders troops into east Ukraine

Russia faced a furious global diplomatic and economic backlash Tuesday after President Vladimir Putin ordered his forces into Ukraine to secure two breakaway regions.

Oil nears $100 as West prepares Russian sanctions

Oil prices surged close to $100 per barrel Tuesday as major crude producer Russia prepared to send troops into two breakaway regions of Ukraine, sparking Western nations to ready economic sanctions against Moscow.

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