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Australian cricket boss defends Khawaja's pre-Ashes round of golf

Duckett, Pope put England in charge of Ashes opener

Vietnam flooding death toll rises to 55

Japan businesses brush off worries over China tourists

Ukraine scrambles to respond to US plan to end war

England in charge after dismissing Australia for 132 in Ashes opener

Russell fastest in final practice at Las Vegas Grand Prix

Major MAGA figure Greene resigns from US Congress

Fossil fuel fight threatens to sink COP30 as EU rejects Brazil's draft

G20 summit opens in South Africa without Trump

Italy's beloved singer Ornella Vanoni dies aged 91

At least 18 suspects killed in Rio anti-drug raid: governor

At least 18 suspects and some police officers were killed Tuesday during a massive anti-drug raid in Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian authorities said, as prolonged gun battles erupted and demolition vehicles destroyed street barricades.

Wales captain Morgan proclaims love for Ospreys amid club turmoil

Wales captain Jac Morgan declared his love for the Ospreys on Tuesday after his regional side was left with an uncertain future by a Welsh Rugby Union plan to cut one of their four professional teams.

Monster Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica

Ferocious winds and torrential rain tore into Jamaica Tuesday as Hurricane Melissa made landfall, the worst storm ever to strike the island nation and one of the most powerful hurricanes on record.

US kills 14 in strikes on alleged Pacific drug boats

US forces killed 14 people in strikes that destroyed four alleged drug-smuggling boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday, bringing the death toll from Washington's anti-narcotics campaign to at least 57.

Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka says US visa revoked

The United States consulate in Lagos, Nigeria, has revoked the visa of writer Wole Soyinka, the Nobel laureate said Tuesday.

Saliba and Martinelli add to Arsenal's injury issues

Arsenal duo William Saliba and Gabriel Martinelli will miss the League Cup fourth-round tie against Brighton as the Gunners' injury problems mount.

Swiss town hands three artefacts back to South Africa

The Swiss town of Neuchatel on Tuesday handed over to South Africa three artefacts that had spent more than a century in one of its museums.

Climate change won't end civilization, says Bill Gates

Climate change "will not lead to humanity's demise," billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has said in a long memo in which he argued that tackling global disease and poverty will help prepare the planet's poorest for a warming world.

Prop forward Porthen to make South Africa debut against Japan

Zachary Porthen will make his South Africa debut against Japan at Wembley on Saturday after being named in the starting side by coach Rassie Erasmus.

South Africa's Wolvaardt calls for calm in World Cup semis

South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt on Tuesday said the "calmest team" will emerge on top in their semi-final clash with England at the Women's World Cup.

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