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Free-scoring Chelsea must tighten up, says Alonso

Philippines recovers 30 bodies from ferry after blaze

US inflation steady in August, fueling Fed rate hike expectations

Relative of 9/11 victim unleashes searing attack on Saudi Arabia

United boss Carrick dismisses Anderson's 'kings of Manchester' jibe

Russell edges Antonelli in accident-free opening practice in Madrid

New York marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

Sweden's outgoing PM wants to 'make Sweden great again'

Yemen's Houthis take over strait vital to global shipping

Fenced off: Thailand builds border wall after Cambodia clashes

Russia rolls out long-delayed 5G, but not for iPhones

Pakistan's Masood frustrates England's victory push in 3rd Test

DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to 7th province

Revitalised Isak in a 'good place' at Liverpool: Iraola

India's island choke point

China’s lithography leap

China’s cartel lifeline

Australia limits migration

India's cricket stars consoled by King Charles after Lord's defeat

Britain's King Charles III commiserated with India's crestfallen cricket stars on Tuesday in the aftermath of their painful defeat against England at Lord's.

Scheffler 'couldn't care less' about being British Open favourite

Scottie Scheffler said on Tuesday he does "not care" about being the tournament favourite as he prepares for his latest tilt at a maiden British Open title this week at Royal Portrush.

German court rejects Yemenis' claim over US strikes

Germany's highest court on Tuesday threw out a case brought by two Yemenis seeking to sue Berlin over the role of the US Ramstein airbase in a 2012 drone attack, ending a years-long legal saga.

Russia suggests Trump is emboldening Ukraine, delaying peace

The Kremlin warned Tuesday that US President Donald Trump's pledge of more weapons for Kyiv and threat of sanctions targeting Russian trading partners could embolden Ukraine and further delay already stalled peace efforts.

Navalny widow blasts Italy's invite for pro-Kremlin maestro

The widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny urged Italian authorities Tuesday to cancel a concert by Russian maestro Valery Gergiev, saying it would help normalise President Vladimir Putin's international relations.

Stock markets gain, dollar dips before US inflation

Stock markets mostly gained and the dollar eased Tuesday ahead of key US inflation data, and after Chinese economic growth data met expectations.

Israel strikes Syrian forces sent into Druze-majority Sweida

Israel launched strikes Tuesday against Syrian government forces in the Druze-majority region of Sweida, saying it was acting to protect the religious minority.

Tesla marks India entry with first showroom

Tesla unveiled its first showroom in India on Tuesday, marking its entry into the world's most populous country, as Elon Musk's electric vehicle company seeks new customers amid sagging sales in the United States and Europe.

Rahm 'confident' of ending Spain's British Open wait

Jon Rahm said on Tuesday he is "feeling confident" ahead of his bid to end Spain's 37-year wait for a British Open title when the 153rd edition gets under way at Royal Portrush this week.

Astronauts from US, India, Poland, Hungary on SpaceX capsule return to Earth

A SpaceX capsule carrying astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary and the United States splashed down off the California coast Tuesday, completing Axiom Mission 4 and capping 20 days in space.

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England call up Dawson to replace injured Bashir ahead of fourth Test