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Germany's Havertz, Musiala ruled out of Greece match with injury

English, Spanish, Italian, German football leagues call for FIFA reform

Ireland's Gaza stance spills from Eurovision into football

Pope arrives in France on first official visit in 18 years

Welcome aboard the Costa Serena, the Asian Games floating hotel

Pope arrives in France on first state visit in 18 years

Asian markets mixed after recent oil surge

Heavy fighting, internet disruption as Ethiopia conflict rages

Cash for nature protection: hotelier's offer to Principe islanders

From transit to consumption: drug use surges in Mozambique

US miner KoBold bets on AI to gain edge in DR Congo mineral hunt

Chicago teams, Guardians and Padres all book MLB playoff berths

Internet disrupted in Ethiopia as conflict rages

Bijan Robinson destroys Packers in 35-14 win for Falcons

Europe’s arms money maze

Houthis and al-Qaeda

Brazil tests Milei’s gamble

Germany under Weidel

Eurostar recovery hampered by post-Brexit checks

Cross-Channel train operator Eurostar complained Tuesday that slower post-Brexit passport checks for travellers are forcing it to run some services almost one-third empty.

Oscar nominations: five takeaways

The nominations for the Academy Awards were unveiled Tuesday, with "Everything Everywhere All at Once" leading the way with 11 nods.

'Doomsday Clock' moves closest ever to midnight

The "Doomsday Clock" symbolizing the perils to humanity moved Tuesday to its closest ever to midnight amid the Ukraine war, nuclear tensions and the climate crisis.

Egypt archaeologists uncover 'complete' Roman city

Egyptian archaeologists said Tuesday they had discovered an 1,800-year-old "complete residential city from the Roman-era" in the heart of the southern city of Luxor.

Germany promises swift answer on battle tanks for Ukraine

Germany on Tuesday said it would decide "shortly" whether to authorise the export of powerful German-made Leopard battle tanks long sought by Kyiv and encouraged allies to start training Ukrainian forces to use them.

Stenmark in Shiffrin's sights after making World Cup history

Mikaela Shiffrin, one of the most recognisable stars in wintersports, earned a record-breaking 83rd win on the women's World Cup circuit when she swept to glory in the giant slalom at Kronplatz in Italy on Tuesday.

Baldwin replaces injured Lake in Wales Six Nations squad

Ospreys hooker Scott Baldwin has been called into Wales' squad for the Six Nations nearly six years after winning his last cap, it was announced Tuesday.

Shiffrin claims historic 83rd World Cup ski win

Mikaela Shiffrin was overcome with emotion after becoming the most successful woman in World Cup skiing history by claiming the 83rd victory of her illustrious career on Tuesday.

French rugby chief Laporte questioned over alleged tax fraud

French police on Tuesday detained for questioning rugby federation president Bernard Laporte as part of an investigation into suspected tax fraud, financial prosecutors said.

Jordan's king meets Israeli PM Netanyahu in Amman

Jordan's King Abdullah II on Tuesday hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Amman in a rare meeting after years of strained relations between the two leaders.

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