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Iran sentences five to hang over protest-linked killing

Iran sentences five to hang over protest-linked killing

Iran has sentenced to death five people over the killing of a Basij paramilitary force member during nationwide protests sparked by Mahsa Amini's death, the judiciary said Tuesday.

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Pogues star Shane MacGowan admitted to hospital

Pogues star Shane MacGowan admitted to hospital

The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan, best known as the singer of Christmas favourite "Fairytale of New York", has been admitted to hospital, his wife said.

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Highs and lows of Eddie Jones' England reign

Highs and lows of Eddie Jones' England reign

Eddie Jones was sacked as England rugby coach on Tuesday, some seven years after the Australian was appointed to the role.

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Libya tells foreign energy firms it's safe to return

Libya tells foreign energy firms it's safe to return

Libya's state energy firm urged its foreign oil and gas partners to resume exploration and production Tuesday assuring them security had begun to improve dramatically after clashes earlier this year.

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Zelensky visits Donbas near 'difficult' Ukraine front

Zelensky visits Donbas near 'difficult' Ukraine front

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday visited the frontline region of Donetsk in east Ukraine, describing fighting in the area as "difficult" with Russian forces pushing to capture the industrial city of Bakhmut.

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Xi visit spotlights warming Saudi-China ties, and their 'limits'

Xi visit spotlights warming Saudi-China ties, and their 'limits'

When Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Saudi Arabia from Wednesday, the oil-rich kingdom will seek mostly economic gains rather than a meaningful shift away from its longtime protector the United States, analysts say.

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Markets drop as Fed worries offset China's Covid easing

Markets drop as Fed worries offset China's Covid easing

Stock markets mostly fell on Tuesday as fears that the US Federal Reserve will maintain its aggressive anti-inflation measures trumped growing optimism over China's economic reopening.

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England sack coach Jones nine months from World Cup

England sack coach Jones nine months from World Cup

England were left looking for a new head coach nine months out from next year's World Cup after the Rugby Football Union announced Tuesday Eddie Jones had been sacked from the post.

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Juan Carlos had immunity from claims while king of Spain: UK judges

Juan Carlos had immunity from claims while king of Spain: UK judges

Spain's former king Juan Carlos I had immunity from harassment claims made against him by his former mistress while he was monarch, three Court of Appeal judges in London ruled on Tuesday.

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Lautaro struggles as Argentina thrive at World Cup

Lautaro struggles as Argentina thrive at World Cup

Argentina have gradually found their feet at the World Cup, improving with every game, but striker Lautaro Martinez has been going in the other direction.

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