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Poland's Lewandowski misses penalty in Mexico stalemate

Poland's Lewandowski misses penalty in Mexico stalemate

Robert Lewandowski suffered fresh World Cup misery as the Poland striker's penalty was saved by Guillermo Ochoa in a 0-0 draw against Mexico on Tuesday.

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Ronaldo to leave Manchester United with 'immediate effect'

Ronaldo to leave Manchester United with 'immediate effect'

Cristiano Ronaldo's controversial second spell at Manchester United is to end with "immediate effect", the Premier League giants announced Tuesday.

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'Hardcore' Musk drives into a culture clash at Twitter

'Hardcore' Musk drives into a culture clash at Twitter

After snapping up Twitter, one of Silicon Valley's most iconic companies, Elon Musk swiftly introduced his no-holds-barred work ethic, setting up a bitter culture clash with thousands of workers who still believed in the platform's higher mission.

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Alonso raves over 'special' first date with Aston Martin

Alonso raves over 'special' first date with Aston Martin

Fernando Alonso enjoyed "a very special day" on his first drive for new team Aston Martin in a post-season test in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

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'A bucket of ice water': Argentina cries after World Cup defeat

'A bucket of ice water': Argentina cries after World Cup defeat

Gasps gave way to stony expressions of disbelief, and then tears, as Argentina fans gathered in Buenos Aires watched the humiliation of their football team unfold at the World Cup in Qatar.

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Nienaber vows Springboks still focussed amid 'disappointing' Erasmus row

Nienaber vows Springboks still focussed amid 'disappointing' Erasmus row

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has insisted Rassie Erasmus's latest ban will have no effect when the Springboks face England at Twickenham on Saturday, adding "all the facts" have yet to be made public.

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UK says monkeypox vaccine is '78% effective'

UK says monkeypox vaccine is '78% effective'

UK public health officials on Tuesday said the monkeypox vaccine was 78 percent effective, urging men who have sex with men to take up the jab.

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UK public finances worsen, as OECD warns on outlook

UK public finances worsen, as OECD warns on outlook

UK state borrowing jumped last month, official data showed Tuesday, as the government cushions consumers from soaring energy bills which the OECD said could further push up inflation.

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World Cup organisers under fire over rainbow symbols stance

World Cup organisers under fire over rainbow symbols stance

World Cup organisers faced growing questions Tuesday about whether the rainbow logo can be displayed at the World Cup in Qatar, where homosexuality is illegal.

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Gazprom says Ukraine diverting Moldova gas supplies, threatens cuts

Gazprom says Ukraine diverting Moldova gas supplies, threatens cuts

Russian energy giant Gazprom said Tuesday that Ukraine was diverting natural gas supplies transiting to Moldova and threatened to curtail deliveries through a key pipeline to Europe in response.

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