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Teen star Kuol in Australia World Cup squad, but Rogic misses out

Teen star Kuol in Australia World Cup squad, but Rogic misses out

Teenage striker Garang Kuol, who recently signed for Newcastle United, was included Tuesday in Australia's squad for the World Cup, but influential midfielder Tom Rogic missed out.

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US votes with Biden agenda at stake - and Trump in the wings

US votes with Biden agenda at stake - and Trump in the wings

Americans vote Tuesday in crucial midterm elections that could decide the political future of both President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump -- who has all but announced he will seek the White House again in 2024.

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Pakistan's Azam due 'something special' in T20 semi-final: Hayden

Pakistan's Azam due 'something special' in T20 semi-final: Hayden

Pakistan's best is yet to come and struggling skipper Babar Azam is due "something very special" in their Twenty20 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand on Wednesday, team mentor Matthew Hayden warned.

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Stokes says England must shut down India's 'fantastic' Suryakumar

Stokes says England must shut down India's 'fantastic' Suryakumar

Ben Stokes warned on Tuesday that England must nullify the threat of Suryakumar Yadav in their Twenty20 World Cup semi-final against India, saying the batsman has "set the world alight".

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'Black Panther' fights on without Chadwick Boseman

'Black Panther' fights on without Chadwick Boseman

"Black Panther" returns to cinemas worldwide this week, having lost its star with the tragic early death of Chadwick Boseman, but none of its determination to push for greater diversity in superhero movies.

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Former Spanish king appeals against UK harassment lawsuit

Former Spanish king appeals against UK harassment lawsuit

Spain's former king Juan Carlos I on Tuesday resumes a UK court battle over harassment claims by his former lover, seeking confirmation of his legal immunity as a royal.

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Twitter takeover raises fears of climate misinfo surge

Twitter takeover raises fears of climate misinfo surge

Climate deniers looking to block action and "greenwashing" companies could have free rein on Twitter after Elon Musk's takeover, analysts warned as leaders pursued anti-warming efforts at the COP27 summit.

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Garcia downs Sabalenka to seal WTA Finals victory

Garcia downs Sabalenka to seal WTA Finals victory

France's Caroline Garcia scored the biggest victory of her career with a straight sets defeat of Aryna Sabalenka to win the season-ending WTA Finals on Monday.

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The weakest link? North Korea's crumbling air force

The weakest link? North Korea's crumbling air force

North Korea on Tuesday described its record-breaking blitz of missile launches last week as a "just counteraction" to the biggest-ever US-South Korea air exercises.

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Trump trails 2024 run on eve of US midterm election

Trump trails 2024 run on eve of US midterm election

Donald Trump grabbed the election eve spotlight on Monday to flag an expected announcement on a new White House run, as America prepares to vote in midterms that polls show could land Congress back under Republican control.

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