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Germany's Flick admits mistakes in Bayern exit

Germany's Flick admits mistakes in Bayern exit

Germany coach Hansi Flick admitted on Tuesday he had made mistakes in his controversial exit from Bayern Munich, saying: "I sometimes ask myself -- 'Why did it come to this?'"

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Flowers left for Queen Elizabeth to be composted, re-used in parks

Flowers left for Queen Elizabeth to be composted, re-used in parks

The sea of floral tributes left in London's parks for Queen Elizabeth II will be composted and re-used on planting projects, the city's Royal Parks said Tuesday.

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Brazil president offers to take in priests persecuted in Nicaragua

Brazil president offers to take in priests persecuted in Nicaragua

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday offered refuge in his country to Catholic clerics under pressure in Nicaragua, where he said they had endured "cruel persecution" by the leftist leadership.

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Uncapped Toney eyes World Cup after 'surreal' England call-up

Uncapped Toney eyes World Cup after 'surreal' England call-up

Brentford striker Ivan Toney said on Tuesday he has set his sights on winning a place in England's World Cup squad after his "surreal" call-up for the forthcoming Nations League matches.

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Moscow-held Ukraine regions to vote on annexation by Russia

Moscow-held Ukraine regions to vote on annexation by Russia

Moscow-held regions of Ukraine will vote in the coming days on annexation by Russia, separatist officials said Tuesday, as Kyiv's troops wrest back territory captured by Moscow's forces.

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Raptors owner Tannebaum re-elected NBA board chairman

Raptors owner Tannebaum re-elected NBA board chairman

Toronto Raptors owner Larry Tanenbaum has been unanimously re-elected as chairman of the NBA Board of Governors, the league announced on Tuesday.

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In Iran, rare criticism of 'morality police' after Amini death

In Iran, rare criticism of 'morality police' after Amini death

The death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini after her arrest by Iran's "morality police" not only triggered protests in the country but also rare outspoken criticism by senior officials.

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Fiona, now a Category Three hurricane, reaches Turks and Caicos

Fiona, now a Category Three hurricane, reaches Turks and Caicos

Fiona strengthened into a powerful Category Three hurricane on Tuesday as it headed toward the Turks and Caicos islands after leaving two dead and triggering major flooding and blackouts in the Caribbean.

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At UN, Blinken sees new Atlantic Ocean cooperation

At UN, Blinken sees new Atlantic Ocean cooperation

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday will look to form a new community of Atlantic nations with another $100 million in initiatives to support the environment and maritime security, officials said.

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Elton John to perform at the White House

Elton John to perform at the White House

Elton John is to perform at the White House this week in a commemoration of his record-breaking career as the British superstar continues his marathon global farewell tour.

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