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Fury claims Joshua bout is off, calls for Usyk trilogy

Dukascopy Bank Unveils AI-Powered Trading, 25,000+ Stock CFDs and a New Flagship E-Banking App

British family bids to row back against suicide taboo

Tech firms rally but Asian markets mixed, with eyes on US inflation

China's teenage 223cm basketball player 'just a little girl'

Nepal holds day of mourning as families pray missing still alive

Tokyo's Shinjuku to ban more than half of vacation rentals

African players in Europe: Mbeumo fires solo goal as United draw

Australian Rules limits contact training to reduce concussion

Malaysia cancels haze emergency, but warns problems remain

Germany's Merz under pressure from far-right election triumph

Philippine sensation Eala looks forward to Asian Games 'fun'

Nepal tunnel rescues face 'unprecedented' challenge

Jakarta airport extends closure after volcano eruption

India's island choke point

China’s lithography leap

China’s cartel lifeline

Australia limits migration

Ireland all-rounder Kevin O'Brien retires from international cricket

Ireland all-rounder Kevin O'Brien on Tuesday announced his retirement from international cricket after falling out of contention for this year's T20 World Cup in Australia.

EU says studying Iran response to 'final' nuclear text

The European Union said Tuesday it was studying Iran's response to a "final" draft agreement on reviving a 2015 nuclear accord with major powers it presented at talks in Vienna.

Van Dijk says Nunez must 'control himself' after Liverpool red card

Virgil van Dijk said new Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez must learn to "control himself" after being sent off for a reckless headbutt during Monday's 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace.

Russia says blasts at military site in Crimea 'sabotage'

Russia said Tuesday that massive explosions at a military facility on the Kremlin-controlled Crimean peninsula in Ukraine that also damaged electrical power infrastructure were the result of "sabotage".

England recall fit-again Foakes for South Africa opener

England have recalled fit-again wicketkeeper Ben Foakes for the first Test against South Africa at Lord's starting on Wednesday.

Rohingya demand security as UN rights chief visits Bangladesh camps

Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh on Tuesday implored the United Nations rights chief for protection after recent murders that have again left members of the stateless minority fearful for their safety.

Kenyan women make history with record election wins

Kenyans have elected a record number of women to positions of power in this month's polls, with the list including seven governors, three senators and 26 MPs, in a step towards gender equality.

Jittery Kenya waits to hear from presidential loser after disputed vote

Jittery Kenyans were waiting Tuesday to hear from president-elect William Ruto's defeated rival Raila Odinga, with many speculating he will mount a legal challenge to the outcome of the country's close election race.

Spain firefighters battle to control huge Valencia wildfire

Some 300 firefighters spent a difficult night battling a huge wildfire in southeastern Spain that has burnt through nearly 10,000 hectares in an area notoriously difficult to access, officials said Tuesday.

Man City complete signing of Spanish defender Gomez

Manchester City on Tuesday confirmed the signing of Spanish left-back Sergio Gomez from Anderlecht on a four-year deal for a reported fee of £11 million ($13 million).

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