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Chile's first lady elect to give role feminist makeover

Chile's first lady elect to give role feminist makeover

Irina Karamanos, the partner of Chile's president elect Gabriel Boric, announced on Tuesday she would take on the official role of first lady but vowed to make it more feminist.

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York Racecourse to rename event to distance itself from Prince Andrew

York Racecourse to rename event to distance itself from Prince Andrew

Britain's York Racecourse is to rename the Duke of York Stakes in an effort to distance itself from Queen Elizabeth II's second son Prince Andrew, who is facing a US civil case for sexual assault.

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Senegal held, Guinea lose but both reach Cup of Nations last 16

Senegal held, Guinea lose but both reach Cup of Nations last 16

Senegal were held 0-0 by minnows Malawi in Bafoussam on Tuesday despite the return of stars Edouard Mendy, Kalidou Koulibaly and Idrissa Gueye, but still won Group B at the Africa Cup of Nations.

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New IOC transgender rules criticised by group of medical experts

New IOC transgender rules criticised by group of medical experts

International Olympic Committee (IOC) guidance on transgender inclusion poses a risk to the integrity of female competition, according to a study produced by 38 medical experts.

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Images reveal devastation in tsunami-hit Tonga

Images reveal devastation in tsunami-hit Tonga

A volcano that exploded in the Pacific island nation of Tonga has almost disappeared from view, new images revealed Tuesday, with swathes of the country smothered in grey dust or damaged by a tsunami.

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AT&T agrees to delay 5G implementation at some airports

AT&T agrees to delay 5G implementation at some airports

AT&T will delay activating its 5G network on a "limited number of towers" near some airport runways following warnings from US airlines, a spokesperson for the telecommunications company said Tuesday.

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Activision Blizzard: Troubled powerhouse in gaming world

Activision Blizzard: Troubled powerhouse in gaming world

Activision Blizzard is a star developer of gaming hits like "Call of Duty", but the firm has been roiled by serious sex discrimination allegations that have led to lawsuits, firings and official scrutiny.

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US artist and London gallery launch first exhibition on Fortnite

US artist and London gallery launch first exhibition on Fortnite

On a frosty morning in London's Hyde Park, onlookers aim their mobile phones at the top of the Serpentine Gallery.

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Hong Kong to cull hamsters after Covid found in pets

Hong Kong to cull hamsters after Covid found in pets

Hong Kong will cull hundreds of hamsters after some tested positive for coronavirus, officials said Tuesday, as the city pushes to maintain its strict "zero-Covid" strategy.

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Ferguson takes caretaker charge at Everton

Ferguson takes caretaker charge at Everton

Everton announced on Tuesday they had appointed Duncan Ferguson as caretaker manager for the second time following the sacking of Rafael Benitez.

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