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Rift deepens as Asia football chief hits back at Qatar in Infantino saga

Rift deepens as Asia football chief hits back at Qatar in Infantino saga

A damaging split within Asian football deepened Tuesday as the region's top official hit back at a Qatari challenge over the confederation's move to join UEFA and CONCACAF in targeting FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

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Philippine student killed in livestreamed school shooting

Philippine student killed in livestreamed school shooting

A student livestreamed himself shooting another schoolmate dead before taking his own life at a high school in the Philippines on Tuesday, authorities said.

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India extend lead to 294 in first Sri Lanka Test

India extend lead to 294 in first Sri Lanka Test

India tightened their grip on the first Test against Sri Lanka, reaching 116-4 at lunch to extend their lead to 294 runs on day four in Galle on Tuesday.

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More Trump-Kim 'love'? What we know about North Korea

More Trump-Kim 'love'? What we know about North Korea

US President Donald Trump says Kim Jong Un had responded to his recent overtures and praised his relationship with the North Korean leader a day after scaling back military drills with South Korea.

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Asian allies stress 'critical cooperation' as Trump slashes Korea drills

Asian allies stress 'critical cooperation' as Trump slashes Korea drills

Japan underlined on Tuesday that security cooperation with the United States and South Korea was "critical" for the region's stability, after President Donald Trump alarmed allies by scaling back military drills with Seoul while hailing his ties with Pyongyang.

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Major Meta trial begins as lawyers spar over witnesses, damages

Major Meta trial begins as lawyers spar over witnesses, damages

Facebook-parent Meta will defend itself in a landmark social media trial that begins Tuesday in California, where attorneys have sparred over witnesses and financial penalties.

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Williams sisters fall at Cincinnati while Zverev advances

Williams sisters fall at Cincinnati while Zverev advances

Serena and Venus Williams lost in their first doubles match together since 2022 while men's top seed Alexander Zverev battled into the fourth round on Monday at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters.

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Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it gets in way of Iran deal

Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it gets in way of Iran deal

President Donald Trump threatened Monday to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way" of a US deal with Iran on the Strait of Hormuz and called for Tehran to surrender in a war that has become a growing political burden.

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Transylvania's fortified churches face fragile future

Transylvania's fortified churches face fragile future

Built in the Middle Ages to provide shelter from attacks, Transylvania's fortified churches risk crumbling despite efforts to preserve and breathe new life into them.

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Australian cricketer Warner ordered to use breathalyser vehicle lock

Australian cricketer Warner ordered to use breathalyser vehicle lock

Australian cricket great David Warner was fined and ordered to use a vehicle breathalyser lock Tuesday after admitting to drink driving.

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