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I.Coast refuge offers lifelong care for youngsters scorned as 'sorcerers'

Dodgers beat Braves and Padres avoid sweep in MLB playoffs

Indian central bank hikes rates for first time in more than 3 years

Mourning, war and elections as Israel marks October 7

Saudi coalition says shot down Houthi missile

Hotel Blacklist Launches New Accommodation Industry Risk Assessment Tool

Messi says Argentina retirement is 'saddest day of my career'

Bangladesh nuclear plant draws hope -- and worry

Oil rises and stocks fall as Hormuz worries flare

US beat Canada 1-0 to wrap up four-win international break

Pacific presses world for help 'surviving' climate change at pre-COP summit

Turkey, Australia's joint COP31 leadership raises doubts

Verstappen revival to be put to the test in steamy Singapore

For Turkish NGOs, COP31 offers rare space for action

Itoje replaces George as England captain for Six Nations

Maro Itoje has replaced Jamie George as England captain for the upcoming Six Nations, head coach Steve Borthwick said Tuesday as he named a 36-man squad for the tournament.

NATO launches Baltic Sea patrols after suspected cable sabotage

The NATO military alliance said Tuesday it was launching a Baltic Sea monitoring mission following the suspected sabotage of undersea cables in recent months.

Qatar says Gaza truce talks in 'final stages'

Key mediator Qatar said negotiations for a Gaza truce and hostage release deal were in their "final stages" on Tuesday, adding that it was hopeful an agreement could be reached "very soon".

Barca chief Laporta says he is blameless over Olmo registration issue

Barcelona president Joan Laporta defended his handling of the Dani Olmo registration issue and lashed out at enemies attacking the club in a fiery speech on Tuesday.

Arteta highlights 'terrible consequences' of online abuse after Havertz targeted

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has flagged the "terrible consequences" of online abuse after Kai Havertz and his wife were targeted on social media following Sunday's FA Cup loss to Manchester United.

'Persepolis' author refuses French award over Iran 'hypocrisy'

French-Iranian author and illustrator Marjane Satrapi, best known for the book and film "Persopolis", has refused the French legion d'honneur over the country's "hypocrisy" in its dealings with Iran.

De Minaur makes fast start in bid to deliver home Australian Open champion

Local hope Alex de Minaur said he has never felt better after getting his Australian Open off to a flying start Tuesday in the pursuit of a near-five-decade first.

Vingegaard targeting Tour de France and Vuelta in 2025

Jonas Vingegaard will eye a third Tour de France title and also race the Vuelta a Espana this year, he announced Tuesday as his Visma team prepare for the new season.

UK finance minister under pressure to restore market confidence

Britain's finance minister Rachel Reeves is expected to address parliament Tuesday to try and regain the confidence of markets in the face of rising pressure over the country's struggling economy.

Arsenal 'actively looking' at January transfers after Jesus injury

Mikel Arteta said Tuesday that Arsenal are "actively looking" to improve their squad, revealing the club are "very worried" about an injury to Gabriel Jesus, who has reportedly ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament.

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Gaza truce talks enter 'final round': source briefed on negotiations