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Late drama sees Netherlands and Germany into Women's Nations League finals

Late drama sees Netherlands and Germany into Women's Nations League finals

Germany and the Netherlands booked their places at the Women's Nations League finals, where they will also fight for spots at the 2024 Olympic Games, but there was heartbreak for England who miss out despite beating Scotland 6-0 on Tuesday.

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US senators square off at Ukraine briefing after Zelensky pulls out

US senators square off at Ukraine briefing after Zelensky pulls out

Several Republican senators walked out of a classified briefing on Ukraine Tuesday as it descended into a row over the border crisis, after President Volodymyr Zelensky unexpectedly canceled a videolink appearance to appeal for continued US funding.

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Rice caps Arsenal fightback in seven-goal thriller at Luton

Rice caps Arsenal fightback in seven-goal thriller at Luton

Arsenal moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League after Declan Rice's last-gasp goal capped the leaders' thrilling fightback in their 4-3 win against Luton on Tuesday.

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'May December', 'American Fiction', 'Past Lives' top Spirit Award nominations

'May December', 'American Fiction', 'Past Lives' top Spirit Award nominations

"May December," "American Fiction" and "Past Lives" on Tuesday topped the nominations for the Spirit Awards, which honor lower budget films and are among the first significant pre-Oscars galas to unveil their shortlists.

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Global stocks mixed as US crude prices slips to five-month low

Global stocks mixed as US crude prices slips to five-month low

Global stocks were mixed Tuesday as investors digested data suggesting a slowing US labor market, while US crude prices sank to a five-month low amid lingering concerns about demand.

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Jamie Foxx makes first public outing since medical scare

Jamie Foxx makes first public outing since medical scare

US actor Jamie Foxx made his first public appearance in Hollywood since suffering a mysterious medical emergency, telling an award show that he had not been able to even walk six months ago.

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Messi named Time's 'Athlete of the Year'

Messi named Time's 'Athlete of the Year'

Lionel Messi has been named Time magazine's "Athlete of the Year" for 2023 after a trailblazing season marked by an eighth Ballon d'Or award and his ground-breaking move to Major League Soccer's Inter Miami.

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Germany draw to book place in Women's Nations League finals

Germany draw to book place in Women's Nations League finals

Germany booked their place at the Women's Nations League finals, where they will also fight for their spot at the 2024 Olympic Games, after grinding out a 0-0 draw in Wales on Tuesday.

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In rare Israel rebuke, US restricts visas on extremist settlers

In rare Israel rebuke, US restricts visas on extremist settlers

The United States said Tuesday it would refuse visas for extremist Israeli settlers behind a wave of violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, as it also asked Israel to do more to spare civilians in Gaza.

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'Obey and shut up' to survive in Colombia region controlled by armed groups

'Obey and shut up' to survive in Colombia region controlled by armed groups

"Here you obey and shut up," says Jose, a resident of Colombia's northern Bolivar department where forgotten communities eke out a terrified existence under the yoke of armed groups fighting over access to rich gold deposits.

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