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Transgender women banned from playing international women's cricket

Transgender women banned from playing international women's cricket

Transgender women who have been through male puberty have been barred from international women's cricket under new regulations announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday.

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The Rolling Stones back on tour in their 80s

The Rolling Stones back on tour in their 80s

The Rolling Stones are still refusing to gather any moss, announcing Tuesday that they are heading back on tour across North America even as the legendary rockers hit their 80s.

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Czech crowdfunder sends arms to Ukraine despite fatigue

Czech crowdfunder sends arms to Ukraine despite fatigue

A Czech crowdfunding project called "Gift for Putin" has been sending Ukraine a steady supply of weapons despite growing aid fatigue and flagging Western support.

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Son scores twice as South Korea outclass China in World Cup qualifier

Son scores twice as South Korea outclass China in World Cup qualifier

Skipper Son Heung-min scored a brace and set up the other as South Korea made it two victories from two in 2026 World Cup qualifying with a 3-0 win in China on Tuesday.

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Germany pledges $1.4 bn for Ukraine's army on Maidan anniversary

Germany pledges $1.4 bn for Ukraine's army on Maidan anniversary

Germany on Tuesday unveiled another large military aid package for Ukraine during an unannounced visit to Kyiv by the defence minister that coincided with the 10th anniversary of the historic Maidan protests.

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South Africa accuses Israel of war crimes and 'genocide'

South Africa accuses Israel of war crimes and 'genocide'

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa accused Israel of war crimes and "genocide" in Gaza, as he chaired an extraordinary summit of the BRICS group of nations on Tuesday.

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Hopes for hostages as Israel, Hamas, Qatar say progress in talks

Hopes for hostages as Israel, Hamas, Qatar say progress in talks

Hopes mounted Tuesday that Hamas could release dozens of hostages from war-torn Gaza after the militant group's leader and key mediator Qatar said a truce deal was in sight and the Israeli premier pointed to "progress".

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Son scores twice as S. Korea outclass China in World Cup qualifier

Son scores twice as S. Korea outclass China in World Cup qualifier

Skipper Son Heung-min scored a brace as South Korea made it two wins from two games in 2026 World Cup qualifying with a 3-0 victory away in China on Tuesday.

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UK car show Top Gear paused for 'foreseeable future': BBC

UK car show Top Gear paused for 'foreseeable future': BBC

Motoring show Top Gear, one of the BBC's most successful global exports, will be shelved for the "foreseeable future" following last year's crash that seriously injured host Andrew Flintoff, the broadcaster said Tuesday.

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Azerbaijan accuses France of stoking 'new wars' in Caucasus

Azerbaijan accuses France of stoking 'new wars' in Caucasus

President Ilham Aliyev on Tuesday accused France of inciting conflicts in the Caucasus by arming Azerbaijan's longtime rival Armenia, with which it has fought two wars.

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