Springboks wary of Scottish 'magician' Russell: Vermeulen
South Africa have to do their homework on Scotland's "kingpin" Finn Russell if the defending champions are not to have a nasty shock in their World Cup opener, the experienced Duane Vermeulen said on Tuesday.
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Stocks drift higher while oil prices jump
European stocks drifted slightly higher but dipped slightly in the US Tuesday after investors set aside data showing growth faltering in China, but oil prices jumped as Russia and Saudi Arabia extended export cuts.
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Man Utd under pressure to act over Antony assault claims
Manchester United face another personnel headache following allegations of assault made against winger Antony just two weeks after the club decided to part ways with Mason Greenwood.
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Calls for reform of global finance system dominate Africa climate talks
UN chief Antonio Guterres joined African leaders on Tuesday in demanding urgent reforms to the "outdated and unfair" global financial system, speaking at a landmark climate summit in Kenya aimed at showcasing the continent's green potential.
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Saudi and Russia extend oil cuts through December
Saudi Arabia and Russia said on Tuesday they would extend voluntary oil cuts until the end of the year, continuing their campaign to bolster prices.
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French actor Emmanuelle Beart says was incest victim as a child
French actor Emmanuelle Beart was a victim of incest as a child, she said in a documentary presented on Tuesday, without identifying her abuser.
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Japan will not take 'gritty' Chile for granted - Mitchell
Japan will not be taking their World Cup Pool D opener against Chile for granted, defence coach John Mitchell warned Tuesday, saying the South Americans were a well-coached, cohesive unit.
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Mendis misses hundred as Sri Lanka score 291-8 in Asia Cup
Stylish batter Kusal Mendis missed a century by just eight runs but still guided Sri Lanka to 291-8 in their crucial Asia Cup match against Afghanistan in Lahore on Tuesday.
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Austrian 'Corsage' star gets suspended jail term for child porn
A Vienna court sentenced the star of the award-winning film "Corsage" -- about the free-spirited Austrian empress Sisi -- to a two-year suspended prison term Tuesday for possessing and producing a huge stash of child pornography.
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Serbia laud stricken team-mate after reaching Basketball World Cup semis
Serbia's Bogdan Bogdanovic paid tribute to team-mate Borisa Simanic, who underwent surgery to remove a kidney at the Basketball World Cup, after beating Lithuania to reach the semi-finals on Tuesday.
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