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UN Security Council discusses Russia 'dirty bomb' claim

UN Security Council discusses Russia 'dirty bomb' claim

Russia insisted before the UN Security Council Tuesday that Ukraine planned to detonate a "dirty bomb" in the war zone, but Western diplomats said Moscow provided no evidence to support the claim.

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Chelsea beat Salzburg to qualify for Champions League last 16

Chelsea beat Salzburg to qualify for Champions League last 16

Chelsea qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League as Kai Havertz's sumptuous strike earned a 2-1 win away to Salzburg.

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Sevilla beat Copenhagen to keep unlikely Champions League dream alive

Sevilla beat Copenhagen to keep unlikely Champions League dream alive

Sevilla kept their slim chances of qualification for the Champions League last 16 alive with a 3-0 win over Copenhagen on Tuesday.

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Villarreal appoint Setien after Emery's surprise departure

Villarreal appoint Setien after Emery's surprise departure

Villarreal appointed Quique Setien as coach on Tuesday, a day after Unai Emery decided to leave the Spanish side to take over at Aston Villa.

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New Boro boss Carrick glad to consult 'angry' Ferguson

New Boro boss Carrick glad to consult 'angry' Ferguson

Michael Carrick said he had no qualms about seeking the advice of "angry Scotsman" Alex Ferguson, his former boss at Manchester United, before becoming the new head coach of English second-tier strugglers Middlesbrough.

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Strong 6.4-magnitude quake rocks northern Philippines

Strong 6.4-magnitude quake rocks northern Philippines

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked the northern Philippines late Tuesday, the US Geological Service said, sending panicked residents out into the streets with local officials warning about the potential for damage.

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Sunak's cabinet: the ministers still serving in UK govt

Sunak's cabinet: the ministers still serving in UK govt

Rishi Sunak unveiled his top team of ministers on Wednesday, hours after taking office as Britain's first prime minister of colour vowing stability.

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South Sudan VP rejects ouster from ruling party

South Sudan VP rejects ouster from ruling party

South Sudan's vice president, Riek Machar, has rejected a move to kick him out of the ruling party, a sign of renewed political tensions that could put pressure on the country's rocky peace process.

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Climate summit host Egypt renews invite to King Charles

Climate summit host Egypt renews invite to King Charles

Egypt on Tuesday renewed its invitation to King Charles III for next month's COP27 climate summit after the British monarch's plans to attend were reportedly quashed by ex-Prime Minister Liz Truss.

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Italy commissioner approves contested gas terminal

Italy commissioner approves contested gas terminal

A state-appointed commissioner gave the green light Tuesday to a contested new liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal considered crucial to Italy's plan to wean itself off Russian gas.

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