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FIFA back Infantino, apologise for World Cup privatisation plan

Seeds Rybakina, Pegula and Gauff advance at WTA Toronto event

Auger-Aliassime out of Montreal ATP event with injury

Zverev, Auger-Aliassime exit star-short Montreal Masters

Colombian baby hippo of Escobar stock dies after rescue

Embattled FIFA chief Infantino in emergency talks in Morocco

Preakness shifts 2027 dates to entice more Derby horses

Castaway SpaceX rocket stage crashed into Moon, scientists say

Guatemalan volcano eruption ends, locals return home

Dow edges to record as markets parse prospects for Hormuz deal

WHO chief urges stronger Ebola response in DR Congo visit

Salah arrives in Turkey to complete Trabzonspor move

Newcastle appoint Jaissle as new head coach after Howe exit

AFP journalist to be honored at International Press Freedom Awards

What election? World role delays Macron's bid for second term

In normal times, Emmanuel Macron would have hit the campaign trail by now to try for a second term in a presidential election only seven weeks away, plotting strategy, appearing in TV debates and firing up supporters at rallies.

Scholz says Germany halting Nord Stream 2 project

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Tuesday that he was suspending the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project with Russia in response to Moscow's recognition of two breakaway regions in Ukraine.

Zverev wins in latest-ever finish to professional tennis match

Alexander Zverev edged to victory over Jenson Brooksby in Acapulco early Tuesday morning in the latest-ever finish to a professional tennis match.

Fury says Whyte has signed up for world title clash

Reigning champion Tyson Fury said Tuesday that Dillian Whyte had signed a contract that sets up a world heavyweight title fight between the two British boxers.

Queen Elizabeth II cancels engagements over Covid symptoms

Queen Elizabeth II has cancelled her planned virtual engagements for Tuesday due to "mild" coronavirus symptoms, Buckingham Palace said.

Only nine percent of plastic recycled worldwide: OECD

Less than 10 percent of the plastic used across the world is recycled, the OECD said Tuesday, calling for "coordinated and global solutions" ahead of expected talks on an international treaty on the issue.

Hong Kong to see three rounds of compulsory virus tests

Hong Kong's population must undergo three rounds of compulsory coronavirus testing, the city's leader said Tuesday, as she confirmed that mainland Chinese officials were now coordinating the response to the financial hub's worst outbreak.

Napoli fretting on injuries ahead of Barca showdown

Luciano Spalletti is hoping to have a fit first-choice team ready to face Barcelona as Napoli turn their attentions to their decisive Europa League clash in Naples after escaping Cagliari with an undeserved 1-1 draw on Monday.

Gas exporters working for 'reliable' supplies as Ukraine crisis worsens

Qatar's emir said major gas exporting nations were working to ensure "credible and reliable" supplies as he hosted a forum overshadowed by the worsening crisis in Ukraine on Tuesday.

Women workers must cover up 'even with a blanket', say Afghan Taliban

Women working in Afghan government departments must cover up -- even with a blanket if necessary -- or they may lose their jobs, the Taliban's religious police said Tuesday.

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