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Eto'o urges support for embattled FIFA president Infantino
Former Cameroon star Samuel Eto'o has thrown his support behind beleaguered FIFA president Gianni Infantino, saying he "hasn't done anything wrong" despite facing mounting pressure to step down over a controversial World Cup sell-off plan.
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India in driver's seat in second Sri Lanka Test
India took control on the second day of the second Test against Sri Lanka on Monday, posting 503-9 declared before claiming two quick wickets to leave the hosts reeling at 8–2.
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Newcastle in race against time to have Isak available for Liverpool
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is "desperately hoping" club record signing Alexander Isak is available for Wednesday's Premier League match away to Liverpool.
South Africa make eight changes for second Wallabies Test
South Africa rang the changes on Tuesday in their search for a desperately needed win against Australia, with eight new players named in the starting team, partly due to injuries.
Fossil fuels causing cost-of-living crisis: climate expert
The cost-of-living crisis pushing millions of people towards poverty in Europe is driven by fossil fuels, according to a leading Earth systems scientist, who has warned that global heating risks causing runaway climate change.
Israel sentences World Vision ex-Gaza chief to 12 years for aiding Hamas
An Israeli court on Tuesday sentenced the former Gaza head of a major US-based aid agency to 12 years in prison for funnelling millions of dollars to Islamist group Hamas.
Bournemouth sack Parker days after 9-0 Liverpool humiliation
English Premier League strugglers Bournemouth on Tuesday sacked head coach Scott Parker, days after they were thrashed 9-0 at Liverpool.
Pakistan floods fuel 'back-breaking' food inflation
Catastrophic monsoon floods in Pakistan have sent food prices skyrocketing, putting many staples out of the reach of the poor as the cash-strapped nation battles shortages.
All Blacks star Barrett ready to put neck on line to tame Pumas
All Blacks playmaker Beauden Barrett said on Tuesday that he is fit again after a neck injury and ready to help tame Argentina in Saturday's second Test.
China imposes Covid-19 lockdowns for millions around Beijing
Millions of people in areas surrounding China's capital were ordered into lockdown Tuesday, with authorities doubling down on efforts to contain Covid-19 ahead of a key ruling Communist Party meeting this year.
'Third' of Pakistan under water as flood aid efforts gather pace
Aid efforts ramped up across flooded Pakistan on Tuesday to help tens of millions of people affected by relentless monsoon rains that have submerged a third of the country and claimed more than 1,100 lives.
Hong Kong court orders search of media tycoon Jimmy Lai's phones
Two phones owned by jailed pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai can be searched on national security grounds and are not protected by journalistic privilege, a senior judge ruled Tuesday in Hong Kong.
US Open: Who said what on day 1
Who said what at the US Open on Monday, the first day of the 2022 championships at Flushing Meadows:
Ecuador investigates killing of four Galapagos giant tortoises
Prosecutors in Ecuador on Monday announced an investigation into the alleged hunting and killing of four giant tortoises on the Galapagos Islands, a unique and fragile ecosystem considered a world heritage site.
Ecuador investigates killing of four Galapagois giant tortoises
Prosecutors in Ecuador on Monday announced an investigation into the alleged hunting and killing of four giant tortoises on the Galapagos Islands, a unique and fragile ecosystem considered a world heritage site.
Serena Williams battles on as US Open farewell underway
Serena Williams delayed her farewell to tennis on an electrifying opening night at the US Open on Monday as the sporting icon battled to victory in front of a star-studded crowd.
Serena wins US Open first round on emotional night
Serena Williams swept into the US Open second round on Monday on an emotional night in New York in what is expected to be the 23-time Grand Slam title winner's final tournament.
No choice: Colombia's ex-guerrillas revert to coca, crime
When he laid down arms at the end of Colombia's decades-long civil conflict, Eiber Andrade did not expect to ever return to a life of crime.
Love and affection as curtain goes up on Serena's farewell party
Serena Williams walked onto Arthur Ashe Stadium with her diamond-encrusted dress glittering under the New York sky, over 23,000 people screaming their approval.
Wu Yibing becomes first Chinese man to win Slam match since 1959
Wu Yibing on Monday became the first Chinese man in 63 years to win a singles match at a Grand Slam when he knocked 31st seed Nikoloz Basilashvili out of the US Open
Andreescu shrugs off wardrobe malfunction in US Open win
A hasty change of outfit worked wonders for Bianca Andreescu as she powered into the second round of the US Open on Monday.
18 die as Madagascar police shoot at albino kidnap protesters: medic
Eighteen people died Monday after police in Madagascar opened fire on what they called a lynch mob angered at the kidnapping of an albino child, a senior doctor told AFP.
Russia struggles to recruit soldiers for Ukraine: Pentagon
Russia is struggling to find more soldiers to fight in Ukraine, even tapping prisons, and many new recruits are older, in poor shape and lacking training, a senior US defense official said Monday.
US regulators sue firm selling sensitive location data
US regulators on Monday filed a lawsuit to stop data broker Kochava from selling smartphone location information that could help trace visits to "sensitive locations" like reproductive health clinics.
Death toll in Madagascar police shoot over albino kidnap protest rises to 18
Eighteen people died Monday after police in Madagascar opened fire on what they called a lynch mob angered at the kidnapping of an albino child, a senior doctor told AFP.
Rugby World Cup boss suspended by French sports minister
The chief executive of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Claude Atcher, was suspended on Monday by French sports minister Amelie Oudea-Castera as a preliminary investigation into his management style found evidence of a "deep social malaise" within the organisation.
Musk subpoenas Twitter whistleblower in buyout battle
Elon Musk has formally subpoenaed a Twitter whistleblower to share information about spam accounts at the social network, as the billionaire fights in court to back out of a massive buyout deal.
West Ham sign Lyon midfielder Paqueta for 'club record' fee
West Ham have signed Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta from French side Lyon for what the London team said Monday was a "club-record" fee.
Medvedev eases into US Open second round
Daniil Medevedev launched the defence of his US Open crown on Monday with a straight sets victory over lowly ranked American Stefan Kozlov.
A family conflict, extortion claims and a witch doctor -- what is the Paul Pogba affair?
A police investigation has been opened after claims by French football star Paul Pogba that he is the victim of a multi-million euro blackmail plot that includes his brother Mathias.
Murray marks 10th anniversary of US Open breakthrough with victory
Andy Murray marked the 10th anniversary of his maiden Grand Slam triumph with an impressive US Open straight sets win over Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo on Monday.
Yankees' Chapman optimistic he'll be back after 'scary' tattoo infection
New York Yankees pitcher Aroldis Chapman thinks he'll return soon after battling a "scary" infection of a new tattoo on his leg.
Evenepeol 'best rider this year' says Vuelta rival O'Connor
Australian climb specialist Ben O'Connor believes the Vuelta a Espana leader Remco Evenepoel is the strongest rider in the peloton this year including Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard, he told AFP on a rest day ahead of stage 10 on Monday.
Henry begins 'new chapter' as shareholder of ambitious Como
Thierry Henry was revealed on Monday as a new shareholder of ambitious Italian club Como, who are aiming for big things after rising from amateur football to the country's second tier.