India's island choke point
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Australia limits migration
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US country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80
Dolly Parton, the American country music singer who rose from poverty in Tennessee to become a US cultural giant with hits like "Jolene" and "Coat of Many Colors," has died at 80, her family said Tuesday.
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Kolisi fit to captain South Africa against New Zealand
Siya Kolisi has recovered from a hamstring injury and will captain South Africa against New Zealand on Saturday in the second Test in Cape Town, head coach Rassie Erasmus said.
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Four killed by female suicide bomber near China institute in Pakistan
A woman suicide bomber from a Pakistan separatist group killed four people, including three Chinese nationals, in an attack on a minibus carrying staff from the Confucius Institute at Karachi University on Tuesday.
Pope cancels events again due to knee pain
Pope Francis was forced to clear his diary for the second time in less than a week on Tuesday due to recurring knee pain, the Vatican said.
Biden doubles availability of Covid therapeutic pills
President Joe Biden's administration said Tuesday it is doubling the number of outlets where at-risk Americans can obtain free Covid-19 therapeutic pills.
Human Rights Watch chief to step down after three decades
The executive director of Human Rights Watch, Kenneth Roth, said Tuesday he will step down after three decades which have seen the New York-based NGO become a thorn in the side of authoritarian regimes and rights abusers across the world.
Mentally disabled man set for Singapore execution as appeal fails
Relatives of a mentally disabled Malaysian man set to be hanged in Singapore sobbed in court Tuesday and held his hand, as a desperate final bid to halt his execution failed.
Raducanu set for fourth coach in a year after cutting Beltz loose
US Open champion Emma Raducanu is set to appoint her fourth coach in a year after ending her association with Torben Beltz after just five months, she said on Tuesday.
Harayda navigates from Olympic setback to sailing's toughest race
James Harayda, displaying the natural steeliness of a sailor, picked himself up from the disappointment of his Olympic dream being dashed and is bidding to become the youngest competitor in the 2024 Vendee Globe.
Buttler tons to Kohli ducks: hits and misses of the IPL so far
The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League has passed the half-way mark after a month of high-octane action in the world's richest Twenty20 cricket tournament.
Tatum shines as Celtics sweep Nets; Raptors, Mavs romp
Jayson Tatum scored 29 points as the Boston Celtics completed a 4-0 series sweep to eliminate the Brooklyn Nets from the NBA playoffs on Monday.
Top radio chief sees Russia 'thrown back 40 years'
It survived for decades as one of Russia's leading independent voices, but when radio station Echo of Moscow shut down last month, long-time editor Alexei Venediktov knew it was the end of an era.
Ireland-All Blacks series to kick off in Auckland on July 2
Ireland's first Test in New Zealand for a decade will take place in Auckland on July 2, the opening match of three highly-anticipated clashes against the All Blacks announced on Tuesday.
Tatum shines as Celtics sweep Nets, Raptors rout Sixers
Jayson Tatum scored 29 points as the Boston Celtics completed a 4-0 series sweep to eliminate the Brooklyn Nets from the NBA playoffs on Monday.
China's low Covid death toll prompts questions
Two years into the pandemic, China's resurgent Covid-19 outbreak has revived questions about how the country counts deaths from the virus, with persistently low fatalities despite rising cases.
Branson urges Singapore not to execute disabled man
British tycoon Richard Branson on Tuesday urged Singapore to spare the life of a mentally disabled Malaysian facing execution, telling AFP the death penalty was a "horrible blotch" on the city-state's reputation.
'Anfield is hell' says Villarreal's Capoue
“I said ‘Where is Villarreal?’” explains Etienne Capoue, who describes it like he was scanning a map of the world and pointing his finger down.
Tatum shines as Celtics complete Nets sweep
Jayson Tatum scored 29 points as the Boston Celtics completed a 4-0 series sweep to eliminate the Brooklyn Nets from the NBA playoffs on Monday.
Beijing expands mass testing as lockdown fears grow
Beijing on Tuesday launched mass coronavirus testing for nearly all its 21 million residents, as fears grew that the Chinese capital may be placed under a strict lockdown like Shanghai.
Mickelson seeks PGA release for Saudi-backed series opener
Phil Mickelson sparked intrigue about his possible return to golf on Monday after applying for a release to play in the first event of a lucrative Saudi Arabia-backed golf tour in June.
Australia's Robertson makes 147 break in World Championship defeat
Australia's Neil Robertson made a rare World Championship 147 maximum break, but still crashed to a 13-12 defeat against Jack Lisowski on Monday.
Late Kean strike gives Juventus important win in Serie A
Moise Kean's late goal gave Juventus a hard-fought 2-1 win at Sassuolo in Serie A on Monday, allowing them to close the gap on third-placed Napoli to one point.
Palace stalemate keeps Leeds in relegation danger
Leeds held on for a 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace that did little to ease their fears of being dragged deeper into the Premier League relegation battle on Monday.
Trump rules out Twitter return as Musk announces $44 bn purchase
Former US president Donald Trump vowed he would not be returning to Twitter if his account was reinstated following the purchase of the platform by tech billionaire Elon Musk, announced on Monday.
Grizzlies coach Jenkins, Sixers' Embiid fined over ref abuse
Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins was slapped with a $15,000 fine on Monday after slamming officials following his team's playoff defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
US charges Briton, Spaniard with helping N.Korea
The United States on Monday charged two Europeans with conspiring with an American cryptocurrency expert who is in prison for helping North Korea circumvent US sanctions over its nuclear program.
Australia's Robertson makes 147 break at World Championship
Australia's Neil Robertson made a 147 maximum break during his World Snooker Championship match against Jack Lisowski on Monday.
Elon Musk reaches deal to buy Twitter for $44 bn
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, struck a deal Monday to buy Twitter for $44 billion, capping a saga complete with hostile takeover threats before delivering him personal control of one of the most influential social media platforms on the planet.
Turkish court jails Erdogan critic Kavala for life
A Turkish court on Monday sentenced leading intellectual and rights campaigner Osman Kavala to life in prison on hugely controversial coup plot charges that had already seen him locked up without a conviction for more than four years.
Amber Heard lawyers wrap up cross-examination of Johnny Depp
Lawyers for Amber Heard ended their cross-examination on Monday of Johnny Depp at his defamation trial against his former wife by playing recordings of heated arguments between the couple.
Ancelotti says Real Madrid history an advantage, Guardiola urges City to write new chapter
Carlo Ancelotti said on Monday that Real Madrid's glittering history in the Champions League gives them an advantage when they face Manchester City in the first leg of the semi-finals on Tuesday.
Whyte slams WBC champ Fury's 'dirty' tactics
Dillian Whyte has accused Tyson Fury of "dirty" tactics during the WBC heavyweight champion's victory at Wembley on Saturday.
Saint-Etienne ordered to play final home game without fans
Saint-Etienne must play their last home game of the Ligue 1 season behind closed doors after crowd trouble marred Saturday's loss to Monaco that kept them in the relegation play-off place.
Turkey sentences Erdogan critic Kavala to life in jail
A Turkish court Monday sentenced leading intellectual and rights campaigner Osman Kavala to life in jail on highly controversial coup plot charges that had already seen him locked up without a conviction for more than four years.