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Alonso makes winning start with Chelsea as Rogers scores on debut
Xabi Alonso won his first game as Chelsea boss thanks to Morgan Rogers's debut goal and Joao Pedro's strike after just 31 seconds of a pulsating 3-2 victory against Fulham on Monday.
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US removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list
The United States on Monday removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, rescinding a decades-old designation that came with severe economic restrictions and marking another step in warming ties between the countries.
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Real Madrid beat Chelsea in extra time to reach semi-finals
Luka Modric turned the tie and Karim Benzema settled it as Real Madrid held off a sensational fightback from Chelsea on Tuesday to win an enthralling Champions League quarter-final 5-4 on aggregate.
Johnny Depp became 'monster' on drugs and alcohol, court hears
"Pirates of the Caribbean" star Johnny Depp physically and sexually abused his then-wife Amber Heard during drug- and alcohol-fueled benders during which he became a "monster," her lawyers told a court Tuesday.
Manhunt after 10 shot in Brooklyn subway attack
A massive manhunt was underway Tuesday in New York for a man who shot 10 people on a packed subway train, donning a gas mask before setting off a smoke bomb and opening fire on terrified commuters.
Villarreal stun Bayern to reach Champions League semi-finals
Villarreal dumped Bayern Munich out of the Champions League on Tuesday, Samuel Chukwueze's 88th-minute strike at the Allianz Arena giving the Spaniards a 1-1 draw in the second leg of their quarter-final tie that took them through 2-1 on aggregate.
Nearly 60 dead in S.Africa floods, more rains coming
The death toll from floods and mudslides after rainstorms struck the South African port city of Durban and surrounding areas in KwaZulu-Natal province has climbed to 59, authorities said on Tuesday.
Djokovic 'runs out of gas' in Monte Carlo defeat
Novak Djokovic said he "ran out of gas" as he lost his opening match at the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday in just his second tournament of the year following his refusal to get vaccinated against Covid-19.
Covid pandemic exacerbated rise in STDs in United States: study
Reported cases of many types of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) went up in the United States during the Covid-19 pandemic, as the frequency of screenings decreased, an official report said Tuesday.
Sale chief sees 'long-term benefits' in losing Springbok duo
Sale may be losing two South Africa World Cup-winners in Faf de Klerk and Lood de Jager at the end of the season but director of rugby Alex Sanderson believes the departure of the Springbok stars could benefit English rugby union in the long run.
Man in gas mask shoots 10 people on Brooklyn subway
A man in a gas mask shot 10 people on a packed New York subway train during the morning rush-hour on Tuesday, setting off a smoke bomb before opening fire on terrified passengers.
UN urges Mexico to tackle 'alarming' rise in disappearances
Mexico must act immediately to tackle an alarming trend of rising enforced disappearances, facilitated by "almost absolute impunity" and in some cases involving public officials, a United Nations committee said Tuesday.
Djokovic loses Monte Carlo opener
Novak Djokovic crashed out in his opening match at the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday as the world number one played in just his second tournament of the year following his refusal to get vaccinated against Covid-19.
At least 45 dead in South Africa floods, more rains on the way
At least 45 people have died in floods and mudslides after rainstorms struck the South African port city of Durban and surrounding KwaZulu-Natal province, the authorities said on Tuesday.
Clijsters retires from tennis for third time
Former women's world number one Kim Clijsters has retired from competitive tennis for the third time in her career, she announced on Tuesday.
Suspect at large as Brooklyn subway shooting injures 16
A rush-hour shooting in the Brooklyn subway in New York injured at least 16 people and triggered scenes of chaos Tuesday, as wounded and panicked passengers fled a smoke-filled train onto the platform.
Manchester City captain Fernandinho surprises Guardiola by announcing exit
Manchester City captain Fernandinho shocked manager Pep Guardiola by saying Tuesday he planned to leave the English champions at the end of the season.
Platini and Blatter fraud trial set for June
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and former UEFA chief Michel Platini will appear before Swiss prosecutors on charges of fraud between 8-22 June, the criminal court concerned said Tuesday.
At least 13 injured in Brooklyn subway shooting
At least 13 people were injured during a rush-hour shooting at a subway station in the New York borough of Brooklyn Tuesday, where authorities said "several undetonated devices" were recovered amid chaotic scenes.
At least 45 dead in South Africa floods : authorities
At least 45 people have died in floods and mudslides after rainstorms struck the South African port city of Durban and surrounding KwaZulu-Natal province, the authorities said on Tuesday.
Manchester City captain Fernandinho suprises Guardiola by announcing exit
Manchester City captain Fernandinho shocked manager Pep Guardiola by saying Tuesday he planned to leave the English champions at the end of the season.
UK's Johnson, Sunak fined over 'Partygate'
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and finance minister Rishi Sunak are to be fined for breaching Covid-19 lockdown laws in what has become known as the "Partygate" scandal, prompting calls on Tuesday for their resignation.
Manchester City captain Fernandinho stuns Guardiola by announcing exit
Manchester City captain Fernandinho shocked manager Pep Guardiola by saying Tuesday he planned to leave the English champions at the end of the season.
Klopp says Liverpool's FA Cup semi-final has no bearing on Benfica line-up
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has insisted a looming FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City will have no impact on his team selection for Wednesday's Champions League tie at home to Benfica.
Cyprus Orthodox Church head says 'no excuse' for Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin is waging an unchristian and nonsensical war against the people of Ukraine, the influential Orthodox Church leader of Cyprus said on Tuesday.
Simeone calls for more respect amid criticism of Atletico style against City
Diego Simeone has called for critics of Atletico Madrid's style of play to show more respect ahead of the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Manchester City on Wednesday.
Injured Nadal still unable to train with a racket, will miss Barcelona
Rafael Nadal has not yet been able to resume training with a racket, said one of his team said on Tuesday, adding that the world No. 4 will "logically" miss the Barcelona tournament next week.
England's Rowntree to succeed Van Graan as Munster head coach
Former England prop Graham Rowntree will succeed Johann van Graan as head coach of Munster, it was announced Tuesday.
Russia closes in on Mariupol as part of eastern Ukraine offensive
Russian troops aimed to take control of the city of Mariupol on Tuesday, part of an anticipated massive onslaught across eastern Ukraine, as defending forces tried desperately to hold them back.
Man Utd fans planning 'constant' protest against Glazers
Manchester United fans are planning a protest against the Glazer family, the owners of the English football giants, on Saturday.
Shanghai locals sleep at work and ration food as lockdown bites
By day it's Romeo's workplace, by night it's his home. Like many other finance sector workers in Shanghai, he has moved into the office to keep the wheels of commerce turning during a harsh Covid lockdown of the megacity.
Women bear weight of Easter rite in changing Spain
The team of women rocked rhythmically from foot to foot carrying a 1.5-tonne float topped with a statue of Jesus and Mary on the streets of Granada in southern Spain.
Rugby chiefs considering 20-minute red card global trial
World Rugby are to examine the possibility of introducing the 20-minute red card as a global law trial.
On the trail of the dead in a Ukrainian village
There is a rhythm to the way the bodies are collected in the Ukrainian village of Andriivka.