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Latin America’s age trap
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Boomers: Selfish or Scapegoats?
Beijing's new Taiwan playbook
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AI and the Future of Wealth
Hundreds return home as deadly Spain wildfire nears control
England, Argentina to renew bitter rivalry in World Cup semi-final
Argentina's Scaloni says England World Cup semi 'just a football game'
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Argentina know how to suffer, says Alvarez after Swiss World Cup test
Julian Alvarez said "you have to know how to suffer" after Argentina came through yet another gruelling World Cup test to beat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in the quarter-finals following extra-time on Saturday.
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McGregor loses in 69 seconds on UFC return from five-year layoff
Former double world champion Conor McGregor lost to Max Holloway after only 69 seconds because of a right knee injury on Saturday, in his return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship after a five-year layoff.
Fentanyl trade unravels
Russia’s dollar pivot
Israel riled by US-Iran pact
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Patagonian blizzard kills 5 foreign tourists in Chile
Five foreign tourists: two Mexicans, two Germans and a Brit, died when a blizzard hit the Patagonian Torres del Paine nature reserve, Chile's most visited foreign tourist spot, authorities said Tuesday.
Sports
LeBron rules out 2028 Olympic return, Curry doubtful
LeBron James has ruled out playing in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and USA teammate Stephen Curry says he is highly unlikely to feature in the Games.
Culture
Trump threatens ABC News in Oval Office meltdown
An infuriated Donald Trump threatened a US network's broadcast license Tuesday after its reporter asked questions about his family's business and the Jeffrey Epstein scandal at a high-profile White House event.
Lula to return to COP30 as nations under pressure to land deal
COP30 host Brazil pushed Tuesday for an early breakthrough at UN climate talks, with nations weighing a proposed deal that seeks to bridge major differences on fossil fuels, finance and trade barriers.
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Belgium beat France to reach last four of Davis Cup following Alcaraz withdrawal
Belgium reached the semi-finals of the Davis Cup after winning both singles matches against France in Bologna, where fans have been denied star power following injured Carlos Alcaraz's late withdrawal.
Lula says Germany's Merz should have 'gone dancing', after Belem criticism
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Tuesday that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz should have gone out dancing and enjoyed Belem more, in response to his criticism of the COP30 host city.
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Two Mexicans killed, seven visitors missing in Chilean Patagonia blizzard: officials
Two Mexicans died and seven people went missing when a blizzard hit the Patagonian Torres del Paine nature reserve, Chile's most visited foreign tourist spot, authorities said Tuesday.
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Argentine judge fired after causing mistrial of Maradona medical team
An Argentine judge was removed from her post Tuesday after causing a mistrial in the negligence case against the medical team in whose care football legend Diego Maradona died in 2020.
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Lula to return to COP30 as first draft climate deal lands
COP30 host Brazil on Tuesday unveiled a first draft deal after UN climate talks stretched late into the night, seeking a compromise with nations at odds as the summit clock ticks down.
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Study finds 41% of EV drivers would avoid Tesla over politics
More than 40 percent of electric car drivers worldwide would avoid owning a Tesla, the brand run by controversial billionaire Elon Musk, for political reasons, according to a recent survey.
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COP-and-trade? Tariffs, carbon tax weigh on climate talks
In Belem, the Brazilian city hosting COP30, it's hard to miss the BYD Dolphin Mini -- the Chinese hatchback that's dominating the local electric vehicle market, even as the company races to catch up in Europe and is absent in North America.
Japan boost World Cup confidence with friendly win over Bolivia
Coach Hajime Moriyasu said Japan will head into next year confident they can make an impact at the World Cup after cruising past Bolivia 3-0 in a friendly on Tuesday.
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Kamada helps Japan ease past Bolivia in friendly
Crystal Palace's Daichi Kamada was on target as World Cup-bound Japan cruised past Bolivia 3-0 in a friendly in Tokyo on Tuesday to end the year on a high.
Nature
First draft of climate pact lands at COP30 in Brazil
COP30 hosts Brazil on Tuesday produced a first draft of an agreement between nations at the UN climate talks after negotiations on the sticking points stretched late into the night.
Sports
Curacao, Suriname on verge of joining World Cup party
Curacao and Suriname could clinch qualification for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday as more of football's lesser lights have their chance to reach a tournament expanded to 48 teams.
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Hooper's Australia 'completely believe' in Schmidt despite horror run
Australia lock Tom Hooper said on Tuesday the squad are fully behind under-pressure head coach Joe Schmidt as they stare down the barrel of a possible fourth straight loss.
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Singapore seizes record rhino horn haul
Singapore has seized over $800,000 worth of illegal rhino horn and animal parts hidden in air cargo bound for Laos, authorities said Tuesday, in the largest haul of its kind discovered in the city-state.
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France's Bielle-Biarrey up against three Springboks for World Rugby award
France try-machine Louis Bielle-Biarrey is up against a trio of Springboks for World Rugby's player of the year award after the global governing body released its nominations list on Tuesday.
Culture
Boston museum returns two Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
The Museum of Fine Arts in the US city of Boston has returned two of the famed Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, authorities in the west African nation said late on Monday.
Sports
Malaysia to appeal to CAS after damning FIFA report on forgery scandal
Malaysia's football federation said Tuesday it would go ahead with an appeal to the world's top sports court, hours after FIFA released a damning report in an eligibility scandal that saw seven players banned.
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England quick Wood back bowling after injury scare
Veteran pace ace Mark Wood unleashed a fiery spell in the nets Tuesday in encouraging signs for England after an injury scare during a pre-Ashes warm-up match last week.
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US lawmakers set for explosive vote on Epstein files
US lawmakers are expected Tuesday to advance a bill requiring the release of government records on millionaire sex predator Jeffrey Epstein, in defiance of Donald Trump's attempts to keep a lid on one of modern America's most notorious case files.
Culture
Gianfranco Rosi: the slow documentary maker in a frantic world
If the regular recipe for success in the modern entertainment industry or on social media is being loud, attention-seeking and a prolific creator of "content", Italian filmmaker Gianfranco Rosi has carved out a career doing the exact opposite.
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P.Priime, Nigeria's young leading Afrobeats producer
Five years ago, at just 17, P.Priime emerged as one of Nigeria's youngest music producers, quickly grabbing headlines as he worked with Afrobeats heavyweights like Burna Boy and Rema.
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Tonga's Katoa out of NRL season after brain surgery
Tonga forward Eli Katoa was Tuesday ruled out of the 2026 National Rugby League season after brain surgery following multiple head knocks during a Test against New Zealand.
Culture
Shares in 'Baby Shark' studio jump on market debut
Shares in the South Korean studio behind the ultra-catchy "Baby Shark" -- YouTube's most-viewed video -- surged as much as 60 percent on Tuesday as the company made its market debut in Seoul.
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Thunder breeze past Pelicans, Pistons overpower Pacers
The Oklahoma City Thunder breezed past the New Orleans Pelicans to maintain their lead in the NBA Western Conference on Monday as the Detroit Pistons rolled to a 10th straight win to extend their advantage at the top of the Eastern Conference standings.
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Grieving Cowboys remember Kneeland, defeat Raiders
An emotional Dak Prescott threw four touchdowns as the grieving Dallas Cowboys scored a 33-16 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday in the NFL giants' first game since the death of team-mate Marshawn Kneeland.
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Loaf behind bars: Aussie inmate says Vegemite a human right
Simply tasting Australia's Vegemite spread might seem like cruel and unusual punishment to some, but one prison inmate from the land down under argues he should be allowed to enjoy the toast topping as a basic human right.
Culture
In film's second act, 'Wicked' goes beyond Broadway musical
When Universal Pictures split its musical adaptation of "Wicked" into two films, the move was derided by some critics as a cynical -- if spectacularly successful -- money grab.
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Scott Boland: the best 'spare' fast bowler around
Australia may be without star quicks Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood when the Ashes begin against England on Friday, but they have the luxury of calling on perhaps the best "spare" fast bowler in the world -- Scott Boland.
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Fire and Ashes: England bank on fast bowling barrage in Australia
England go into the first Test against Australia on Friday with arguably their most hostile attack in decades, putting their faith in fast bowling in a quest to regain the Ashes.
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Education for girls hit hard by India's drying wells
Each morning, 17-year-old Ramati Mangla sets off barefoot with a steel pot in hand, walking several kilometres to fetch water from a distant spring in India's Maharashtra state.
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Oscar Piastri wins Australia's top sports honour
Nine-time Grand Prix winner Oscar Piastri has won Australian sport's highest honour, the Don Award, with the Formula One star calling it a "massive privilege".
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LeBron back in training, edges closer to Lakers return
LeBron James took a giant step towards returning from injury on Monday after successfully completing a full practice session with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Climate talks run into night as COP30 hosts seek breakthrough
COP30 hosts Brazil on Monday extended negotiations into the night at the UN climate talks as they pushed for a rapid compromise among countries very much at deep odds.
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Germany and Netherlands lock up World Cup spots in style
Germany and Netherlands went on goal sprees as they wrapped up World Cup qualification with resounding wins in their last European group matches on Monday.
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Germany's Woltemade hopes for 2026 World Cup spot after scoring again
Nick Woltemade said he hoped to have done enough to book his 2026 World Cup spot after scoring again in Germany's 6-0 win over Slovakia in Leipzig on Monday.
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Germany 'send message' with Slovakia rout to reach 2026 World Cup
Germany captain Joshua Kimmich said his side "wanted to send a message" with Monday's 6-0 thumping of Slovakia in Leipzig which sealed their progress to the 2026 World Cup.