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Argentina and England set for World Cup semi-final showdown
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Argentina protects landmark Obelisk as World Cup madness mounts
Buenos Aires police on Wednesday erected barricades around the city's beloved Obelisk monument in anticipation of potential rowdiness during the Argentina-England World Cup semi-final.
Sports
Tour stage winner Waerenskjold inspired by Manx Missile Cavendish
Tour de France stage 11 winner Soren Waerenskjold said on Wednesday he had learnt to sprint by watching British great Mark Cavendish as a child.
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Mourinho's Benfica beaten on Chelsea return in Champions League
Benfica boss Jose Mourinho was beaten on his return to Chelsea as Richard Rios' own-goal condemned the former Blues boss to a 1-0 defeat in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Nature
Beaches shut on Spain's Ibiza as downpours spark floods
Spain's Mediterranean holiday islands of Ibiza and Formentera emerged relatively unscathed from torrential rainfall on Tuesday that triggered floods and prompted the closure of beaches and schools.
Sports
Liverpool slump to Champions League defeat at Galatasaray
Liverpool slumped to a shock 1-0 Champions League defeat to Galatasaray on Tuesday as Victor Osimhen's 16th-minute penalty handed the Turkish giants victory.
Sports
Spurs snatch late draw at Bodo/Glimt in Champions League
Tottenham emerged from a chastening trip to the Arctic Circle with a 2-2 draw in the league phase of the Champions League thanks to a late own-goal by Bodo/Glimt's Jostein Gundersen.
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Strong quake in central Philippines kills 8 as search ongoing
A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake jolted the central Philippines late Tuesday, collapsing buildings and killing at least eight people on the island of Cebu, authorities said, with fears the toll could rise as rescuers worked through the night.
Sports
Mourinho's Benfica beaten on Chelsea return
Benfica boss Jose Mourinho was beaten on his return to Chelsea as Richard Rios's own goal condemned the former Blues boss to a 1-0 defeat in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Sports
Dominant Inter sweep past Slavia Prague in Champions League
Inter Milan continued their strong start to this season's Champions League on Tuesday with a comfortable 3-0 win over Slavia Prague at the San Siro.
Sports
Bad Bunny Super Bowl show has MAGA hopping mad
Supporters of President Donald Trump, including a senior White House official, have lashed out after Latin megastar Bad Bunny was named as the headliner for next year's Super Bowl halftime show.
Nature
Antarctic sea ice hits its third-lowest winter peak on record
Antarctica's winter sea ice has hit its third-lowest peak in nearly half a century of satellite monitoring, researchers said Tuesday, highlighting the growing influence of climate change on the planet's southern pole.
Sports
Dolphins' Hill out for season after knee surgery
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill will miss the remainder of the NFL season after suffering "multiple" torn ligaments in Monday's victory over the New York Jets, the Dolphins said Tuesday.
Sports
Rodri 'not ready' for rigours of Man City schedule, says Guardiola
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said Rodri will need much more time to find his top form after struggling with fitness problems on his return from a serious knee injury.
Health
Trump announces Pfizer deal he says will lower certain drug prices
The Trump administration on Tuesday announced a deal granting Pfizer a three-year reprieve on planned tariffs as the pharmaceutical giant vowed to voluntarily lower the prices of unspecified drugs for US purchase.
Sports
Real Madrid thrash Kairat with Mbappe hat-trick
Kylian Mbappe struck a hat-trick as record 15-time Champions League winners Real Madrid romped to a 5-0 league phase win over Kairat in Kazakhstan on Tuesday.
Sports
Deepti, Amanjot fire as India crush Sri Lanka in Women’s World Cup opener
A splendid all-round display saw India launch their ICC Women’s World Cup campaign on the front foot, brushing aside Sri Lanka by 59 runs in the curtain-raiser in Guwahati on Tuesday.
Sports
Deadlines loom for Milan's Olympic village as Winter Games near
Milan's 2026 Olympic village for the upcoming Winter Games risks not being fully ready for athletes with four months to go until the opening ceremony at the city's iconic San Siro stadium.
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At least 5 dead after strong quake in central Philippines
A 6.9-magnitude quake struck off the coast of the central Philippines late Tuesday, killing at least five people as it wrecked roads and buildings and knocked out power in parts of the region, local authorities said.
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DR Congo ex-president Kabila sentenced to death in absentia for 'treason'
A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday sentenced ex-president Joseph Kabila to death in absentia for "treason".
Sports
Howe blasts irrelevant criticism of Woltemade after 'idiot' jibe
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has blasted "irrelevant" criticism of Nick Woltemade after Bayern Munich executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge ridiculed the £69 million ($92 million) fee for the Germany striker.
Sports
Erasmus ready for 'high stakes' Argentina clash in Rugby Championship finale
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus said his side are set for a "high stakes" finale against Argentina as they look to win consecutive Rugby Championship titles for the first time.
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Strong quake causes damage, panic in central Philippine island
A 6.9-magnitude quake struck off the coast of the central Philippines on Tuesday evening, damaging buildings and roads and knocking out power in parts of the region, with no immediate reports of casualties.
Sports
PSG must keep Barca's 'Harry Potter' Pedri at bay: Luis Enrique
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique compared Barcelona midfielder Pedri Gonzalez to fictional wizard Harry Potter and said he hopes the Spaniard doesn't "bring his wand" to Wednesday's Champions League clash.
Sports
Key warns England not to be 'stupid' on Ashes tour
England managing director Rob Key has urged the tourists not to "get caught doing stupid things" on their Ashes tour of Australia.
Culture
UN calls for Taliban to restore internet as Afghanistan goes dark
The United Nations called on Afghanistan's Taliban authorities Tuesday to immediately restore internet and telecommunications in the country, 24 hours after a nationwide blackout was imposed.
Saliba says he was focused on staying at Arsenal after signing new deal
William Saliba said he always had his heart set on staying with Arsenal after ending speculation over his future by signing a new long-term contract on Tuesday.
Health
Human skin cells turned into fertilisable eggs for first time
Scientists said Wednesday they have turned human skin cells into eggs and fertilised them with sperm in the lab for the first time -- a breakthrough that is hoped to one day let infertile people have children.
Sports
Williams absence 'could help us', say Dortmund as Guirassy back against Athletic
Borussia Dortmund said the absence of Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams "could help us", as the German club welcome back striker Serhou Guirassy for Wednesday's home clash with the Basque side.
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Louis Vuitton unveils ethereal collection at Paris Fashion week
Flouncy skirts, sculptural ruffles and exaggerated Peter Pan collars flowed along the catwalk at Louis Vuitton's Spring/Summer 2026 show during Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday.
Sports
Alcaraz out of Shanghai after winning eighth title of season
Carlos Alcaraz won his eighth title of a sensational season on Tuesday in Tokyo and then pulled out of the Shanghai Masters because of "physical issues" and took aim at tennis' packed schedule.
Sports
Nche starts for South Africa as they eye Rugby Championship title against Argentina
South Africa recalled prop Ox Nche to the starting line-up for Saturday's Rugby Championship finale against Argentina at Twickenham as they look to retain their title.
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Barca star Yamal must 'work hard' to reach top level, says Flick
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Tuesday if teenage star Lamine Yamal is to improve he must focus on improving his work rate, ahead of the Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain.
Sinner to face teenager Tien in Beijing final as Gauff battles on
Jannik Sinner reached his third China Open final in a row on Tuesday and will face talented teenager Learner Tien as defending women's champion Coco Gauff battled on.
Nature
Typhoon Bualoi inflicts death, lasting floods on Vietnam
Lingering flooding from Typhoon Bualoi devastated homes, infrastructure and farmland across swaths of Vietnam on Tuesday, with the death toll rising to 26 and dozens more missing.
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Hamas reviewing Trump's Gaza plan
Hamas was reviewing Donald Trump's plan for Gaza on Tuesday, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Israeli military would stay in most of the territory after he gave the US president his backing.
Sports
Alcaraz beats Fritz in Tokyo for eighth title of season
World number one Carlos Alcaraz won his eighth title of a sensational season after beating American Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 in the Japan Open final on Tuesday.
Nature
Lingering Typhoon Bualoi inflicts death, flooding on Vietnam
Flooding from long-lasting Typhoon Bualoi devastated homes, infrastructure and farmland across swaths of Vietnam on Tuesday, with the death toll rising to 26 and dozens more missing.
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Vietnam jails former officials over gold bar graft: state media
A court in Vietnam sentenced on Tuesday 16 people at its only state-sanctioned producer of gold bars to lengthy prison terms in a corruption case involving millions of dollars and hundreds of kilograms of bullion, state media reported.
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German far-right MP's ex aide jailed for spying for China
A former aide to German far-right lawmaker Maximilian Krah in the European parliament was jailed for four years and nine months on Tuesday on charges of spying for China.
Sports
PSG's Kvaratskhelia to miss Barcelona Champions League trip
Paris Saint-Germain suffered a further injury blow after the Champions League holders announced winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will miss Wednesday's league stage game at Barcelona with a suspected thigh problem.
Health
Endometriosis test backed by French government under scrutiny
When France launched its strategy to fight endometriosis in 2022, it widely promoted a simple saliva test that was promised to revolutionise diagnosis of the little-understood disease, which causes debilitating pain in women across the world.