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Putin accuses US of trying to 'prolong' Ukraine conflict

Putin accuses US of trying to 'prolong' Ukraine conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Washington on Tuesday of drawing out the war in Ukraine, as explosions rocked a Russian military facility on the Kremlin-controlled peninsula of Crimea.

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International efforts needed to understand sport's dementia risk: report

International efforts needed to understand sport's dementia risk: report

Coordinated international research is vital to boost understanding of the link between brain injuries in people playing sport and the development of dementia, a report said on Tuesday.

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South Africa keen to wreck England's 'Bazball' party

South Africa keen to wreck England's 'Bazball' party

South Africa captain Dean Elgar says he does not fear "Bazball" as the Proteas seek to inflict England's first Test defeat of their swashbuckling new era under the leadership of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.

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Spain's Lopez dominates European 35km race walk

Spain's Lopez dominates European 35km race walk

Spain's Miguel Angel Lopez triumphed in the men's 35km race walk at the European Athletics Championships in Munich on Tuesday.

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'Very special': English teenager Bynoe-Gittens extends Dortmund deal

'Very special': English teenager Bynoe-Gittens extends Dortmund deal

Borussia Dortmund forward Jamie Bynoe-Gittens has extended his deal until 2025, the Bundesliga club said on Tuesday.

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Court rejects retrial for Malaysia's Najib, grants final appeal hearing

Court rejects retrial for Malaysia's Najib, grants final appeal hearing

Malaysia's highest court said Tuesday it would hear former leader Najib Razak's final bid to overturn his 12-year jail sentence for corruption, with an acquittal potentially clearing the way for his return to power.

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Court to hear Malaysia ex-leader Najib's appeal of jail sentence

Court to hear Malaysia ex-leader Najib's appeal of jail sentence

Malaysia's highest court said Tuesday it would hear former leader Najib Razak's final bid to overturn his 12-year jail sentence for corruption, with an acquittal potentially clearing the way for his return to power.

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Pakistan road crash inferno kills 20

Pakistan road crash inferno kills 20

At least 20 people were killed when a bus caught fire after colliding with an oil tanker in Pakistan on Tuesday, police said.

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EU says mulling Iran response to 'final' nuclear text

EU says mulling Iran response to 'final' nuclear text

The European Union said Tuesday it was studying Iran's response to a "final" draft agreement on reviving a 2015 nuclear accord with major powers it presented at talks in Vienna.

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Kenya on edge after Ruto wins narrow election victory

Kenya on edge after Ruto wins narrow election victory

Kenyans were on Tuesday braced for a potential period of uncertainty after William Ruto was proclaimed winner of the hard-fought presidential election but his opponents cried foul.

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