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New Zealand pick Nicholls to replace Williamson in second Test

New Zealand pick Nicholls to replace Williamson in second Test

New Zealand have picked Henry Nicholls to replace retired star Kane Williamson in the second Test against England on Wednesday.

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Chalobah replaces injured England defender Livramento at World Cup

Chalobah replaces injured England defender Livramento at World Cup

England defender Tino Livramento has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a calf injury and replaced by Trevoh Chalobah on the eve of the team's opening match against Croatia.

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How can France-UK mission help reopen Strait of Hormuz?

How can France-UK mission help reopen Strait of Hormuz?

A military mission set up by France and Britain to help re-open the Strait of Hormuz is ready to deploy, following the announcement of a US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war.

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India braces for El Nino-linked dry conditions

India braces for El Nino-linked dry conditions

India will prepare contingency plans to help farmers weather potential low rainfall linked to the El Nino weather system, agriculture officials said Tuesday.

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Root taking England captaincy on 'game by game' basis in Stokes' absence

Root taking England captaincy on 'game by game' basis in Stokes' absence

Joe Root says he is taking the England captaincy on a "game-by-game basis" after replacing the exiled Ben Stokes for this week's second Test against New Zealand.

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No.1 Scheffler joins Spaun, Howell to start US Open quest

No.1 Scheffler joins Spaun, Howell to start US Open quest

World number one Scottie Scheffler will play alongside defending champion JJ Spaun and reigning US Amateur champion Mason Howell in Thursday's first round of the US Open, organizers announced Tuesday.

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EU to ban plant-based 'steaks' but veggie 'burgers' sizzle on

EU to ban plant-based 'steaks' but veggie 'burgers' sizzle on

The EU parliament Tuesday passed a ban on marketing plant-based foods as "steak" or "bacon" -- though veggie "burgers" will get to stay on European menus.

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Heavyweights Argentina and France start World Cup quests

Heavyweights Argentina and France start World Cup quests

Lionel Messi's Argentina and Kylian Mbappe's France, the two teams who contested a thrilling World Cup final four years ago, roar into the 2026 tournament on Tuesday.

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Restoring Kyiv cathedral hit by Russia could take two years: director

Restoring Kyiv cathedral hit by Russia could take two years: director

It could take around two years to repair Kyiv's Dormition Cathedral and its surrounding monastery complex after they were damaged in a Russian attack, its director said Tuesday.

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Russian oil producer rations fuel as Ukraine attacks bite

Russian oil producer rations fuel as Ukraine attacks bite

Russian oil producer Tatneft has introduced fuel rationing at hundreds of petrol stations across the country, AFP learnt on Tuesday, as increased Ukrainian attacks hit Russia's refining capacity.

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