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Townsend says Dempsey still part of Scotland set-up despite Japan move

Townsend says Dempsey still part of Scotland set-up despite Japan move

Head coach Gregor Townsend said on Tuesday he expects Jack Dempsey to remain involved in the Scotland set-up ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup despite the back-rower's move to a Japanese club.

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Trump-linked resort plan ignites Albanian discontent

Trump-linked resort plan ignites Albanian discontent

Thousands have taken to the streets across Albania for over a week, as a luxury resort development linked to US President Donald Trump ignites long-running discontent over corruption in the Balkan nation.

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Itoje out of latest England training squad

Itoje out of latest England training squad

England captain Maro Itoje was left out of the latest Red Rose training squad announced on Tuesday, creating fresh uncertainty over his involvement in next month's start of the inaugural Nations Championship.

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Acid attack on woman doctor sparks fear, protests in Pakistan

Acid attack on woman doctor sparks fear, protests in Pakistan

An acid attack against a woman doctor has sent shockwaves through Pakistan's medical sector, sparking strikes and a protest Tuesday demanding safety and justice for the victim.

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'No fairytale ending' as winger Lowe announces Ireland exit

'No fairytale ending' as winger Lowe announces Ireland exit

New Zealand-born winger James Lowe announced on Tuesday that he was leaving Ireland and Leinster amid rumours of an impending move to Japan.

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Gower warns Stokes' England captaincy in 'severe doubt' after nightclub incident

Gower warns Stokes' England captaincy in 'severe doubt' after nightclub incident

Former England captain David Gower said on Tuesday he fears Ben Stokes' reign as Test skipper may already be in "the past tense" following the all-rounder's involvement in a nightclub incident with a Saracens rugby player.

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COP31 hosts unveil 'electrification' priority for climate talks

COP31 hosts unveil 'electrification' priority for climate talks

COP31 hosts Turkey urged countries Tuesday to join a voluntary push to make electricity account for 35 percent of global energy demand by 2035 as it outlined its priorities for the UN climate talks.

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McKeown battles illness to surge home in 100m backstroke at Australian trials

McKeown battles illness to surge home in 100m backstroke at Australian trials

Olympic and world champion Kaylee McKeown dug deep to power home first in the 100m backstroke despite feeling unwell Tuesday to ensure she will swim the event at the Commonwealth Games.

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Oil prices drop, stocks rise on Mideast hopes

Oil prices drop, stocks rise on Mideast hopes

Stock markets mostly rallied Tuesday as investors returned to the AI trade, while easing Middle East tensions weighed on oil prices and the dollar.

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German chemical giant BASF urges overhaul of EU carbon scheme

German chemical giant BASF urges overhaul of EU carbon scheme

German chemical giant BASF has urged an overhaul of the European Union's flagship carbon market scheme, warning that the initiative's "strict" conditions could damage the region's industries.

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