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Verstappen swerves around future questions
Max Verstappen on Thursday swerved around questions on his future and declared he was taking things race by race with Red Bull as they work to develop their car.
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Who are the six candidates vying to lead the UN?
Four women and two men are in the running to succeed Antonio Guterres as leader of the United Nations, which faces unprecedented global instability, wars and its own crushing budget crisis.
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Chelsea beat Salzburg to qualify for Champions League last 16
Chelsea qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League as Kai Havertz's sumptuous strike earned a 2-1 win away to Salzburg.
Sevilla beat Copenhagen to keep unlikely Champions League dream alive
Sevilla kept their slim chances of qualification for the Champions League last 16 alive with a 3-0 win over Copenhagen on Tuesday.
Villarreal appoint Setien after Emery's surprise departure
Villarreal appointed Quique Setien as coach on Tuesday, a day after Unai Emery decided to leave the Spanish side to take over at Aston Villa.
New Boro boss Carrick glad to consult 'angry' Ferguson
Michael Carrick said he had no qualms about seeking the advice of "angry Scotsman" Alex Ferguson, his former boss at Manchester United, before becoming the new head coach of English second-tier strugglers Middlesbrough.
Strong 6.4-magnitude quake rocks northern Philippines
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked the northern Philippines late Tuesday, the US Geological Service said, sending panicked residents out into the streets with local officials warning about the potential for damage.
Sunak's cabinet: the ministers still serving in UK govt
Rishi Sunak unveiled his top team of ministers on Wednesday, hours after taking office as Britain's first prime minister of colour vowing stability.
South Sudan VP rejects ouster from ruling party
South Sudan's vice president, Riek Machar, has rejected a move to kick him out of the ruling party, a sign of renewed political tensions that could put pressure on the country's rocky peace process.
Climate summit host Egypt renews invite to King Charles
Egypt on Tuesday renewed its invitation to King Charles III for next month's COP27 climate summit after the British monarch's plans to attend were reportedly quashed by ex-Prime Minister Liz Truss.
Italy commissioner approves contested gas terminal
A state-appointed commissioner gave the green light Tuesday to a contested new liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal considered crucial to Italy's plan to wean itself off Russian gas.
Skepticism about another intervention force for Haiti
Sending a special international force to Haiti could provide much-needed relief to a population choked by powerful gangs, but any new stabilization mission has little chance of ending the chaos without a long-term political solution, experts say.
Strong 6.4-magnitude quake rocks northern Philippines: USGS
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked the northern Philippines late Tuesday, the US Geological Service said, with local officials warning about the potential for damage.
Saudi blasts release of oil reserves 'to manipulate markets'
Saudi Arabia's energy minister on Tuesday blasted the release of emergency oil stocks as an attempt to "manipulate markets", the latest apparent salvo in a spat with Washington over oil production.
24 dead, million seek shelter as Cyclone Sitrang hits Bangladesh
At least 24 people died after Cyclone Sitrang slammed into Bangladesh, forcing the evacuation of about a million people from their homes, officials said Tuesday.
Farrell says injured Ireland stars could play against Springboks
Ireland coach Andy Farrell said Tuesday he had yet to rule out any of his squad's injured players from next week's November opener against world champions South Africa.
Vieira points to 'lack of opportunity' for black managers
Patrick Vieira has called for black players to be given more opportunities in coaching and at the executive level in football.
Paris expects 600,000 for Olympics opening: minister
Paris expects a crowd of 600,000 at the 2024 summer Olympics' opening ceremony which is to take place on the river Seine, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said Tuesday.
Dutch champ Pieters takes first steps since December accident
Dutch cyclist Amy Pieters has taken her first steps and has been able to ride in tandem for the first time since the life-threatening accident she suffered last December, her website announced on Tuesday.
11 pupils die in blaze at Ugandan school for blind
Eleven pupils at a school for the blind in Uganda have burnt to death after a fire tore through a dormitory as they were sleeping in the early hours of Tuesday.
Berlin summit tackles 'generational task' of rebuilding Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday that rebuilding Ukraine was a "generational task" as experts gathered for an international reconstruction conference for Ukraine in Berlin.
Pound bounds higher on new PM, stocks rise
The pound shot higher Tuesday as former finance chief Rishi Sunak became Britain's prime minister, while stocks mostly rose as bond yields slid.
Devastating Stoinis powers Australia to victory over Sri Lanka
Marcus Stoinis smashed an unbeaten 59 off 18 balls to power Australia to a seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka and reinvigorate their Twenty20 World Cup defence on Tuesday.
Far-right Meloni seeks to reassure in first speech as Italy PM
New Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni outlined her programme for government on Tuesday, reaffirming her support for the EU, NATO and Ukraine and presenting herself as a steady hand to guide her country through turbulent times.
Recordings show some 'mute' animals communicate vocally: study
More than 50 animal species previously thought to be mute actually communicate vocally, according to a study published on Tuesday which suggested the trait may have evolved in a common ancestor over 400 million years ago.
New UK PM Sunak unveils top team as historic tenure begins
Rishi Sunak on Tuesday became Britain's third prime minister this year and the first person of colour to lead the former imperial power, vowing to overcome economic crisis provoked by the "mistakes" of Liz Truss's calamitous 49-day tenure.
Coca-Cola sees more consumer shifts due to inflation as profits jump
Coca-Cola reported a jump in profits Tuesday due in part to price increases but said some consumers are beginning to pull back due to inflation.
Conte urges Spurs to strengthen in January transfer window
Antonio Conte has insisted Tottenham Hotspur are well aware of the need to bring in new players during the January transfer window if the club are to remain competitive in the Premier League.
Stoinis powers Australia to seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka
Marcus Stoinis smashed an unbeaten 59 off 18 balls to power Australia to a seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka and reinvigorate their Twenty20 World Cup defence on Tuesday.
Ronaldo back in Man Utd training
Cristiano Ronaldo returned to first-team training with Manchester United for the first time on Tuesday since his refusal to come on as a substitute against Tottenham last week.
Iran tensions mount as students protest ahead of Mahsa Amini ceremony
Iranian students protested Tuesday at multiple universities, defying a bloody crackdown as tensions mount on the eve of planned ceremonies marking 40 days since Mahsa Amini's death.
Tipuric to captain Wales rugby team in November Tests
Justin Tipuric will captain Wales in their November international campaign, it was announced Tuesday.
Stocks mixed on earnings; pound up on new PM
Stock markets were mixed Tuesday as traders reacted to earnings reports, while Hong Kong steadied after the previous session's rout triggered by China President Xi Jinping tightening his grip on power.
Battling the cold in the trenches of eastern Ukraine
With "tactical socks", NATO standard sleeping bags and even a sauna, a unit of soldiers from Ukraine's 5th brigade is preparing for winter in a trench on the eastern front.