China halts short-term visas for S. Koreans, Japanese over Covid travel curbs
China suspended issuing short-term visas to South Koreans and Japanese on Tuesday, its embassies in Seoul and Tokyo said, in apparent retaliation for restrictions imposed on Chinese travellers over Covid concerns.
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Vatican opens probe into teen missing for 40 years
The Vatican confirmed Tuesday it had opened an inquiry into its most famous cold case, the disappearance of a teenager 40 years ago which sparked countless theories and a hit Netflix series.
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Southampton sign young Argentine midfielder Alcaraz from Racing
Premier League club Southampton have signed Argentine midfielder Carlos Alcaraz from Racing Club for 13.65 million euros ($14.68m), the Argentines announced on social media.
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England's Cowan-Dickie could miss Six Nations
Exeter hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie could miss England's entire Six Nations campaign after suffering an ankle injury that may require surgery.
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Ex-France hooker Bru named as Bordeaux-Begles manager
Ex-France hooker Yannick Bru has signed to become manager of Bordeaux-Begles next season, club president Laurent Marti said Tuesday.
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Long delayed trial of migrant rescuers resumes in Greece
A trial in Greece of 24 humanitarian workers accused of espionage, including Syrian swimmer Sarah Mardini who inspired a Netflix film, resumed Tuesday after more than a year.
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Messi set for first PSG appearance since World Cup as contract talks go on
Lionel Messi is expected to make his first appearance for Paris Saint-Germain since his World Cup triumph in a Ligue 1 clash at home against Angers on Wednesday, as the Qatar-owned club look to tie the Argentine down to a new contract.
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Al-Attiyah plays it safe to stay on course for back-to-back Dakar wins
Qatari driver Nasser Al-Attiyah's strategy of playing it safe saw him move a step closer to retaining his Dakar Rally title and his fifth in all following Tuesday's ninth stage.
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NATO, EU vow more support for Ukraine to defend itself
NATO and the EU vowed Tuesday to bolster their backing for Ukraine to fight off Russia's invasion and ramp up cooperation between Europe and the US-led alliance.
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Last 8 years warmest on record globally: EU climate monitor
The last eight years were the warmest on record even with the cooling influence of a La Nina weather pattern since 2020, the European Union's climate monitoring service said Tuesday.
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