USA with all to prove in World Cup Group D
The United States head into World Cup Group D with everything to prove after a turbulent build-up marked by an unconvincing run of form that saw them comfortably beaten by elite European opposition in their two most recent friendlies.
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After AFCON drama, Morocco head to World Cup with big ambitions
Morocco produced a historic best performance for an African and Arab nation at the 2022 World Cup, but their hopes of another run to the latter stages this time may not have been helped by a turbulent few months.
Read moreAsia stocks fall, oil prices mixed on US-Iran deal uncertainty
Asian stocks fell and crude prices were mixed on Tuesday after fresh US strikes on Iran deflated optimism that a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz was imminent.
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Au so chic: Paris Mint to issue first solid-gold coins in a century
The Paris Mint said Tuesday that it would soon start selling solid-gold coins for investment, the first since it quit making Napoleons and Louis a century ago.
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Ferrari unveils first fully electric car
Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric model, the Luce, belatedly joining rivals like Porsche and Lamborghini to offer clean-energy driving thrills.
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Rubio revives 'Quad' with new Asia projects after questions on US
The United States, India, Australia and Japan announced new maritime and critical minerals cooperation on Tuesday, reviving a forum viewed suspiciously by China following questions over the US commitment and disagreement on Iran.
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'Next time I'll stab you': Russia sees spate of wartime school attacks
When a teacher at a school in northwestern Russia tried to wake a 16-year-old student sleeping at his desk, he muttered: "You'll regret this."
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Starbucks Korea reveals series of mishaps leading to 'Tank Day' campaign
Starbucks Korea revealed on Tuesday a series of mishaps leading to its heavily criticised "Tank Day" promotion, including the use of AI to develop the campaign, which it said lacked "social and historical sensitivity".
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Rubio revives 'Quad' alliance in India, but staying power unclear
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Tuesday for a revival of joint cooperation with Australia, India and Japan -- the so-called Quad grouping viewed suspiciously by China -- following disagreement on Iran and questions over US commitment.
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Rubio says US ready to mediate as Moscow steps up Kyiv threats
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday Washington remained ready to mediate in the war between Russia and Ukraine, after Moscow threatened new strikes on Kyiv.
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