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Edin Terzic to become Athletic Bilbao coach next season

Edin Terzic to become Athletic Bilbao coach next season

Former Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic will take charge of Athletic Bilbao next season, the club announced on Tuesday, following the departure of Ernesto Valverde this summer.

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Borthwick backed by RFU to take England to 2027 Rugby World Cup

Borthwick backed by RFU to take England to 2027 Rugby World Cup

Steve Borthwick was backed on Tuesday by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to be England's coach at the 2027 Rugby World Cup following a review of the team's dismal campaign in this year's Six Nations.

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EU hails 'leap forward' in ties with Russia's ally Armenia

EU hails 'leap forward' in ties with Russia's ally Armenia

The EU and Armenia laid the groundwork for closer ties at a summit in Yerevan Tuesday, marking another step in the former Soviet nation's cautious pivot away from Russia and towards Brussels.

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German car-ramming suspect had mental health problems: reports

German car-ramming suspect had mental health problems: reports

A man suspected of ploughing a car into a crowd in the eastern German city of Leipzig, killing two people, had recently been treated for mental health problems, reports said Tuesday.

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Pyongyang calling: North Korea shows off own-brand phones

Pyongyang calling: North Korea shows off own-brand phones

North Korea has welcomed foreign visitors and firms to a trade fair this week, showcasing homegrown products including the latest model of its sleek Jindallae smartphone.

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Iran warns 'not even started' in Hormuz

Iran warns 'not even started' in Hormuz

Iran's powerful chief negotiator warned the United States against any further escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, after a spate of attacks risked reigniting the Middle East war.

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World body in dark over allegations against China badminton chief

World body in dark over allegations against China badminton chief

Badminton's world governing body said Tuesday it has not heard from the head of the sport in China and is monitoring his situation after the country's anti-corruption body said he was under investigation.

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Asian stocks drop amid fears over US-Iran ceasefire

Asian stocks drop amid fears over US-Iran ceasefire

Asian stocks sank Tuesday with a fresh spike in Middle East tensions fanning fears over the fragile US-Iran ceasefire, as the two sides appeared no closer to a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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China fireworks factory explosion kills 26, injures 61

China fireworks factory explosion kills 26, injures 61

The death toll from a giant explosion at a fireworks factory in central China rose to 26, with 61 more injured, officials said Tuesday.

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China hails 'our era' as Wu Yize's world snooker triumph goes viral

China hails 'our era' as Wu Yize's world snooker triumph goes viral

Trailblazer Ding Junhui called it "our era" as Wu Yize's World Snooker Championship victory went viral back home in China with tens of millions celebrating the country's latest landmark in the sport.

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