Stokes says talk of McCullum rift 'massive overstatement'
England captain Ben Stokes has dismissed suggestions of a collapse in his relationship with coach Brendon McCullum, although he says the way they work together will "look a little bit different" this season.
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Xi calls for closer ties with Spain in face of global 'chaos'
China's President Xi Jinping warned against a return to the "law of the jungle" in international relations and called for closer economic ties with Spain as he met Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Tuesday, according to Chinese state media.
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Wisden laments India's 'Orwellian' control of world cricket
Wisden has criticised Indian political interference in global cricket administration, labelling the current situation "increasingly Orwellian".
Read moreLebanon, Israel to hold direct talks as Trump blockades Iran
Lebanese and Israeli representatives were set to meet Tuesday in Washington for their first direct talks in decades, but Hezbollah's opposition to the US-mediated negotiations signalled little prospect of an agreement to stop fighting.
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Sony Pictures offers sneak peek of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' at CinemaCon
Sony Pictures Entertainment kicked off CinemaCon on Monday with a sneak peek of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and a new installment of "Jumanji".
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US blockade of Iran ports threatens already crippled oil supply
Washington's decision to blockade Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz is sending tremors through global energy markets, raising fears of a fresh oil shock by threatening supplies to Asia.
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Fresh from conflict, Pakistan plays 'peacemaker' in US-Iran talks
As the clock ticked down to US President Donald Trump's deadline to destroy Iran's civilisation last week, hope emerged from an unlikely corner, with Pakistan's prime minister first seeking -- and within hours securing -- a two-week ceasefire between the warring sides.
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Dutch trial over theft of golden Romanian helmet begins
Three men went on trial Tuesday over the theft of a priceless gold Romanian helmet from a Dutch museum, a brazen heist that sparked shockwaves in Romania and the art world.
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Botswana seals energy, mining deals with Oman
Botswana has signed energy and mining exploration agreements with Oman as it seeks to deepen economic ties with the sultanate, the presidency said.
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Founder of China's Evergrande pleads guilty to fraud
The founder of Chinese property giant Evergrande has pleaded guilty to charges of fraud and bribery, a court said on Tuesday, the latest blow for what was once the country's leading developer.
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