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Key to probe England's 'stag-do' drinking on Ashes beach break

Key to probe England's 'stag-do' drinking on Ashes beach break

England managing director Rob Key pledged Tuesday to investigate whether players' drinking on a mid-Ashes beach break went too far, after reports said it had been like a "stag-do."

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Delayed US data expected to show solid growth in 3rd quarter

Delayed US data expected to show solid growth in 3rd quarter

The US economy is expected to post another solid economic growth reading Tuesday, but the much-delayed figures likely will not settle debate on the labor market, AI and other variables.

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Thunder bounce back to down Grizzlies, Nuggets sink Jazz

Thunder bounce back to down Grizzlies, Nuggets sink Jazz

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder got back to winning ways with a 119-103 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday.

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Amazon says blocked 1,800 North Koreans from applying for jobs

Amazon says blocked 1,800 North Koreans from applying for jobs

US tech giant Amazon said it has blocked over 1,800 North Koreans from joining the company, as Pyongyang sends large numbers of IT workers overseas to earn and launder funds.

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Trump says US needs Greenland 'for national security'

Trump says US needs Greenland 'for national security'

President Donald Trump on Monday reiterated that the United States needed Greenland for "national security" after his appointment of a special envoy to the Danish Arctic island triggered a new spat with Copenhagen.

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Purdy first 49er since Montana to throw five TDs as Colts beaten

Purdy first 49er since Montana to throw five TDs as Colts beaten

Brock Purdy threw five touchdowns as the San Francisco 49ers all but ended the Indianapolis Colts' hopes of reaching the postseason with a 48-27 victory on Monday.

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Australia captain Cummins out of rest of Ashes, Lyon to have surgery

Australia captain Cummins out of rest of Ashes, Lyon to have surgery

Australia skipper Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon were on Tuesday ruled out of the final two Ashes Tests against England with the veteran spinner facing surgery and an extended period on the sidelines.

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North Korea's Kim tours hot tubs, BBQ joints at lavish new mountain resort

North Korea's Kim tours hot tubs, BBQ joints at lavish new mountain resort

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter opened a lavish new mountain resort complete with "cosy" leisure spaces, barbecue restaurants and hot tubs, state media said Tuesday.

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Asian markets rally again as rate cut hopes bring Christmas cheer

Asian markets rally again as rate cut hopes bring Christmas cheer

Equities extended a global rally Tuesday, while gold and silver hit fresh records as optimism for more US interest rate cuts and an easing of AI fears helped investors prepare for the festive break on a positive note.

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Australian state poised to approve sweeping new gun laws, protest ban

Australian state poised to approve sweeping new gun laws, protest ban

Australia's most populous state was set Tuesday to approve sweeping laws cracking down on guns and giving authorities the power to ban protests after the nation's deadliest mass shooting in decades.

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