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Scotland are tough customers, says Irish fly-half Crowley

Scotland are tough customers, says Irish fly-half Crowley

Fly-half Jack Crowley says Scotland will not be taken lightly by Ireland even if the Irish are expected to beat them in their final Pool B match on October 7 and secure their place in the quarter-finals.

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When the 'death of democracy' overshadowed cricket at 2003 World Cup

When the 'death of democracy' overshadowed cricket at 2003 World Cup

Henry Olonga, by his own admission, was never the greatest cricketer to play the game but the Zimbabwean fast bowler left an indelible mark on the Cricket World Cup of 2003.

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'Killer Miller' holds record he would prefer not to have

'Killer Miller' holds record he would prefer not to have

David Miller holds an international cricket record he would prefer not to have.

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New Zealand skipper Williamson targets World Cup return

New Zealand skipper Williamson targets World Cup return

Less than six months after knee surgery threatened to rule him out of next month's ODI World Cup, the goal of captaining New Zealand in India has been the key driver in getting Kane Williamson through his recovery.

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Kiwi veteran Boult looking for 'one more run' at World Cup title

Kiwi veteran Boult looking for 'one more run' at World Cup title

After 12 months out of one-day international cricket, New Zealand seamer Trent Boult is relishing a third crack at the 50-overs World Cup after bitter defeats in the last two finals.

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China, S. Korea, Japan leaders to hold first summit since 2019

China, S. Korea, Japan leaders to hold first summit since 2019

China said on Tuesday it had agreed with Japan and South Korea to hold a summit between the three countries' leaders "as early as possible", after a rare meeting between senior diplomats in Seoul.

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South Korea stages first military parade in a decade

South Korea stages first military parade in a decade

South Korea on Tuesday staged its first military parade in a decade, showcasing its advanced arsenal in the face of plummeting ties with nuclear-armed North Korea.

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China warns Philippines not to 'stir up trouble' over disputed reef

China warns Philippines not to 'stir up trouble' over disputed reef

Beijing warned Manila on Tuesday not to "stir up trouble" after the Philippine Coast Guard said it removed a floating barrier at a disputed reef that was allegedly deployed by China to block Filipinos from the traditional fishing ground.

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Need for critical metals poses dilemmas for investors

Need for critical metals poses dilemmas for investors

Soaring demand for the raw materials needed for the transition towards renewable energy is creating dilemmas for investors weighing the economic, environmental and human rights risks of such projects.

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Slovakia campaign rhetoric raises LGBTQ concern

Slovakia campaign rhetoric raises LGBTQ concern

A year after a homophobic double murder, Slovakia's LGBTQ community is concerned about the increase in hate speech ahead of elections on Saturday in a country where gay people have few legal rights.

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