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Villarreal hold Juventus after Vlahovic early strike
Dusan Vlahovic lived up to the hype by scoring 32 seconds into his Champions League debut on Tuesday but Juventus have work to do to make the last 16 after being held to a 1-1 draw by Villarreal in the first leg.

Chelsea sink Lille to prove they can thrive without Lukaku
Chelsea showed they can thrive without Romelu Lukaku as Kai Havertz scored after replacing the axed Belgium striker for the 2-0 Champions League last-16, first-leg win against Lille on Tuesday.

Gunman takes people hostage at Amsterdam Apple store
A man with a firearm walked into an Apple store in central Amsterdam late Tuesday and was holding people hostage, police said, adding that several of them had been released.

US sanctions Russia for 'beginning' invasion of Ukraine
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced tough new sanctions on Russia for "beginning" an invasion of Ukraine but said there was still time to avoid war, even as Vladimir Putin signaled plans to send troops beyond Russia's borders.

MCC 'not woke' in dumping Eton v Harrow, Oxford v Cambridge
The chief executive of Marylebone Cricket Club insisted Tuesday the decision to remove Eton v Harrow and Oxford v Cambridge from its annual fixture list at Lord's "did not arise as a result of any 'anxiety to kowtow to the woke police'".

Biden announces 'first' sanctions on Russia over Ukraine
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced sanctions against Russian banks and the country's wealthy elite after what he said was Moscow's launching of an invasion against Ukraine.

US restricts import of Afghan cultural items to prevent 'pillage'
The United States has restricted the import of cultural and historical items from Afghanistan, hoping to prevent "terrorists" from profiting, the State Department said Tuesday, but experts voiced fears about the unintended consequences.

British champion flat jockey Murphy banned until 2023
British champion flat-racing jockey Oisin Murphy has been banned for 14 months after admitting breaching coronavirus protocols, misleading the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and prejudicial conduct, plus two alcohol breaches.

Slovenian guard Dragic signs with NBA Nets
Slovenian guard Goran Dragic signed with the NBA's Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, reuniting the 35-year-old standout with former Phoenix Suns teammate Steve Nash, who is now his coach.

Lukaku dropped for Chelsea's Champions League clash with Lille
Struggling Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku was dropped for Chelsea's Champions League last 16 first leg clash against Lille at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.

England glad 'new dimension' Tuilagi in shake-up to face Wales
England believe Manu Tuilagi will add a "new dimension", should the powerful but injury-prone centre make his latest comeback against Wales in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday.

Russian lawmakers give Putin green light for troops to Ukraine
Russian lawmakers on Tuesday gave Vladimir Putin the green light to deploy forces abroad, paving the way for the Russian leader to send troops into Ukraine despite a fierce global backlash.

Israel court freezes eviction order of Palestinian family
An Israeli court on Tuesday froze the planned eviction of a Palestinian family in the flashpoint east Jerusalem neighbourhood of Sheikh Jarrah, pending an appeal.

Amazon faces another complaint over tactics in Alabama union vote
A labor group seeking to unionize Amazon workers in Alabama accused the retail giant Tuesday of "unfair labor practices" over its comportment during the vote.

'We are expecting war', say Ukraine frontline residents
Ninety-year-old Raisa Simanovna still sleeps in her flat on the frontline in eastern Ukraine but goes down into the cellar in the daytime to shelter from the ever more intense shelling and mortar fire.

Fernandes says Man Utd have 'more identity' under Ragnick
Bruno Fernandes has said Manchester United have "more identity" under interim manager Ralf Ragnick as they prepare for their first Champions League knockout tie in three years.

After AFCON glory, Senegal ushers in world-class stadium
Thousands of Senegalese gathered on Tuesday for the inauguration of a 50,000-seater stadium aimed at making the country Africa's go-to venue for international events.

Five things to know from London Fashion Week
London Fashion Week sashayed its way through the city this week in a welcome explosion of colour and sexiness, reflecting growing optimism in the industry as Covid restrictions ease.

Colombia's Duque blasts 'heinous' pro-abortion ruling
Colombia's president on Tuesday described as "heinous" a Constitutional Court ruling decriminalizing abortion up to 24 weeks of pregnancy, a move he said bypassed Congress and a deeply Catholic population.

Oil nears $100 but European stocks rebound on tepid sanctions
Oil prices surged close to $100 per barrel Tuesday as major crude producer Russia prepared to send troops into two breakaway regions of Ukraine.

US home prices saw biggest jump in 34 years in 2021
US home prices in 2021 saw their biggest increase in at least 34 years, according to data released Tuesday, as buyers spent the year snapping up homes and builders struggled to keep up.

Dubai adds to striking architecture with Museum of Future
Dubai opened its Museum of the Future on Tuesday, a structure it touts as the world's most beautiful building.

Greek side Aris name former Argentina goalkeeper Burgos as coach
Former Argentina goalkeeper German Burgos has signed a two-and-half-year contract to coach Aris Thessaloniki, the Greek Super League club announced on Tuesday.

Three white US men convicted of hate crimes in Black jogger murder
A US jury found three white men guilty of federal hate crimes on Tuesday for the murder of a Black man who was shot dead while jogging in their Georgia neighborhood two years ago.

Khachanov supports Djokovic after setting up Dubai encounter
Novak Djokovic's second round opponent in Dubai will be world No. 26 Karen Khachanov, who said on Tuesday he respected the Serb's unwavering position against taking the Covid-19 vaccination.

Mexico City, bastion of bullfighting, considers ban
Matadors in the Mexican capital, home to the largest bullring on the planet, are fighting to prevent a ban on a practice brought by the Spanish conquistadors five centuries ago.

Three white men convicted of hate crimes in Black jogger murder
A jury found three white men guilty of federal hate crimes on Tuesday for the murder of a Black jogger in Georgia two years ago.

Russian lawmakers lavish Putin with praise after rebel recognition
Russian lawmakers lined up Tuesday to lavish President Vladimir Putin with praise for recognising east Ukraine's rebel territories, in a show of loyalty as they unanimously voted to ratify the Kremlin's deals with the separatists.

US consumer confidence falls as expectations grow tepid
US consumer confidence fell for the second straight month in February, a survey said Tuesday, as Americans' feelings about the economy's present and future health cooled.

Ukraine running out of options as Putin orders in troops
Ukraine and its leader Volodymyr Zelensky are running out of options as they try to withstand Russian military advances that could shrink their country for the second time since 2014.

Ajax 'one of the best teams', but Benfica's Verissimo sees 'weaknesses'
Benfica interim coach Nelson Verissimo said on Tuesday that he believes Ajax are "one of the best teams in Europe" ahead of the two sides' Champions League last-16 first leg in Lisbon.

Klopp says Man City defeat means 'nothing changes' for Liverpool
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has insisted his side's quest to win the Premier League title remains unaltered following Manchester City's stunning defeat by Tottenham last weekend.

Russia faces sanctions blitz as Putin orders troops into east Ukraine
Russia faced a furious global diplomatic and economic backlash Tuesday after President Vladimir Putin ordered his forces into Ukraine to secure two breakaway regions.

UK unveils sanctions on Russian banks and oligarchs
Britain on Tuesday slapped sanctions on five Russian banks and three billionaires, in what Prime Minister Boris Johnson called "the first barrage" of measures in response to the Kremlin's actions in Ukraine.

UAE invests in drones, robots as unmanned warfare takes off
The United Arab Emirates is ploughing money into drones, robots and other unmanned weaponry as autonomous warfare becomes more and more widespread -- including in attacks on the Gulf country by Yemeni rebels.

Germany halts controversial Russian pipeline project
Germany on Tuesday put on ice the controversial Nord Stream 2 pipeline in response to Moscow's recognition of two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine, finally halting the 10-billion-euro project that has long irked allies.

US set to impose sanctions after Russian 'invasion' of Ukraine
The United States said Tuesday that Russia's move into eastern Ukraine amounts to the "beginning of an invasion" and warned that "severe" sanctions would be announced shortly.

Volkswagen eyes separate stock market listing for Porsche
German auto giant Volkswagen on Tuesday said it was drawing up plans to list its luxury brand Porsche as it looks to raise the funds for its move to electric vehicles.

Ireland, UAE qualify for T20 World Cup
Ireland booked their spot at this year's T20 World Cup with a comfortable 56-run victory over hosts Oman in qualifying on Tuesday, as the United Arab Emirates also secured a ticket to Australia.