Three candidates emerge to lead Scotland

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Edinburgh (AFP) – Three candidates -- two women and a Muslim man -- will battle it out to replace Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, it was announced Friday, in a race already mired in controversy. Forbes is a devout Christian and member of the Free Church of Scotland, Scotland's second largest denomination, which opposes same-sex marriage and abortion. Despite backlash on social media, Forbes insisted her campaign was "absolutely not over" so soon after it began. Surprise resignationThe controversy around Forbes came as a boost to the rival leadership campaign of Health and Social Care Secretary Humza Yousaf, 37. All three candidates have vowed to reinvigorate Sturgeon's spluttering push to win independence for Scotland, after the UK government blocked her plans to hold a fresh referendum on the issue.
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UK shrugs as Rishi Sunak becomes first brown PM

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Stop 'counterproductive' attacks on famous paintings, says art world

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Barcelona's Pique announces 'end of this journey' after stellar career

Barcelona (AFP) – Barcelona's Gerard Pique announced his retirement on Thursday after a decorated career, saying "the moment has come to end this journey". The veteran defender bows out with four Champions League titles and the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012 with Spain. Barcelona's Spanish defender Jordi Alba (L) and Barcelona's Spanish defender Gerard Pique look on from the bench. Pique with Shakira after Barcelona's 2015 Spanish Cup win Josep LAGO AFP/FileThey met during the filming of the video of Shakira's 2010 World Cup anthem Waka Waka. "Once a champion, always a champion," wrote FIFA's official World Cup account, along with a picture of Pique kissing the trophy.

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North Korea fires ballistic missiles toward sea as US issues warning over nuke use

North Korea sees such regular drills by Seoul and Washington as practice for launching an attack on the North, though the allies say their exercises are defensive in nature. North Korea says its testing activities were meant to issue a warning amid a series of South Korea-U.S. military drills. The area was apparently closer to South Korea than any other missile launch site North Korea has used so far this year. South Korea and the United States have strongly warned North Korea against using its nuclear weapons preemptively. North Korea has said the artillery firings were in reaction to South Korean live-fire exercises at land border areas.

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No favourites in 'good to watch' World Cup: Ross Taylor

Adelaide (Australia) (AFP) – Former New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor says there are no clear favourites till now in a wide open Twenty20 World Cup as conditions in Australia have kept a level playing field. "New Zealand, South Africa and Australia were the teams struggling the most with their form leading up to it and here we are talking about South Africa and New Zealand making the semi-finals," Taylor told AFP. India, South Africa, Pakistan and Bangladesh jostle for two semi-final berths from Group 2 on Sunday. "That's why South Africa have done so well. Taylor also praised Williamson for his leadership skills with "good lieutenants" in Southee and Boult at his service.

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France edge ahead as Autumn thrillers augur well for World Cup

London (AFP) – Tournament hosts France head into next year's Rugby World Cup as favourites but an enthralling series of Autumn internationals suggests the 2023 edition could be the most competitive yet. The French have yet to win the World Cup, having lost three finals. England went on to win the 2003 World Cup but Ireland have yet to make a semi-final. Jones' 'imperfect' planEngland coach Eddie Jones, for whom 2019 was his third involvement in a World Cup final, insisted after Saturday's match: "I've got a plan for how England can win the World Cup, but it doesn't go in a perfect line." "I guess we could have lost all five or won all five, that's the sort of tour it's been," said Australia coach Dave Rennie.

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England's Curran snares player pay record at IPL auction

His purchase set a local currency record, surpassing South African all-rounder Chris Morris who was snatched up by Rajasthan Royals for 162.5 million rupees in 2021. Green was the second-most expensive buy after Mumbai Indians forked out 175 million rupees ($2.11 million) following an intense bidding war. 'Young and exciting'England Test skipper Stokes was bought by Chennai Super Kings for 162 million rupees ($1.96 million). Up-and-coming England batsman Harry Brook, who impressed recently with his exploits on the recent tour of Pakistan, was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for 132 million rupees ($1.6 million). The BCCI is also working to launch a five-team women's edition of the tournament next March, ahead of the next IPL season.

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