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Moderna Covid Shots Can Be Spaced Up To 6 Weeks: WHO

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 26, 2021

World Health Organization experts on Tuesday cautiously backed delaying second injections of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine in some situations, as they have already done for the Pfizer-BioNTech jabs.

"Feel Like I'm Reborn": Trapped Chinese Miners Rescued After 2 Weeks

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 26, 2021

Two Chinese miners who were dramatically rescued after being trapped underground for two weeks described on Tuesday their joy and relief at being free.

Europe's Top Football Clubs Face Two Billion Euros Revenue Hit Due To Coronavirus: Report

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 26, 2021

Rebates for Europe's "top five" leagues in England, Spain, Germany, France and Italy, and UEFA's Champions League and Europa League competitions already total almost 1.2 billion euros.

Thomas Tuchel Set To Accept Massive Chelsea Challenge: Report

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 26, 2021

Thomas Tuchel is well versed in the school of hard knocks of being a manager having been sent packing at the end of December months after guiding PSG to the Champions League final.

Covid Vaccine Firms "Must Deliver", Says EU Chief Amid Row Over Supplies

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 26, 2021

Companies producing Covid-19 vaccines "must deliver", EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday as tensions mounted between her European Commission and pharmaceutical firms over delayed deliveries.

World Tour Finals: PV Sindhu Handed Tough Draw, Grouped With Tai Tzu-ying, Ratchanok Intanon

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 26, 2021

PV Sindhu will face world no.1 Tai Tzu-ying and Ratchanok Intanon in the round-robin stage of the World Tour Finals in Thailand.

Australian Open: Coronavirus-Infected Tennis Star Paula Badosa Slams "Pitiful" Quarantine Conditions

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 26, 2021

Australian Open: Paula Badosa told Spanish newspaper Marca that the Melbourne quarantine was one of the worst experiences of her career.

Will They, Won't They? Key Questions For Troubled Tokyo Olympics

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 26, 2021

As Japanese and International Olympic Committee officials insist the Tokyo Games will go ahead, there are some major questions surrounding cancellation.

Internet Cut In Parts Of Delhi, Nearby Areas Amid Farmers' Protest

India News | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Tuesday January 26, 2021

Internet services have been temporarily suspended in some parts of Delhi amid clashes between the police and thousands of agitating farmers, whose tractor rally veered off the permitted course entering several areas including the iconic Red Fort, news agency ANI has reported.

Rafael Nadal Says Not Everyone Needs To "Advertise" How They Help Others, Apparent Swipe At Novak Djokovic

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 26, 2021

Rafael Nadal said "we all try to help each other" amid Covid restrictions ahead of Australian Open, but some need "to make public everything they do to help others."

Tennis Great Margaret Court Vows To Keep Aussie Award Despite Backlash

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 26, 2021

Margaret Court insisted Tuesday she would not give back a high-profile Australian honour after a backlash over her views on the LGBTQ community

New Zealand PM Says "Borders Likely To Be Shut For Most Of 2021"

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 26, 2021

New Zealand's borders are likely to remain closed for much of the year as health officials assess global vaccine rollouts, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern warned Tuesday.

Defender Nacho Fernandez Positive For Covid-19, Say Real Madrid

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 26, 2021

Spain defender Nacho Fernandez has tested positive for the coronavirus, Real Madrid announced on Monday. The Spanish champions offered no further details in a statement published late on Monday.

Frank Lampard "Disappointed" With Chelsea Exit As Thomas Tuchel Set To Take Charge

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 26, 2021

Frank Lampard's Premier League points-per-game average of 1.67 is the lowest for any Chelsea manager since Roman Abramovich arrived at Stamford Bridge in 2003.

FA Cup: Tottenham Hotspur See Off Wycombe To Reach Fifth Round

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 26, 2021

Tottenham Hotspur left it late to see off Championship strugglers Wycombe 4-1 with three goals in the final four minutes to reach the FA Cup fifth round.