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Uruguay

China’s Xi calls for ‘equal, multipolar world’ as he meets Uruguay leader

Uruguayan President Yamandu Orsi walks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, on Feb 3.
Uruguayan President Yamandu Orsi walks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, on Feb 3.

Uruguay manager Marcelo Bielsa calls for calm after thrashing by US

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa gestures during a press conference in Montevideo on Nov 20.
Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa gestures during a press conference in Montevideo on Nov 20.

Terse Pochettino blasts 'disrespectful' question about regulars after US thrash Uruguay

Nov 18, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino looks on before an international friendly against Uruguay at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Nov 18, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino looks on before an international friendly against Uruguay at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Uruguay legalises euthanasia

A recent poll showed more than 60 per cent of Uruguayans support legal euthanasia, with only 24 per cent opposed.
A recent poll showed more than 60 per cent of Uruguayans support legal euthanasia, with only 24 per cent opposed.

Real Madrid's Alonso plays down Valverde controversy

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid - Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain - September 27, 2025 Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso before the match REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura
Soccer Football - LaLiga - Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid - Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain - September 27, 2025 Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso before the match REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura

Sporting Life

How long does it take to change a life? For a Uruguayan runner, just 42.195km

A bewildered and brilliant Julia Paternain of Uruguay trying to confirm she actually finished in third place in the Women's Marathon at the World Athletics Championships.
A bewildered and brilliant Julia Paternain of Uruguay trying to confirm she actually finished in third place in the Women's Marathon at the World Athletics Championships.

Stunned Paternain secures Uruguay's first world championship medal

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 - Women's Marathon Final - Japan National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - September 14, 2025 Bronze medallist Uruguay's Julia Paternain poses with her medal after finishing third in the Women's Marathon Final REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier
World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 - Women's Marathon Final - Japan National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - September 14, 2025 Bronze medallist Uruguay's Julia Paternain poses with her medal after finishing third in the Women's Marathon Final REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

Marcelo Bielsa eyes third World Cup spot with Lionel Messi set for home swansong

Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa giving instructions to his players during a World Cup qualifier against Argentina.
Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa giving instructions to his players during a World Cup qualifier against Argentina.

Uruguay's lower house of parliament votes in favor of euthanasia

People walk in front of Uruguay's Palacio Legislativo in Montevideo, Uruguay April 23, 2019.  REUTERS/Andres Stapff/File Photo
People walk in front of Uruguay's Palacio Legislativo in Montevideo, Uruguay April 23, 2019.  REUTERS/Andres Stapff/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.