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'Don't Want To Touch It Just Yet': Champion D Gukesh After Seeing World Cup Trophy

A smiling D Gukesh saw the world championship trophy for the first time on Friday after becoming the youngest ever to win it but said he would wait a while before laying his hands on it. The 18-year-old Grandmaster from Chennai became the youngest ever world champion after defeating China's Ding Liren in the 14th and last game of the showdown that lasted nearly three weeks. "Seeing it up close for the first time... I don't want to touch it, I want to lift it at the closing ceremony!" Gukesh could be heard saying in a small clip posted by the International Chess Federation (FIDE).

"Suspicious, Requires Investigation": Ding Liren Accused Of 'Deliberately' Losing To D Gukesh

Defending world chess champion Ding Liren was made to rue the 'blunder' he made in the 14th and final game against India's D Gukesh on Thursday. Liren's error of judgment turned out to be a costly one as Gukesh pounced on the mistake to become the youngest world champion in the history of the game. While most of the chess fraternity is elated to see the 18-year-old Gukesh make history, Russian Chess Federation chief Andrei Filatov has accused China's Liren of losing the game on purpose.

Romania and Bulgaria are granted full Schengen membership, with one caveat

Romania and Bulgaria's shared journey to join the passport-free Schengen Area came to an end on Thursday morning as interior ministers from the European Union gave their final blessing to their hard-fought candidacy.

Thailand’s small fishers fight to stay afloat under strict IUU rules

For centuries, Thailand’s coastal communities have built their livelihoods on fishing, with the national economy closely tied to the rhythm of the tides. But in the wake of global demands for sustainable practices, the way of life for small-scale fishers is under threat.

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'Don't Want To Touch It Just Yet': Champion D Gukesh After Seeing World Cup Trophy

"Suspicious, Requires Investigation": Ding Liren Accused Of 'Deliberately' Losing To D Gukesh

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Thailand’s small fishers fight to stay afloat under strict IUU rules

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