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Japan economy suffers worse-than-expected contraction of 0.5%

Japan economy suffers worse-than-expected contraction of 0.5%

Japan's economy suffered a worse-than-expected contraction in the first quarter, official data showed Thursday, in further bad news for its unpopular government.

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Raccoon invades pitch during MLS game

Raccoon invades pitch during MLS game

A raccoon ran on the field and stopped play in the Major League Soccer match between the Philadelphia Union and New York City on Wednesday.

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Verstappen seeks to restore order at Imola as F1 remembers Senna

Verstappen seeks to restore order at Imola as F1 remembers Senna

Max Verstappen will aim to recover and put his friend Lando Norris back in his place among the chasing pack this weekend as Formula One returns to Europe for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

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Brazil announces aid to families as Lula visits flooded south

Brazil announces aid to families as Lula visits flooded south

Nearly a quarter-of-a-million families impacted by devastating floods in Brazil's south will receive about $1,000 each towards replacing what they lost, the government said Wednesday.

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Fury's father offers olive branch to Usyk camp after bust-up

Fury's father offers olive branch to Usyk camp after bust-up

The father of British boxer Tyson Fury said he means "no harm to any Ukrainian" on Wednesday after an altercation ahead of this week's undisputed heavyweight clash with Oleksandr Usyk.

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Griezmann hat-trick fires Atletico into Champions League

Griezmann hat-trick fires Atletico into Champions League

Antoine Griezmann secured Champions League qualification for Atletico Madrid with a hat-trick in a 3-0 triumph at Getafe on Wednesday in La Liga.

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Griezmann treble fires Atletico into Champions League with treble

Griezmann treble fires Atletico into Champions League with treble

Antoine Griezmann secured Champions League qualification for Atletico Madrid with a hat-trick in a 3-0 triumph at Getafe on Wednesday in La Liga.

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US consumer inflation eases slightly in April, sending stocks higher

US consumer inflation eases slightly in April, sending stocks higher

US consumer inflation eased slightly last month, according to government data published Wednesday, in a positive sign for President Joe Biden ahead of November's election.

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Scheffler, McIlroy, Koepka set for PGA showdown at Valhalla

Scheffler, McIlroy, Koepka set for PGA showdown at Valhalla

World number one Scottie Scheffler and second-ranked Rory McIlroy lead a power-packed field into Thursday's start of the 106th PGA Championship at formidable Valhalla.

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Chelsea being rewarded for patience, says Pochettino

Chelsea being rewarded for patience, says Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino said Chelsea's late surge to the verge of European qualification was just reward for the club's patience during a difficult season.

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