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Brazil's patron saint pulled into latest election scrap

AI driving up innovation investment: UN

Football overload leaves players near 'breaking point', warns Tebas

UN Security Council extends Haiti mission by 6 months

Paris Eiffel Tower says chief to step down after uproar over removing women staff

Man Utd do not deserve medals if Man City stripped of titles: Rooney

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Vana Completes Expanded Staking as Part of the Vega Upgrade, Publishes Expanded VANA Token Economics

Clashes between French teens, police as school blockades intensify

Spain to cap gas price hikes, extend fuel discounts

Stocks move sideways despite oil moving lower

'We just need rain': Germany's Rhine river hits new low

African leaders to gather in Egypt for business summit

Yemen health system at 'breaking point': WHO

Jerry West: basketball great and architect of NBA champions

Obsessive perfectionism and a deadly jump shot made Jerry West, who died on Wednesday at age 86, one of the greatest guards in NBA history.

US unveils sweeping sanctions targeting Russia over Ukraine war

The United States announced a raft of sanctions Wednesday aimed at constraining Moscow's war in Ukraine while raising the stakes for foreign banks that still deal with Russia, ahead of G7 leaders' talks this week.

Basketball legend Jerry West dead at 86

Jerry West, an iconic 1960s star guard for the Los Angeles Lakers who inspired the NBA logo, died Wednesday at age 86, the Los Angeles Clippers announced.

Big-money signing Ndombele leaves Spurs after seasons of struggle

France midfielder Tanguy Ndombele has left Tottenham Hotspur by mutual consent, the English Premier League club announced Wednesday.

US consumer inflation eases ahead of Fed interest rate decision

Fresh US consumer inflation data published Wednesday is unlikely to sway the Federal Reserve's plans to leave its key lending rate unchanged, but could alter how many rate cuts policymakers pencil in for this year.

Euros call-up 'surreal' for England's rising star Wharton

England midfielder Adam Wharton said he is living the dream after securing a shock selection for Gareth Southgate's Euro 2024 squad.

Stock markets jump as US inflation cools, with eyes on Fed

Stock markets surged Wednesday after data showed US inflation slowed in May, raising hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates later this year.

France's SNCF to offer high-speed passenger links in Italy

French national rail operator SNCF said Wednesday it planned to offer high-speed passenger services in neighbouring Italy from 2026, competing with rival Trenitalia on its home turf.

Russell rested for Scotland rugby tour of the Americas

Finn Russell was one of several senior Scotland internationals left out of an experimental squad announced Wednesday for an upcoming tour of the Americas.

'Connected' Musiala and Wirtz 'need each other' to lift Euros title

Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz, Germany's two 21-year-old midfield creators, said Wednesday their connection on and off the pitch could carry the tournament hosts to a fourth Euros title.

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