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Colombia's Villegas voted PGA Player Advisory Council chairman

Colombia's Villegas voted PGA Player Advisory Council chairman

Colombia's Camilo Villegas, a five-time PGA Tour winner, has been voted by members as the new chairman of the tour's Player Advisory Council, the PGA Tour announced on Wednesday.

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Zero-emission ship nears finish of round-the-world voyage

Zero-emission ship nears finish of round-the-world voyage

A ship powered by renewable energy, including hydrogen produced onboard, is docked in the southeastern US state of Florida this week as it prepares to finish the last leg of a voyage around the world.

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US stocks slip before inflation data, as bitcoin breaks $60,000

US stocks slip before inflation data, as bitcoin breaks $60,000

Wall Street's main stock indices dipped Wednesday as investors locked in profits ahead of a key US inflation measurement while cryptocurrency bitcoin topped $60,000.

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Prince Harry to seek appeal after losing court challenge over security

Prince Harry to seek appeal after losing court challenge over security

Prince Harry will seek to appeal a UK court ruling Wednesday that the government acted lawfully when it downgraded the level of his personal security when he visits Britain.

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Red Bull F1 boss Horner cleared of inappropriate behaviour

Red Bull F1 boss Horner cleared of inappropriate behaviour

Red Bull team chief Christian Horner was cleared Wednesday of wrongdoing following an investigation into complaints of inappropriate behaviour against him made by a female team member.

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Hamilton ready for 'emotional' farewell season with Mercedes

Hamilton ready for 'emotional' farewell season with Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton on Wednesday admitted he expects to ride an emotional rollercoaster this year, his last with Mercedes where he won six of his seven world titles.

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UN peacekeepers begin pullout from war-torn DR Congo

UN peacekeepers begin pullout from war-torn DR Congo

The United Nations on Wednesday started pulling peacekeepers out of Democratic Republic of Congo, moving to end a 25-year presence as conflict surges in the east of the long-troubled African state.

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Ex-coach of Belarus athlete banned after Tokyo Olympics 'abuse of power'

Ex-coach of Belarus athlete banned after Tokyo Olympics 'abuse of power'

The former coach of Belarus sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya has been banned for five years by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) after attempting to force her to return home during the Tokyo Olympics.

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Murray 'not likely' to play past summer

Murray 'not likely' to play past summer

Former world number one Andy Murray said on Wednesday he is "likely not going to play competitive tennis past this summer".

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Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner cleared of inappropriate behaviour

Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner cleared of inappropriate behaviour

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has been cleared of inappropriate behaviour, the Formula One team's parent company said Wednesday.

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