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Taskin says 'nothing for bowlers' at World Cup batting paradise

Taskin says 'nothing for bowlers' at World Cup batting paradise

Bangladesh spearhead Taskin Ahmed said Friday "there's nothing much for bowlers" at the World Cup as runs flow in India's batting paradise.

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Ethnic rebels launch attacks across northern Myanmar

Ethnic rebels launch attacks across northern Myanmar

An alliance of ethnic rebel groups in Myanmar launched coordinated attacks on the military across the country's north on Friday, posing a fresh challenge to the junta as it struggles to quell resistance to its rule.

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Newcastle 'in limbo' over Tonali betting ban

Newcastle 'in limbo' over Tonali betting ban

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said there is a "high chance" that Sandro Tonali could be involved in Saturday's Premier League fixture at Wolves despite being handed a 10-month ban by Italian authorities for breaching betting rules.

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EU strives to keep focus on Ukraine amid Middle East turmoil

EU strives to keep focus on Ukraine amid Middle East turmoil

EU leaders meeting in Brussels Friday discussed bolstering support for Ukraine, as they strived to focus on helping that country against Russia's invasion even as Middle East turmoil steals global attention.

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Electrolux to cut 3,000 jobs as sales fall

Electrolux to cut 3,000 jobs as sales fall

Swedish home appliances maker Electrolux said Thursday it plans to cut some 3,000 jobs as it reported lower sales in the third quarter.

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GM's Cruise pauses driverless car operations after California ban

GM's Cruise pauses driverless car operations after California ban

US vehicle company Cruise has suspended all operations of driverless cars, the subsidiary of auto giant General Motors said Thursday, days after California authorities halted testing of its driverless cars in the state.

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Australia target victory over New Zealand 'mates' in World Cup

Australia target victory over New Zealand 'mates' in World Cup

Australia skipper Pat Cummins believes Saturday's World Cup clash with New Zealand will be a battle between "mates" as the push for semi-final places enters a critical phase.

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Colonialism on agenda for King Charles visit to Kenya

Colonialism on agenda for King Charles visit to Kenya

King Charles III embarks Tuesday on a four-day trip to Kenya, his first visit as monarch to a Commonwealth nation, where any comments he makes on Britain's colonial past will be closely scrutinised.

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Newcastle still waiting for confirmation of Tonali ban

Newcastle still waiting for confirmation of Tonali ban

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said there is a "high chance" Sandro Tonali could be involved in Saturday's Premier League fixture at Wolves despite being handed a 10-month ban by Italian authorities for gambling.

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Tesla workers strike in Sweden over union demands

Tesla workers strike in Sweden over union demands

Tesla mechanics in Sweden walked off the job on Friday to protest against the electric carmaker's refusal to sign a collective wage agreement, the metalworkers union said.

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