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Spain World Cup team invited for night-out after 'boredom' claim

Spain World Cup team invited for night-out after 'boredom' claim

Spain's Women's World Cup team has been invited for a free night-out in the sleepy New Zealand city of Palmerston North after claims they quit their base there early out of boredom.

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Debris found from downed Australian military helicopter

Debris found from downed Australian military helicopter

Australian police said Saturday that debris had been found from an Australian military helicopter that crashed into the Pacific Ocean, but there was still no sign of four missing crew members after a night and day's search.

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Belgian brothers look to put singer Brel's boat back to sea

Belgian brothers look to put singer Brel's boat back to sea

Belgian singer Jacques Brel famously crooned about clinging to love in iconic hits like "Ne me quitte pas" and now two brothers in his homeland are engaged in their own enduring passion project to restore his cherished sailboat.

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German teachers pushed out for calling out 'far-right' pupils

German teachers pushed out for calling out 'far-right' pupils

Two teachers have been pressured out of their jobs in a small German town after denouncing the alleged right-wing extremism of their pupils, in a case that sparked a national outcry.

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US to help Australia boost missile manufacturing

US to help Australia boost missile manufacturing

Washington will seek to bolster its shrinking weapons stockpiles by helping Australia develop a missile manufacturing and exporting industry, top officials said Saturday after high-level talks between the two countries.

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Philippines wary of 'wounded' Norway for crunch World Cup game

Philippines wary of 'wounded' Norway for crunch World Cup game

Alen Stajcic warned his Philippines team to be wary of "wounded" Norway when they clash at the Women's World Cup on Sunday with qualification for the knockout stage on the line.

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Ukraine says nine wounded in Russian missile strike in Dnipro

Ukraine says nine wounded in Russian missile strike in Dnipro

A Russian missile struck an apartment block in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Friday, Kyiv officials said, injuring at least nine people including two children.

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USA eye big World Cup win in group-stage finale against Portugal

USA eye big World Cup win in group-stage finale against Portugal

Women's World Cup holders the United States are hoping to rack up the goals when they play Portugal on Tuesday with the aim of reaching the last 16 as group winners.

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Kerr gives Australia World Cup boost but England sweat on Walsh

Kerr gives Australia World Cup boost but England sweat on Walsh

Captain Sam Kerr declared herself available on Saturday for Australia's must-win clash with Olympic champions Canada in a major boost for the Women's World Cup co-hosts.

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Yankees star Judge returns from injury in defeat to Orioles

Yankees star Judge returns from injury in defeat to Orioles

American League Most Valuable Player Aaron Judge returned from a near eight-week injury absence Friday for the New York Yankees in their 1-0 loss at the Baltimore Orioles.

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