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US retail sales weaker than expected in June

US retail sales weaker than expected in June

Retail sales in the United States came in weaker than expected in June, the government reported Tuesday, with consumption remaining sluggish while inflation eases.

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Stokes says weather could make England even bolder in bid to level Ashes

Stokes says weather could make England even bolder in bid to level Ashes

Ben Stokes said Tuesday that forecast bad weather in Manchester could make England even more aggressive as they bid to keep their Ashes hopes alive with victory in the fourth Test at Old Trafford.

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Spain's ex-king asks London court to dismiss £126 mn damages claim

Spain's ex-king asks London court to dismiss £126 mn damages claim

Lawyers for Spain's ex-king Juan Carlos I on Tuesday asked a court in London to throw out a claim for damages of over £126 million by a former lover.

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Rahm sees no need for PGA Tour loyalty to be compensated

Rahm sees no need for PGA Tour loyalty to be compensated

World number three Jon Rahm said he does not expect financial compensation from the PGA Tour for not jumping ship to join LIV Golf after an agreement was reached for the two entities to merge.

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What is making 2023 likely the hottest year recorded

What is making 2023 likely the hottest year recorded

Human-made climate change is supercharging natural weather phenomena to drive heatwaves roasting Asia, Europe and North America that could make 2023 the hottest year since records began, scientists say.

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Poop patrols: dogs to face DNA testing in French town

Poop patrols: dogs to face DNA testing in French town

Dog owners in a southern French town are having to get their pets DNA tested under new rules to tackle the scourge of poop-strewn pavements.

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'Disappointed' England pause bonus talks ahead of women's World Cup

'Disappointed' England pause bonus talks ahead of women's World Cup

England players expressed "disappointment" on Tuesday that talks with the Football Association (FA) over bonus payments and commercial structures would not be resolved before the start of the women's World Cup.

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Russia warns of Black Sea risks after grain deal exit

Russia warns of Black Sea risks after grain deal exit

Russia on Tuesday issued a veiled warning over the future of grain exports via the Black Sea, after Moscow refused to extend a key agreement to allow safe passage for cargo ships from Ukrainian ports.

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Man Utd and Wales icon Giggs 'free to rebuild career' after court battle

Man Utd and Wales icon Giggs 'free to rebuild career' after court battle

Ryan Giggs is free to "rebuild his life and career" his lawyer said on Tuesday after prosecutors withdrew domestic abuse charges, ending a three-year legal battle.

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Top Indian wildlife official removed after 8 cheetahs die

Top Indian wildlife official removed after 8 cheetahs die

A top Indian wildlife official has been removed after a scheme to relocate cheetahs from Africa saw eight felines die, raising questions about the high-profile project.

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