France emerge from turbulent times with World Cup hopes renewed
The great underachievers in women's international football, France are hoping a late move to appoint Herve Renard as coach can make them genuine contenders at the World Cup after a turbulent few months threatened to derail their campaign entirely.
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Jamaica hope to defy 'extreme disorganisation' to pull off World Cup upset
Jamaica must put rows with their federation behind them and get star striker Khadija Shaw firing if they are to win a match at the Women's World Cup for the first time.
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Football: Women's World Cup Group F
The FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand kicks off on July 20.
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Japan animator Miyazaki's first film in a decade released
Oscar-winning animator Hayao Miyazaki's highly-anticipated film -- his first feature in a decade and probably his last -- was released in Japan on Friday.
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Moyes says West Ham 'can't plan anything' as Rice move drags on
Frustrated West Ham coach David Moyes has lamented Declan Rice's drawn-out move to Arsenal, saying Friday he "can't plan anything" until the captain's transfer is done.
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Big power disputes in spotlight at Southeast Asia security meet
Top diplomats from the United States, China and Russia attend a security meeting on Friday with Southeast Asian foreign ministers, with the spotlight on the disputed South China Sea, the Ukraine war and North Korea's missiles.
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USA's new Major League Cricket makes big hitting start
Major League Cricket got underway in Texas on Thursday, and the most serious attempt yet to establish a domestic competition in the United States provided all the ingredients of a modern Twenty20 league.
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Thai parliament to hold another PM vote after reformist candidate falls short
Thailand's parliament confirmed Friday it would vote again on a new prime minister next week, after pro-royalist lawmakers foiled liberal frontrunner Pita Limjaroenrat's bid for the top job.
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Russian transgender people 'in total despair' over new bill
"Nikolai", a 21-year-old transgender man, says he does not know how he can keep living in Russia after lawmakers moved to outlaw gender transitions.
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Indonesian president warns ASEAN 'can't be proxy' of any country
Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Friday said ASEAN cannot become a proxy for other countries, as US-China tensions rise over issues in the Asia-Pacific.
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