Dry summer puts squeeze on French Alps cheese
France's record heat and drought have not spared the majestic pastures under the snow-capped Alps, where cows are struggling to find enough grass to produce milk for reblochon and other prized cheeses.
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Ferrari duo Sainz and Leclerc dominate Belgian Grand Prix practice
Carlos Sainz topped the times ahead of team-mate Charles Leclerc as Ferrari delivered a resounding one-two ahead of Red Bull's world champion and series leader Max Verstappen in Friday's opening practice at the Belgian Grand Prix.
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Shanaka looks to lift Sri Lankan morale with Asia Cup title
Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka on Friday said victory in the Asia Cup would lift the spirits of fans in the cricket-crazy island nation as it struggles through its worst economic crisis.
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Marin vows to return to top after badminton worlds exit
Spanish badminton star Carolina Marin vowed to get back to her dominant best after her bid for a record fourth world title was ended by Japan's Akane Yamaguchi on Friday.
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Stokes regains initiative for England after Nortje's double strike
England captain Ben Stokes led from the front as he guided his side into a first-innings lead over South Africa in the second Test at Old Trafford on Friday after a double strike by Proteas fast bowler Anrich Nortje.
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Man Utd to face Real Sociedad in Europa League, Arsenal draw PSV
Manchester United were placed in the same section as Real Sociedad in Friday's draw for this season's UEFA Europa League in Istanbul, while Arsenal will come up against PSV Eindhoven.
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Outage ends at Ukraine nuclear plant, as international inspection prepared
Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant occupied by Moscow's troops came back online on Friday afternoon, the state operator said, after Kyiv claimed it was cut from the national power grid by Russian shelling.
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Arsenal boss Arteta hints at deal to replace Pepe
Mikel Arteta said on Friday Arsenal could sign a replacement for Nicolas Pepe after the Ivory Coast winger left the Premier League leaders to join Nice.
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Europe stocks subdued before Fed chair speech
European stock markets wobbled Friday ahead of a speech by Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell that is expected to reiterate his plan to ramp up US interest rates to fight soaring inflation.
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With Elton John, Britney Spears releases first new song since 2016
Britney Spears released her first new song in six years on Friday with the debut of "Hold Me Closer", a duet with British music legend Elton John.
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