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European Central Bank warns of major hit from Mideast war

European Central Bank warns of major hit from Mideast war

The European Central Bank warned Thursday that the energy shock unleashed by the Middle East war would sharply push up inflation and hit the eurozone's growth this year.

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Atletico target Romero says his focus on Spurs' survival bid

Atletico target Romero says his focus on Spurs' survival bid

Cristian Romero has dismissed talk about a post-season transfer move, saying his priority is ensuring Tottenham Hotspur remain in the Premier League.

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Karalis hits prime form to threaten Duplantis surprise

Karalis hits prime form to threaten Duplantis surprise

Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis will head into the world indoor championships, which run from Friday to Sunday, confidently eyeing a fourth pole vault title, but there is a rival lurking in the wings potentially capable of springing a suprise.

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Freshly returned Mbappe leads France squad for Brazil, Colombia friendlies

Freshly returned Mbappe leads France squad for Brazil, Colombia friendlies

Kylian Mbappe, who has only just returned to action after a knee injury, will lead the France squad into friendly matches this month against Brazil and Colombia in the United States.

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US earns its lowest-ever score on freedom index

US earns its lowest-ever score on freedom index

A pro-democracy research group said Wednesday that freedom in the United States has declined to its lowest level since it started assessments, as President Donald Trump aggressively wields executive authority.

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Europe's super elite teach English clubs a Champions League lesson

Europe's super elite teach English clubs a Champions League lesson

Four teams out of six eliminated, with a total of 28 goals conceded over the two legs -- it has been a chastening week for most of England's representatives in the Champions League knockout phase.

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What we know about the UK's deadly meningitis outbreak

What we know about the UK's deadly meningitis outbreak

UK health authorities are probing 27 cases linked to a deadly meningitis outbreak believed to have spread at a nightclub in southeast England.

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Karl handed Germany debut as Musiala misses out with injury

Karl handed Germany debut as Musiala misses out with injury

Bayern Munich starlet Lennart Karl received a first Germany call-up while his injured club teammate Jamal Musiala missed out after coach Julian Nagelsmann named his 26-man Germany squad on Thursday.

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What cargo ships are passing Hormuz strait?

What cargo ships are passing Hormuz strait?

Just a trickle of cargo ships and tankers -- most of them Iranian -- have made it through the Strait of Hormuz since Iranian forces blocked the crucial trade route in the Middle East war.

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Bank of England holds interest rate amid Middle East war

Bank of England holds interest rate amid Middle East war

The Bank of England left its benchmark interest rate at 3.75 percent on Thursday as it monitors the inflation outlook, pressured by rising energy prices from the Middle East war.

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