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What's next for the euro after slump against dollar?

What's next for the euro after slump against dollar?

The euro's plunge against the dollar, triggered by the Ukraine war and mounting risks to the EU economy, has driven the two currencies to parity for the first time in two decades.

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Foster under fire as New Zealand launch snap review of Ireland loss

Foster under fire as New Zealand launch snap review of Ireland loss

Ian Foster's future as All Blacks head coach looks in doubt after New Zealand Rugby on Sunday launched an urgent review into the Ireland series defeat, which chief executive Mark Robinson deemed "not acceptable".

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Biden's fist-bump with Saudi crown prince seen as undermining rights pledges

Biden's fist-bump with Saudi crown prince seen as undermining rights pledges

It took less than 24 hours in Saudi Arabia for US President Joe Biden to tarnish an image he has long cultivated: that of a fierce defender of human rights.

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Reavie pushes lead to 6 points in PGA Barracuda Championship

Reavie pushes lead to 6 points in PGA Barracuda Championship

Chez Reavie grabbed five birdies with just one bogey to push his lead in the US PGA Tour's Barracuda Championship to six points over Scotland's Martin Laird on Saturday.

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Hungry Ireland target World Cup after New Zealand tour triumph

Hungry Ireland target World Cup after New Zealand tour triumph

Captain Johnny Sexton urged Ireland to use their triumphant tour of New Zealand as a springboard to Six Nations and World Cup success in 2023.

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Kerley heads US quartet into men's world 100m final

Kerley heads US quartet into men's world 100m final

In-form Fred Kerley led a quartet of US sprinters into the final of the men's 100m at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Saturday.

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California's Portuguese community keeps bullfighting alive without bloodshed

California's Portuguese community keeps bullfighting alive without bloodshed

Just like any other Portuguese bullfight, the elegant rider deftly guides his horse around the charging bull's horns, before bending down to plant a bandarilha in its spine.

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'Fire of Love' charts romance and death of volcano-chasing scientists

'Fire of Love' charts romance and death of volcano-chasing scientists

French scientists Maurice and Katia Krafft were brought together, and eventually killed, by their shared love of volcanoes.

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Hurting Wallabies 'have to be better' as Rugby Championship looms

Hurting Wallabies 'have to be better' as Rugby Championship looms

Coach Dave Rennie lamented Australia wasting too many chances after throwing away a hard-fought series to a resurgent England and said the Wallabies will "have to be better" as they start preparations Sunday for next month's Rugby Championship.

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Japan world athletics team rocked by Covid outbreak

Japan world athletics team rocked by Covid outbreak

Seven members of Japan's team at the World Athletics Championships, including two marathon runners, have tested positive for Covid-19, organisers said Saturday.

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