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Liverpool agree deal for Bournemouth's Kerkez: reports

Liverpool agree deal for Bournemouth's Kerkez: reports

Liverpool have agreed to sign Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez in a deal worth a reported £40 million ($54 million), according to reports on Friday.

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UK probes Amazon over suspected late payments to food suppliers

UK probes Amazon over suspected late payments to food suppliers

Britain's grocery watchdog on Friday launched an investigation into whether online retail giant Amazon made late payments to food suppliers.

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Sinner says early Halle exit gives him more time to prepare for Wimbledon

Sinner says early Halle exit gives him more time to prepare for Wimbledon

World number one Jannik Sinner is looking forward to a bit of unexpected down-time after his second round loss at Halle, to better prepare for Wimbledon.

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England strike back against India in first Test

England strike back against India in first Test

England hit back with two wickets just before lunch on the opening day of the first Test after India threatened to make Ben Stokes pay for opting to bowl first at Headingley on Friday.

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French champagne makers face prison in human trafficking trial

French champagne makers face prison in human trafficking trial

French prosecutors have requested two years behind bars for an employer in the champagne sector accused of human trafficking, exploiting seasonal workers and housing them in appalling conditions during the 2023 grape harvest.

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Kiwi sailing legend Burling joins Italy's America's Cup team

Kiwi sailing legend Burling joins Italy's America's Cup team

Three-time America's Cup winning sailor Peter Burling will bring his wealth of experience to Italian outfit Luna Rossa for the next edition it was announced on Friday.

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US singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty in UK assault case

US singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty in UK assault case

American R&B singer Chris Brown on Friday pleaded not guilty in a UK court to a charge stemming from an alleged London nightclub brawl in 2023.

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Second woman accuses French senator of drugging her

Second woman accuses French senator of drugging her

A French senator accused of drugging an MP with the intent to assault her is facing an accusation from another woman, according to French television.

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Russian government, central bank spar over economic downturn

Russian government, central bank spar over economic downturn

Russian officials sparred publicly on Friday over how to boost the economy, as growth slows more than three years into its Ukraine offensive.

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More microplastics in glass bottles than plastic: study

More microplastics in glass bottles than plastic: study

Drinks including water, soda, beer and wine sold in glass bottles contain more microplastics than those in plastic bottles, according to a surprising study released by France's food safety agency Friday.

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