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Chelsea manager Alonso dismisses talk of Estevao loan deal

Chelsea manager Alonso dismisses talk of Estevao loan deal

Rickelton, Mulder centuries lift South Africa's chances in Test decider

Rickelton, Mulder centuries lift South Africa's chances in Test decider

Maresca adamant Donnarumma can be dropped but first name selected

Maresca adamant Donnarumma can be dropped but first name selected

Iraola glad to raise Liverpool fans' hopes but says hard work ahead

Iraola glad to raise Liverpool fans' hopes but says hard work ahead

EU and Canada to 'withstand shocks together' with new alliance

EU and Canada to 'withstand shocks together' with new alliance

Pope Leo makes history with US midterm vote

Pope Leo makes history with US midterm vote

Flick praises Yamal 'mentality' after missing out on Ballon d'Or

Flick praises Yamal 'mentality' after missing out on Ballon d'Or

Arsenal boss Arteta fires 'Disneyland' warning at Dowman after Fleetwood red card

Arsenal boss Arteta fires 'Disneyland' warning at Dowman after Fleetwood red card

Binance heist: How were cryptocurrency billions stolen?

Binance heist: How were cryptocurrency billions stolen?

Russia's ice hockey stars come in from the cold after CAS ruling

Russia's ice hockey stars come in from the cold after CAS ruling

Wall Street tech rout deepens on doubts over AI spending

Wall Street tech rout deepens on doubts over AI spending

'Life in the old dog': German economy grows more than expected

'Life in the old dog': German economy grows more than expected

Relatives' anguish grows as Spain identifies train crash dead

Relatives' anguish grows as Spain identifies train crash dead

England great Anderson asks what's 'wrong with me?' after Lancashire exit

England great Anderson asks what's 'wrong with me?' after Lancashire exit
Scent of success? Samaranch bids to emulate father in IOC presidency race

Scent of success? Samaranch bids to emulate father in IOC presidency race

Juan Antonio Samaranch Junior says his previous career as a perfume salesman taught him how to sell, a valuable lesson he could use if he emulates his father in becoming president of the International Olympic Committee.

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US-based Friedkin Group complete Everton takeover

US-based Friedkin Group complete Everton takeover

The US-based Friedkin Group have completed the takeover of Everton, the Premier League club announced Thursday.

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Stock markets decline as Fed eyes fewer rate cuts

Stock markets decline as Fed eyes fewer rate cuts

European and Asian stock markets slid Thursday following sharp losses on Wall Street as the Federal Reserve signalled fewer cuts to US interest rates next year.

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India to play Champions Trophy on neutral ground, not Pakistan

India to play Champions Trophy on neutral ground, not Pakistan

India will play next year's Champions Trophy matches on neutral ground after refusing to visit tournament host and arch-rival Pakistan, the International Cricket Council said Thursday following weeks of wrangling.

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Kane boost as Bayern host Leipzig with title rivals in hot pursuit

Kane boost as Bayern host Leipzig with title rivals in hot pursuit

Harry Kane is set to return to the Bayern Munich group before the Bundesliga leader's host RB Leipzig on Friday knowing anything but a win could mean they have little to show for a strong start under new coach Vincent Kompany.

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'Smash and damage' Fury out for revenge against Usyk

'Smash and damage' Fury out for revenge against Usyk

Tyson Fury will be fighting for his legacy and revenge as well as three heavyweight belts in his rematch against the superlative Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday.

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New Zealander Lawson replaces Perez at Red Bull

New Zealander Lawson replaces Perez at Red Bull

New Zealander Liam Lawson will race for Red Bull alongside world champion Max Verstappen next season after the decision to drop Sergio Perez, the Formula One team confirmed Thursday.

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Gisele Pelicot's ex-husband jailed 20 years in France mass rape trial

Gisele Pelicot's ex-husband jailed 20 years in France mass rape trial

A court on Thursday sentenced a French man to the maximum term of 20 years jail for committing and orchestrating the mass rapes of his now former wife Gisele Pelicot with dozens of strangers he recruited online.

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Markets track Wall St down after Fed forecast, BoJ hits yen

Markets track Wall St down after Fed forecast, BoJ hits yen

Equity markets sank Thursday following a severe sell-off on Wall Street that came after the Federal Reserve halved its rates outlook, while the yen weakened as the Bank of Japan decided against a hike.

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Ex-husband of Gisele Pelicot found guilty in France mass rape trial

Ex-husband of Gisele Pelicot found guilty in France mass rape trial

A court on Thursday convicted a French man of aggravated rape for committing and orchestrating the mass rape of his now former wife Gisele Pelicot with dozens of strangers who he recruited online, after an over three month trial that shocked France.

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In The News

Sony buys 10% of 'Elden Ring' owner for $320 mn Sony buys 10% of 'Elden Ring' owner for $320 mn
France's Macron arrives in cyclone-hit Mayotte to assess devastation France's Macron arrives in cyclone-hit Mayotte to assess devastation
Ivory Coast wants bigger share of its mining boom Ivory Coast wants bigger share of its mining boom
Greek women fight for 'right to the truth' over abuse and violence Greek women fight for 'right to the truth' over abuse and violence
International rescuers join search for Vanuatu quake survivors International rescuers join search for Vanuatu quake survivors
France's Macron in cyclone-hit Mayotte to assess devastation France's Macron in cyclone-hit Mayotte to assess devastation
Storm fears overshadow India coast decades after tsunami Storm fears overshadow India coast decades after tsunami
Asian stocks track Wall St down after Fed forecast, BoJ hits yen Asian stocks track Wall St down after Fed forecast, BoJ hits yen
Yen drops as Bank of Japan maintains key interest rate Yen drops as Bank of Japan maintains key interest rate
Asian markets track Wall St rout as Fed pares rate-cut forecast Asian markets track Wall St rout as Fed pares rate-cut forecast
With spate of lawsuits, Trump goes after US media With spate of lawsuits, Trump goes after US media
Jasprit Bumrah: The India sling king who's revelling in Australia Jasprit Bumrah: The India sling king who's revelling in Australia
On China's doorstep, Macau weaves an identity as integration looms On China's doorstep, Macau weaves an identity as integration looms
Rescuers fly in to join search for Vanuatu quake survivors Rescuers fly in to join search for Vanuatu quake survivors
Hanoi karaoke bar fire kills 11, arson suspected Hanoi karaoke bar fire kills 11, arson suspected
Verdicts awaited in rape trial that shocked France Verdicts awaited in rape trial that shocked France
Postecoglou says football harder than being Prime Minister Postecoglou says football harder than being Prime Minister
Jesus 'back at his best' with Arsenal treble in League Cup Jesus 'back at his best' with Arsenal treble in League Cup
TikTok's rise from fun app to US security concern TikTok's rise from fun app to US security concern
Amorim tells Rashford to 'speak with the manager' over exit talk Amorim tells Rashford to 'speak with the manager' over exit talk
US Fed signals fewer cuts, sending stocks tumbling US Fed signals fewer cuts, sending stocks tumbling
Trump opposes deal to avert government shutdown Trump opposes deal to avert government shutdown