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US Fed dissenter warns inflation risks remain 'prominent'

US Fed dissenter warns inflation risks remain 'prominent'

The sole Federal Reserve official not to support last week's large interest rate cut said Tuesday that the risks of inflation reigniting remained "prominent."

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Surprise start for Libbok as Etzebeth set for Springboks record

Surprise start for Libbok as Etzebeth set for Springboks record

Fly-half Manie Libbok was a surprise choice as South Africa made nine changes for a Rugby Championship title decider against Argentina in Mbombela on Saturday.

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Ten Hag says expanded schedules make injuries 'almost unavoidable'

Ten Hag says expanded schedules make injuries 'almost unavoidable'

Erik ten Hag has warned the increasing number of fixtures will leave top players facing an "almost unavoidable" risk of injury, as Manchester United head into their opening game of the new-look Europa League.

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Liverpool boss Slot praises Alexander-Arnold's defensive work

Liverpool boss Slot praises Alexander-Arnold's defensive work

Arne Slot said Trent Alexander-Arnold has been a good defender "all his life", even though the Liverpool right-back is often praised more for his attacking prowess.

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Barca coach backs Pena but will debate new goalkeeper signing

Barca coach backs Pena but will debate new goalkeeper signing

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick backed reserve goalkeeper Inaki Pena to replace stricken team-mate Marc-Andre ter Stegen on Tuesday, but also said the club must discuss if they will sign a replacement.

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Asian stock markets lead rally on China stimulus

Asian stock markets lead rally on China stimulus

Stock markets and oil prices rallied Tuesday after China's central bank unveiled fresh stimulus measures to kickstart growth in the world's number two economy.

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Arteta stands by defensive tactics in fiery Man City clash

Arteta stands by defensive tactics in fiery Man City clash

Mikel Arteta stood by Arsenal's defensive tactics in their explosive Premier League clash with Manchester City, saying he would have been "thick" not to learn from previous clashes.

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Tropical Storm John hits Mexico's Pacific coast

Tropical Storm John hits Mexico's Pacific coast

A tropical storm that slammed into Mexico's southern Pacific coast as a major hurricane weakened Tuesday, but forecasters warned of strong rains and flash floods inundating the coast for the next few days.

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Singapore ex-minister convicted in rare graft trial

Singapore ex-minister convicted in rare graft trial

A Singaporean former minister was convicted Tuesday of obstruction of justice and accepting illegal gifts, the public prosecutor said, in the city-state's first political graft trial for nearly half a century.

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UK town catches Subbuteo fever

UK town catches Subbuteo fever

With a quivering finger, England Subbuteo veteran Rudi Peterschinigg conceded the free-kick that sent his country's World Cup quarter-final into extra-time before smashing his plastic goalkeeper on the floor in frustration.

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