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'Exhausted' Lindelof available for Man Utd despite trauma of Brussels attack

'Exhausted' Lindelof available for Man Utd despite trauma of Brussels attack

Victor Lindelof is available for Manchester United on Saturday even though he is "exhausted" following the fatal shooting of two Swedish fans before the country's Euro 2024 qualifier against Belgium.

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Warner and Marsh fire Australia to 367-9 against Pakistan in World Cup

Warner and Marsh fire Australia to 367-9 against Pakistan in World Cup

Openers David Warner and Mitchell Marsh hit swashbuckling hundreds against a sloppy Pakistan to lift Australia to 367-9 in their World Cup clash in Bengaluru on Friday.

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Springboks' Reinach 'in a good spot' before World Cup semi despite death threat

Springboks' Reinach 'in a good spot' before World Cup semi despite death threat

South Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said on Friday scrum-half Cobus Reinach was in a good place before this weekend's Rugby World Cup semi-final despite receiving a death threat on social media.

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Drivers shocked by 'obscene' prospect of one-million euros fines

Drivers shocked by 'obscene' prospect of one-million euros fines

George Russell declared increased fines of up to one million euros ($106 million) for Formula One drivers who breach sporting regulations as "obscene" and unrealistic, confirming that the drivers will meet on Friday to address the problem.

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Christiane Benner, first woman to lead Germany's biggest union

Christiane Benner, first woman to lead Germany's biggest union

Christiane Benner will become the first woman to lead Germany's biggest union when she takes the helm at IG Metall next week. But the milestone comes as the once mighty industrial sector battles a series of crises.

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Two dead, residents trapped as Storm Babet batters Scotland

Two dead, residents trapped as Storm Babet batters Scotland

Two people died and families were trapped in flooded homes in Scotland on Friday as Storm Babet moved east after pounding Ireland.

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'Not an upset' if Dutch keep winning at World Cup

'Not an upset' if Dutch keep winning at World Cup

Dutch batsman Teja Nidamanuru believes it will not be an "upset" if his team defeat Sri Lanka on Saturday and keep alive their bid to reach the Cricket World Cup semi-finals.

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Stocks retreat, oil prices rise on Middle East fears

Stocks retreat, oil prices rise on Middle East fears

Stock markets slid and oil prices jumped Friday on worries that an expected ground invasion of Gaza by Israel would spark a wider conflict in the crude-rich Middle East.

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Australia's Warner, Marsh in 259-run opening stand against Pakistan at World Cup

Australia's Warner, Marsh in 259-run opening stand against Pakistan at World Cup

David Warner and Mitchell Marsh both made centuries as the openers pummelled Pakistan in their World Cup clash at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday.

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Kaoru Mitoma signs new Brighton deal

Kaoru Mitoma signs new Brighton deal

Japan winger Kaoru Mitoma has signed a new contract with Brighton that will keep him at the Premier League club until 2027, ending speculation over his future.

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