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Liam Rosenior sacked as Chelsea manager

Liam Rosenior sacked as Chelsea manager

Liam Rosenior has been sacked as Chelsea manager following a run of five successive Premier League defeats, the club announced on Wednesday.

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US doesn't dictate terms of trade talks: Carney

US doesn't dictate terms of trade talks: Carney

The United States does not get to dictate the terms of upcoming trade talks, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday, when asked about reports that Washington wanted an "entry fee" before starting negotiations.

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Mideast war weighs on parent of Durex condoms

Mideast war weighs on parent of Durex condoms

Reckitt Benckiser, the British supplier of health and hygiene products including Durex condoms, said Wednesday that soaring oil prices caused by the Middle East war could cost it up to £150 million ($203 million).

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Greek parliament lifts immunity of MPs probed in EU farm scandal

Greek parliament lifts immunity of MPs probed in EU farm scandal

Greece's parliament on Wednesday lifted the immunity of 13 lawmakers, as demanded by European and Greek prosecutors investigating the alleged theft of millions of euros in EU farm subsidies.

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Just a little late: Frankfurt celebrates new airport terminal

Just a little late: Frankfurt celebrates new airport terminal

Frankfurt airport opened a new terminal on Wednesday, just a few years late and a billion euros over budget, with officials hailing a success in a country notorious for troubled infrastructure projects.

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Germany forward Gnabry confirms he will miss World Cup

Germany forward Gnabry confirms he will miss World Cup

Bayern Munich and Germany forward Serge Gnabry confirmed Wednesday he will miss this summer's World Cup with a thigh injury.

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Liam Rosenior sacked as Chelsea manager: club

Liam Rosenior sacked as Chelsea manager: club

Liam Rosenior has been sacked as Chelsea manager following a run of five successive Premier League defeats, the club announced on Wednesday.

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US Treasury chief defends pivot to extend Russia oil sanctions relief

US Treasury chief defends pivot to extend Russia oil sanctions relief

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday defended the Trump administration's recent about-face to temporarily extend a sanctions waiver that allowed the sale of Russian oil already at sea.

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French teenager Seixas becomes youngest Fleche Wallonne winner

French teenager Seixas becomes youngest Fleche Wallonne winner

French prodigy Paul Seixas at 19 became the youngest winner of the La Fleche Wallonne one-day classic on Wednesday in his first ride in the race.

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Oil prices rise on uncertain prospects for US-Iran ceasefire

Oil prices rise on uncertain prospects for US-Iran ceasefire

Oil prices climbed Wednesday while stocks were mixed after US President Donald Trump announced the extension of a ceasefire with Iran, prompting investors to wait and see if peace talks would resume.

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