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Springboks recall Papier and make 10 changes for Scotland Test

Springboks recall Papier and make 10 changes for Scotland Test

Scrum-half Embrose Papier will make his first appearance for South Africa in eight years when a much-changed team face Scotland on Saturday in the Nations Championship.

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Fashion forward: Osaka targets Wimbledon glory

Fashion forward: Osaka targets Wimbledon glory

Naomi Osaka is ready to focus on Wimbledon glory rather than her eye-catching outfits as the Japanese star targets her first title at the All England Club.

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FIFA have 'crossed a red line' in Balogun reprieve: UEFA

FIFA have 'crossed a red line' in Balogun reprieve: UEFA

FIFA "crossed a red line" with the controversial decision to suspend US star Folarin Balogun's one game ban for a year, European football's governing body UEFA said on Monday.

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USA face Belgium and World Cup date with destiny after Trump intervention

USA face Belgium and World Cup date with destiny after Trump intervention

The United States face the biggest day of soccer in their history on Monday as they take on Belgium for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after a dramatic reprieve for star striker Folarin Balogun thanks to the intervention of Donald Trump.

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Oldest quasars ever discovered add to 'perplexing' space mystery

Oldest quasars ever discovered add to 'perplexing' space mystery

The Euclid space telescope has spotted the oldest quasars -- the brightest objects in the universe -- ever discovered, deepening a cosmic mystery that has been puzzling scientists.

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'Our game, not theirs': Klopp slams FIFA's Balogun decision

'Our game, not theirs': Klopp slams FIFA's Balogun decision

Former Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp on Monday slammed FIFA's decision to overturn US striker Folarin Balogun's suspension, which reportedly took place after an intervention from US President Donald Trump.

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German factory orders unexpectedly rebound in May

German factory orders unexpectedly rebound in May

German industrial orders unexpectedly rebounded in May, official data showed Monday, but the government warned of continued headwinds due to "geopolitical uncertainty" from the Middle East war.

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Damage but no casualties reported from Pacific super typhoon

Damage but no casualties reported from Pacific super typhoon

Authorities in the Northern Marianas and Guam reported extensive damage including fallen trees and downed power lines Monday after a super typhoon with the force of a category-five hurricane hit the US Pacific territories.

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Sky strengthens UK streaming offer with ITV deal

Sky strengthens UK streaming offer with ITV deal

Sky television on Monday said it had agreed to buy ITV's media and entertainment business for up to £1.6 billion ($2.1 billion), creating a heavyweight in UK streaming.

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USA face Belgium and World Cup date with destiny after Balogun reprieve

USA face Belgium and World Cup date with destiny after Balogun reprieve

The United States face the biggest day of soccer in their history on Monday as they take on Belgium for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after a dramatic reprieve for star striker Folarin Balogun thanks to the intervention of Donald Trump.

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