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Former Barca teen star Fati seals permanent Monaco switch

Former Barca teen star Fati seals permanent Monaco switch

Monaco confirmed the signing of Ansu Fati from Spanish champions Barcelona on Tuesday after a successful loan spell at the club.

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No business as usual after shock World Cup exit, say German FA

No business as usual after shock World Cup exit, say German FA

The German FA (DFB) on Tuesday stopped short of backing coach Julian Nagelsmann after Germany's shock World Cup elimination, saying there would be no business as usual after the "crushing" last-32 defeat.

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German rail regulator backs Italian firm in competition spat

German rail regulator backs Italian firm in competition spat

Germany's rail regulator on Tuesday backed Italian train firm Italo in a case it brought arguing it had been unfairly excluded from the market, paving the way for foreign companies to compete with the crisis-wracked German state operator Deutsche Bahn.

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Pope appeals to Catholic traditionalists to avoid schism

Pope appeals to Catholic traditionalists to avoid schism

Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday issued a final plea to Catholic traditionalists to give up a plan to ordain new bishops without Vatican approval but the splinter group vowed to plough ahead with the move that threatens a schism.

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Ancelotti shows Brazil his worth at World Cup but concerns remain

Ancelotti shows Brazil his worth at World Cup but concerns remain

Carlo Ancelotti kept his trademark cool to guide Brazil into the World Cup last 16 but defender Gabriel admits there is room for improvement as they attempt to defy the sceptics.

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US Supreme Court upholds transgender sports bans

US Supreme Court upholds transgender sports bans

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's school sports, delivering a major victory to conservatives in one of the country's most fiercely contested culture-war battles.

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US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict birthright citizenship

US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict birthright citizenship

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump's bid to restrict birthright citizenship in a blow to one of his signature anti-immigration initiatives.

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Australia hold West Indies to 125-7 in World Cup semi-final

Australia hold West Indies to 125-7 in World Cup semi-final

Australia restricted the West Indies to 125-7 in their Women's World Cup semi-final at the Oval on Tuesday.

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Serena set for remarkable Wimbledon return, Swiatek survives scare

Serena set for remarkable Wimbledon return, Swiatek survives scare

Serena Williams will return to singles tennis for the first time in four years when the American legend steps onto Centre Court at Wimbledon on Tuesday, after Iga Swiatek started her title defence with a nervy win.

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Defending champ Swiatek survives scare to reach Wimbledon second round

Defending champ Swiatek survives scare to reach Wimbledon second round

Iga Swiatek survived a scare to start her Wimbledon title defence with a 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 win over American world number 79 Taylor Townsend on Tuesday.

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