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McIlroy fears 'irreparable' split as Mickelson says LIV 'not going away'

McIlroy fears 'irreparable' split as Mickelson says LIV 'not going away'

World number one Rory McIlroy has said the divide between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf risks becoming "irreparable" but six-times major winner Phil Mickelson, one of the leading players on the Saudi-backed circuit has insisted the new competition is now a "force in the game".

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Painter Pierre Soulages, French master of black, dies at 102

Painter Pierre Soulages, French master of black, dies at 102

French abstract artist Pierre Soulages, who has died aged 102, was the Henry Ford of painting: for him there was just one colour, black, and he spent a lifetime exploring the light within it.

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Macron, Scholz tackle tensions in 'constructive' meeting

Macron, Scholz tackle tensions in 'constructive' meeting

French President Emmanuel Macron hosted German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for lunch Wednesday, with both sides saying they made progress towards easing differences on energy and defence dogging the European Union's vital double act.

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Boeing reports huge loss on defense contract woes

Boeing reports huge loss on defense contract woes

Aerospace giant Boeing reported a surprise $3.3 billion third-quarter loss Wednesday as it struggled with swelling costs on several defense programs, including the US presidential jet Air Force One.

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Cameroon World Cup kit clash leaves traders in despair

Cameroon World Cup kit clash leaves traders in despair

With the World Cup due to kick off in Qatar just weeks from now, Cameroon's famously raucous fans are gearing up to give the Indomitable Lions every show of support.

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US new home sales fall in September on rising mortgage rates

US new home sales fall in September on rising mortgage rates

New home sales in the US dipped in September, official data showed Wednesday, as worsening affordability nudges ownership further out of reach for many.

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Would-be crypto investors in Singapore could face risk awareness tests

Would-be crypto investors in Singapore could face risk awareness tests

People looking to trade cryptocurrency in Singapore may soon have to take a test to prove they understand what they are getting into, the central bank said Wednesday, as it looks to prevent clueless investors from bankrupting themselves.

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Climate crisis: Transition of global economy way off track

Climate crisis: Transition of global economy way off track

Across virtually every sector, the greening of the global economy is unfolding far too slowly to stave off climate catastrophe, according to a sobering report Wednesday from a consortium of research organisations.

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Bellingham shoots down transfer speculations

Bellingham shoots down transfer speculations

Borussia Dortmund's teenage midfielder Jude Bellingham said he has not turned his mind to an off-season move, despite persistent rumours linking him to some of Europe's top clubs.

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Ireland shock England as New Zealand suffer T20 World Cup washout

Ireland shock England as New Zealand suffer T20 World Cup washout

Ireland and rain had a major impact on the T20 World Cup Wednesday as England suffered a shock defeat and New Zealand were denied the chance to take advantage when their match with Afghanistan was washed out.

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