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Pope celebrates mass at North America's oldest Catholic shrine

Pope celebrates mass at North America's oldest Catholic shrine

Pope Francis celebrated mass Thursday at the oldest Catholic shrine in North America, preaching reconciliation on the fourth day of a visit to Canada as he seeks to reset the Church's relationship with Indigenous people.

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Wiebes sprints to victory in women's Tour de France fifth stage

Wiebes sprints to victory in women's Tour de France fifth stage

Lorena Wiebes sprinted to victory in the fifth stage of the women's Tour de France on Thursday in Saint-Die-des-Vosges.

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W. Mediterranean hit by 'exceptional' heatwave: experts

W. Mediterranean hit by 'exceptional' heatwave: experts

An "exceptional" marine heatwave is gripping the western Mediterranean with surface temperatures up to five degrees Celsius (41 degrees Fahrenheit) hotter than average, according to experts contacted by AFP.

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Hamilton leads affectionate tributes to retiring Vettel

Hamilton leads affectionate tributes to retiring Vettel

Lewis Hamilton led the way as colleagues, rivals and friends joined in affectionate tribute to Sebastian Vettel on Thursday after the four-time champion announced he will retire from Formula One at the end of the season.

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Everton sign Burnley winger McNeil

Everton sign Burnley winger McNeil

Everton signed Burnley winger Dwight McNeil on Thursday in a deal worth a reported £20 million ($24 million).

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Recession fears deepen as US economy contracts again

Recession fears deepen as US economy contracts again

The US economy contracted for a second straight quarter between April and June, government data showed Thursday, adding fuel to recession fears in a headache for President Joe Biden ahead of midterm elections.

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First kisses may have helped spread cold sore virus

First kisses may have helped spread cold sore virus

The modern strain of the virus that causes cold sores has been traced back to around 5,000 years ago, with researchers suggesting its spread could have been propelled by the emergence of kissing.

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Alisson, Jota to miss Liverpool's Shield clash with Man City

Alisson, Jota to miss Liverpool's Shield clash with Man City

Liverpool pair Alisson Becker and Diogo Jota have been ruled out of Saturday's Community Shield clash against Manchester City.

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Pfizer earnings jump on strong sales of Covid-19 products

Pfizer earnings jump on strong sales of Covid-19 products

Pfizer reported a jump in second-quarter profits Thursday behind a near doubling of revenues driven by sales of its Covid-19 vaccine and therapeutic drug Paxlovid.

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Berlin monuments fall dark to save energy

Berlin monuments fall dark to save energy

The city of Berlin started switching off spotlights illuminating its historic monuments as part of a national effort to save energy in the face of Russian gas shortages.

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