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Former US Open champion DeChambeau joins LIV Golf series

Former US Open champion DeChambeau joins LIV Golf series

Former US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau on Friday became the latest big name to sign up to the rebel LIV Golf Series, the organisers announced.

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England's Southgate says playing in near-empty stadium is 'embarrassing'

England's Southgate says playing in near-empty stadium is 'embarrassing'

Gareth Southgate said on Friday it is an "embarrassment" that his England side have to face Italy in front of a tiny crowd at Molineux this weekend as punishment for fan violence at the Euro 2020 final.

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Leclerc shades Perez in Baku practice as Hamilton struggles

Leclerc shades Perez in Baku practice as Hamilton struggles

Charles Leclerc planted his Ferrari at the top of the times after practice Friday for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with Red Bull's in-form Sergio Perez best of the rest.

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US inflation skyrockets, piling pressure on Biden

US inflation skyrockets, piling pressure on Biden

US inflation surged to a new four-decade high in May, defying hopes price pressures had peaked and deepening President Joe Biden's political troubles as Americans struggle to meet the ever rising cost of essentials like food and gas.

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US to drop Covid tests for incoming air travel

US to drop Covid tests for incoming air travel

The United States announced Friday that Covid-19 tests would no longer be required for international travelers arriving by air, a major step in the country's gradual lifting of pandemic restrictions.

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England fight back against New Zealand in second Test

England fight back against New Zealand in second Test

England pegged back free-scoring New Zealand on the opening day of the second Test at Trent Bridge on Friday, with the visitors reaching 195-4 at the tea interval.

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US to drop Covid tests for incoming air travel: W.House

US to drop Covid tests for incoming air travel: W.House

The United States on Friday announced that Covid-19 tests would no longer be demanded for international travelers arriving by air, a major step in the country's gradual lifting of pandemic restrictions.

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Top seed Axelsen powers into semis of badminton's Indonesia Masters

Top seed Axelsen powers into semis of badminton's Indonesia Masters

Badminton world number one Viktor Axelsen breezed through to the semi-finals of the Indonesia Masters after defeating Hong Kong's Angus Ng Ka-long on Friday.

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French delight as Ferron leads Dauphine podium sweep

French delight as Ferron leads Dauphine podium sweep

Frenchman Valentin Ferron won stage six of cycling's Criterium du Dauphine on Friday as a long range breakaway beat the main contenders to the finish line at Gap.

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Climate: Africa's energy future on a knife's edge

Climate: Africa's energy future on a knife's edge

With more than half its population lacking mains electricity and still using charcoal and other damaging sources for cooking, Africa's energy future –- torn between fossil fuels and renewables -- is up for grabs.

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