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McIlroy says remember Ryder Cup for win, not US fan abuse

McIlroy says remember Ryder Cup for win, not US fan abuse

Rory McIlroy on Wednesday said he wanted to "shift the narrative" away from abusive United States Ryder Cup fans and instead focus on his European team's famous victory.

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'E.T' and 'Star Wars' poster illustrator Drew Struzan dies aged 78

'E.T' and 'Star Wars' poster illustrator Drew Struzan dies aged 78

Hollywood illustrator Drew Struzan, the man behind legendary film posters for hit films such as "E.T.", "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones" has died at the age of 78, prompting a flood of tributes.

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Tuchel laughs off good-humoured 'stick' from England fans

Tuchel laughs off good-humoured 'stick' from England fans

Manager Thomas Tuchel laughed off taunts from England fans as "British humour" after his team smashed Latvia 5-0 to become the first European side to book a place at next year's World Cup.

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Climate advisers warn UK to prepare for 2C warming by 2050

Climate advisers warn UK to prepare for 2C warming by 2050

UK climate advisers warned the government for the first time on Wednesday to prepare for 2C of global warming by 2050, stressing current efforts to adapt to extreme weather were not enough.

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Noman stars as Pakistan win first South Africa Test by 93 runs

Noman stars as Pakistan win first South Africa Test by 93 runs

Left-arm spinner Noman Ali was South Africa's chief tormentor as Pakistan won a gripping first Test by 93 runs in Lahore on Wednesday.

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Liverpool owners vow 'work isn't done' on 15th anniversary of takeover

Liverpool owners vow 'work isn't done' on 15th anniversary of takeover

Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group say their "work isn't done" yet, despite returning the club to the top of English and European football as they marked 15 years at Anfield on Wednesday.

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Tearful Osaka battles injury to reach Japan quarter-finals

Tearful Osaka battles injury to reach Japan quarter-finals

Naomi Osaka battled through injury to reach the quarter-finals of the Japan Open on Wednesday, choking back tears after hitting the winning shot against defending champion Suzan Lamens.

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Noman puts Pakistan on brink of first South Africa Test win

Noman puts Pakistan on brink of first South Africa Test win

Left-arm spinner Noman Ali broke a stubborn 73-run stand between Dewald Brevis and Ryan Rickelton to push Pakistan four wickets from victory on day four the first Test in Lahore on Wednesday.

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Markets rally, dollar weakens as Fed cut hopes trump trade war fears

Markets rally, dollar weakens as Fed cut hopes trump trade war fears

Stocks jumped and the dollar retreated Wednesday as trade war fears were overshadowed by comments from Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell that suggested the bank would cut interest rates again this month.

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Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga dies in India

Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga dies in India

Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80 during a health visit to India, local police said Wednesday -- a political earthquake that could transform politics in the East African nation.

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