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Man Utd training ground upgrade will foster 'winning culture': Ratcliffe

Man Utd training ground upgrade will foster 'winning culture': Ratcliffe

Manchester United's revamped training ground is a "world-class performance environment" that can help restore the club to former glories, according to co-owner Jim Ratcliffe.

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Two tourists die at sea in Greece amid gale-force winds

Two tourists die at sea in Greece amid gale-force winds

Two Vietnamese tourists died at sea in Greece on Friday, the coastguard said, as gale-force winds confined many ferries to port, disrupting travel for tens of thousands of summer travellers, and also sparked fires.

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'Optimistic': Champagne growers hope for US tariff shift

'Optimistic': Champagne growers hope for US tariff shift

Champagne growers say President Donald Trump's tariffs on European goods will hurt sales to the United States, their biggest export market, but hope that the sector may yet escape the new duties.

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French firefighters optimistic after controlling vast wildfire

French firefighters optimistic after controlling vast wildfire

French authorities said Friday that they were counting on better weather conditions to help put out the country's biggest wildfire in at least half a century after firefighters finally managed to bring it under control.

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Germany suspends arms exports to Israel for use in Gaza

Germany suspends arms exports to Israel for use in Gaza

Germany will halt the export of military equipment to Israel which could be used in the Gaza Strip, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday, reacting to Israel's plan to take control of Gaza City.

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Guessand says he jumped at chance to join Aston Villa after sealing move

Guessand says he jumped at chance to join Aston Villa after sealing move

Evann Guessand said he "didn't think twice" when offered the chance to sign for Aston Villa after completing a move from Nice on Friday.

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Accumulating bitcoin a risky digital rush by companies?

Accumulating bitcoin a risky digital rush by companies?

US President Donald Trump's media group and Tesla, the electric carmaker owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk, are among an increasing number of companies buying huge amounts of bitcoin.

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Liverpool's Slot hints at fresh Isak bid despite 'attacking power'

Liverpool's Slot hints at fresh Isak bid despite 'attacking power'

Liverpool manager Arne Slot refused to rule out an improved bid for Newcastle's Alexander Isak as the Premier League champions consider adding to their formidable firepower, with Darwin Nunez set to leave for Saudi Arabia.

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PSG to sign Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier: source

PSG to sign Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier: source

European champions Paris Saint-Germain have reached agreement with Lille to sign highly-rated goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, a source close to the negotiations told AFP on Friday.

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Oil industry presence surges at UN plastic talks: NGOs

Oil industry presence surges at UN plastic talks: NGOs

Environmental NGOs are raising concerns about the growing presence of petrochemical industry lobbyists at talks to forge a global treaty to combat plastic pollution.

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