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Tuchel refuses to dampen England World Cup expectations
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US coach dismisses European jinx ahead of Bosnia clash
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Mbappe hails unity as France rally around Deschamps at World Cup
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World Bank to phase out lending to China by 2031
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Mbappe fires France into World Cup last 16, Norway advance
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Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden into World Cup last 16
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Belgium fully fit ahead of Senegal tie at World Cup, says Garcia
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No corn dogs? Trump's 'Great American State Fair' threatens to be a flop
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Tepid outlook weighs on Nike despite tariff refund boost
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Haaland hailed as 'greatest' after more World Cup heroics
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DR Congo have 'nothing to lose' in England World Cup clash
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Koeman steps down as Netherlands coach after World Cup exit
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Valiant Serena beaten on Wimbledon return, Swiatek survives scare
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Nasdaq ends best quarter in 6 years as yen extends drop against dollar
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Serena beaten at Wimbledon in first singles match in four years
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Zverev says Wimbledon hopes 'about me' despite open draw
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Dutch football chiefs condemn online racism after World Cup exit
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Lionel Scaloni: Argentina's mastermind marks 100 games in charge
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Police hunt for Monaco bomber after Ukraine-born tycoon wounded
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Mourinho's Real Madrid host Real Sociedad in La Liga opener
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CIA boss compares cutting-edge AI to nuclear weapons
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Football brings joy to Venezuelan kids displaced by quakes
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'Any team can beat you', warns Ruiz as Spain seek end to World Cup woe
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Haaland fires Norway into last 16 as France, Mexico look to advance
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Venezuela quake survivors seek food, shelter as toll rises to nearly 2,000
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Merkel unveils official portrait for German chancellery
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Haaland scores winner to send Norway into last-16 Brazil clash
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Canada crews battle northern wildfire after crash kills 3
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US Treasury sanctions target alleged drug cartel-linked fuel smuggling ring
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Portugal's Silva bides his time after being benched at World Cup
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LeBron James to leave Lakers to play 24th NBA season
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US stars relish soccer's primetime moment against Bosnia
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Zverev wins in four sets to reach Wimbledon round two
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Lampard extends Coventry stay after promotion to Premier League
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Grimaldo realises goal of Atletico Madrid move from Leverkusen
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Djokovic, Sinner aim to step up Wimbledon title chase
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US Supreme Court lifts campaign spending restrictions ahead of midterms
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Brook ready for "great honour" of succeeding Stokes as Test skipper
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LeBron James to leave Lakers to play 24th NBA career
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Taps run dry in Hungarian village as heatwave bites
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Tens of millions swelter as heat wave blasts US
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Venezuela quake survivors seek food, shelter amid risk of disease outbreaks
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US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to limit birthright citizenship
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LeBron James to leave Lakers, continue NBA career - media reports
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Gardner stars as Australia thrash the West Indies in Women's T20 World Cup semi-final
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'Where is she?' The desperate search for Venezuela's missing
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Former Barca teen star Fati seals permanent Monaco switch
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No business as usual after shock World Cup exit, say German FA
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German rail regulator backs Italian firm in competition spat
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Pope appeals to Catholic traditionalists to avoid schism
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Trump tariff worries trip up stocks rally, dollar climbs
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Nuclear watchdog chief says room to manoeuvre on Iran 'shrinking'
The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog warned Tuesday that "the margins for manoeuvre are beginning to shrink" on Iran's nuclear programme ahead of an important trip to Tehran.
Bayer shares hit 20-yr low as problems pile up
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Spain PM accused of 'blackmail' by tying budget to flood aid
Spain's minority left-wing government wants to galvanise its deadlocked 2025 draft budget by linking it to urgent reconstruction funds following devastating floods, sparking "blackmail" accusations from the conservative opposition.
Lineker to leave Match of the Day after 26 years
Former England football captain Gary Lineker will step down as host of the BBC's flagship Match of the Day highlights show at the end of the season, the broadcaster confirmed on Tuesday.
Environment groups lose appeal in Shell climate case in the Netherlands
Dutch judges ruled Tuesday against an appeal by climate groups who said oil giant Shell was not doing enough to curb its greenhouse gas emissions, striking down a landmark judgement three years ago.
South Korea prosecutors indict controversial American streamer
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Asian markets drop as Trump worries kick in after China disappoints
Asian markets sank Tuesday as worries about the impact of a possible trade war between China and the United States when Donald Trump takes office, which compounded disappointment about Beijing's lack of extra measures to boost its stuttering economy.
Dutch court to rule in Shell climate appeal
Dutch judges will on Tuesday rule on an appeal by oil giant Shell against a landmark judgement binding it to reduce carbon emissions, which climate activists say it has not implemented.
Nintendo courts non-gamers in 'about-turn' strategy
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New Zealand delivers landmark apology to survivors of state abuse
New Zealand's prime minister delivered a historic apology Tuesday to victims abused in state care, acknowledging the "unimaginable pain" suffered within children's homes and psychiatric hospitals.
China's largest air show takes off with fighter jets, attack drones
Stealth fighter jets and attack drones took centre stage as China's largest air show officially opened on Tuesday, an opportunity for Beijing to showcase its growing military might to potential customers and rivals alike.
Asian markets stutter with focus on China as Trump picks team
Traders struggled Tuesday to bounce back from the previous day's losses in most markets sparked by disappointment over China's economic support measures, while keeping tabs on the United States as president-elect Donald Trump builds his cabinet.
Bees help tackle elephant-human conflict in Kenya
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Australia moves to keep its banks in the Pacific
Australia will move to stem the exodus of its banks from the Pacific Islands, the country's top economic official said, as concerns mount that China could bolster its influence by filling in the gaps.
Italy and Lufthansa reach deal on ITA Airways stake
The Italian government and Lufthansa reached a deal on the sale of a stake in flag carrier ITA Airways to the German airline, Rome announced Monday evening, hours before a midnight deadline to present the agreement to European regulators.
Pharrell Williams kicks off Web Summit tech event
One of Europe's biggest tech events, Web Summit, launched on Monday in Lisbon with pop superstar Pharrell Williams among those taking to the stage.
Peru's Chancay: China's megaport of entry to South America
Huge cranes loom over Peru's massive new Chinese-funded Chancay port, a symbol of Beijing's growing influence in South America which is set to be inaugurated by President Xi Jinping on Thursday.
Lindt melted own 'excellence' claim in US lawsuit: reports
In a bid to dodge a US lawsuit, Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprungli has scuppered its own claims about the excellence of its products -- a cornerstone of its marketing strategy.
'London's best-kept secret': UK's largest wholesale market turns 50
By the time most Londoners had rolled out of bed on Monday morning, Gary Marshall was already winding down for the day at New Covent Garden Market.
Mauritius prime minister concedes election defeat
The Mauritius opposition appeared to be headed for victory in legislative elections after Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth on Monday conceded defeat.
China says to impose anti-dumping measures on EU brandy
China said Monday it will impose "temporary anti-dumping measures" on brandy imported from the European Union, deepening a trade standoff between Beijing and Brussels after similar measures last month.
Mauritius awaits results of tense election race
Mauritians are set to find out Monday who will govern their Indian Ocean island nation for the next five years after a hotly disputed election race.