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Chelsea keeper Petrovic joins Bournemouth

Chelsea keeper Petrovic joins Bournemouth

Chelsea goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic joined Bournemouth in a deal worth a reported £25 million ($33 million) on Wednesday.

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Real Madrid confirm Vazquez departure

Real Madrid confirm Vazquez departure

Real Madrid defender Lucas Vazquez will leave the club, the Spanish giants confirmed Wednesday.

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British Open could return to Trump's Turnberry

British Open could return to Trump's Turnberry

British Open organisers the Royal and Ancient (R&A) refused to rule out a return to US President Donald Trump's Turnberry course if infrastructure challenges were overcome.

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Ukraine's wartime reshuffle: what we know

Ukraine's wartime reshuffle: what we know

Following weeks of rumours, President Volodymyr Zelensky this week unveiled a government reshuffle, replacing his prime minister and defence minister as he aims to inject fresh energy into his team, with no end in sight to the war.

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No magic fix: 'Harry Potter' stars banned from driving

No magic fix: 'Harry Potter' stars banned from driving

Two stars of the "Harry Potter" films, including actress Emma Watson, were each banned from driving for six months Wednesday after being caught speeding in separate incidents.

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Israel bombs Syria army HQ after warning Damascus to leave Druze alone

Israel bombs Syria army HQ after warning Damascus to leave Druze alone

Israel said it bombed Syrian army headquarters in Damascus on Wednesday after warning the Islamist-led government to leave the Druze minority alone in its Sweida heartland where a monitor says sectarian clashes have killed nearly 250 people.

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'Incredible' Stokes put body on line for England: Root

'Incredible' Stokes put body on line for England: Root

England captain Ben Stokes put his body on the line to inspire his side's dramatic victory over India at Lord's, according to team-mate Joe Root.

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Stocks steady as traders weigh inflation data, trade deal

Stocks steady as traders weigh inflation data, trade deal

Major stock markets turned steadier Wednesday as traders weighed a spike to US inflation that pared bets on Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts.

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Liverpool eye blockbuster bid for Newcastle's Isak: reports

Liverpool eye blockbuster bid for Newcastle's Isak: reports

Liverpool are considering a blockbuster £120 million ($160 million) bid for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak despite the Magpies' desire to hold onto the Sweden star, according to reports on Wednesday.

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Italy sorts vast piles of post for popular Pope Leo

Italy sorts vast piles of post for popular Pope Leo

Leo XIV has not long been pope, yet the American head of the Catholic Church already receives 100 kilogrammes of letters a day, faithfully sorted by the Italian post office.

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