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Scheffler set for 'hardest' test at Oakmont for US Open

Scheffler set for 'hardest' test at Oakmont for US Open

World number one Scottie Scheffler said Wednesday the formidable Oakmont course could provide "the hardest" challenge of his career at the 125th US Open this week.

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Rabada stars as Australia bundled out for 212 in WTC final

Rabada stars as Australia bundled out for 212 in WTC final

Kagiso Rabada took five wickets as South Africa dismissed Australia for 212 after tea on Wednesday's opening day of the World Test Championship final at Lord's.

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South Africa dismiss Australia's Smith in WTC final

South Africa dismiss Australia's Smith in WTC final

South Africa dismissed the dangerous Steve Smith to wrest back the initiative on the opening day of the World Test Championship final Wednesday but the defending champions recovered to reach 190-5 at tea.

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Brewer Heineken unveils $2.75 bn investment in Mexico

Brewer Heineken unveils $2.75 bn investment in Mexico

Dutch brewing giant Heineken announced Wednesday a $2.75 billion investment in Mexico -- the latest vote of confidence in Latin America's second-largest economy despite US President Donald Trump's trade war.

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US inflation edges up but Trump tariff hit limited for now

US inflation edges up but Trump tariff hit limited for now

US consumer inflation ticked up in May, in line with analyst expectations, government data showed Wednesday as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs began to ripple through the world's biggest economy.

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Steel startup aims to keep Sweden's green industry dream alive

Steel startup aims to keep Sweden's green industry dream alive

The spectacular fall of battery maker Northvolt led to fears over several Swedish green industry projects, but startup steelmaker Stegra believes it can confound the doubters.

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Gaza-bound activist convoy reaches Libyan capital

Gaza-bound activist convoy reaches Libyan capital

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists in a Gaza-bound convoy reached the Libyan capital of Tripoli on Wednesday as they drive eastward in a bid to break Israel's blockade of the Palestinian territory.

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Tuchel wants Bellingham to inspire, not intimidate England team-mates

Tuchel wants Bellingham to inspire, not intimidate England team-mates

England manager Thomas Tuchel is determined to harness Jude Bellingham's "fire" to his side's advantage rather than the Real Madrid star intimidating team-mates or raging at referees.

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Stocks rise on easing US-China trade tensions, cool US inflation

Stocks rise on easing US-China trade tensions, cool US inflation

Stock markets edged higher Wednesday as investors welcomed cooler US inflation data and a China-US agreement aimed at lowering trade tensions.

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Trump touts 'done' deal with Beijing on rare earths, Chinese students

Trump touts 'done' deal with Beijing on rare earths, Chinese students

US President Donald Trump touted ties with China as "excellent" on Wednesday, saying the superpowers reached a deal after two days of talks aimed at preserving a truce in their damaging trade war.

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