Flick extends Barcelona deal to 2027 after title triumph
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has extended his contract until June 2027, the Spanish champions said Wednesday.
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Springsteen releases surprise EP, including scathing Trump criticism
Rock star Bruce Springsteen released a surprise EP on Wednesday, with the six-track album including scathing criticism of US President Donald Trump that prompted an online diatribe from the Republican billionaire last week.
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US accepts Boeing jet from Qatar for use as Air Force One
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has accepted the Boeing 747 that the Gulf emirate of Qatar offered to President Donald Trump for use as Air Force One, the Pentagon said Wednesday.
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Trump ambushes South African president with 'genocide' accusation
President Donald Trump ambushed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday by playing him a video that he claimed proved genocide is being committed against white people, driving farmers to flee to the United States.
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G7 finance chiefs begin talks under strain of Trump tariffs
G7 finance leaders exchanged pleasantries before tough discussions Wednesday, seeking to restore stability in the face of economic turbulence from US President Donald Trump's punishing tariffs -- and to strengthen support for Ukraine.
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Bitcoin hits record high amid optimism over US legislation
Bitcoin hit a record high on Wednesday, driven by a wave of optimism over cryptocurrency legislation in the United States.
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'Tush push' survives as NFL ban fails to pass - reports
The 'tush push', the controversial play used so effectively by Super Bowl champions the Philadelphia Eagles, has survived the threat of a ban, US media reported on Wednesday.
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NFL LA Games decision is flag football's 'Dream Team' moment: president
Pierre Trochet, president of the International Federation of American Football (IFAF), told AFP on Wednesday that the NFL's green light for players to take part in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is a "huge milestone" for the sport.
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Dollar, US bonds under pressure as Trump pushes tax bill
A bond sell-off and declining dollar signalled investor unease Wednesday as Washington lawmakers contemplated a tax-cut bill that could push up the US deficit.
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London to host Laver Cup in 2026
The Laver Cup will return to London in 2026 with the O2 Arena set to host the annual battle between Europe and the rest of the world's best male players.
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