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Tuchel's 'aura' can inspire England: Rogers

Tuchel's 'aura' can inspire England: Rogers

Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers says Thomas Tuchel's special "aura" can inspire England's bid to win the World Cup.

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Spanish star Yamal's Ramadan fasting 'completely normal' for coach

Spanish star Yamal's Ramadan fasting 'completely normal' for coach

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Wednesday he had no problems with star forward Lamine Yamal observing Ramadan as his side prepared for their Nations League quarter-final clash with the Netherlands.

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Trump's US government erases minorities from websites, policies

Trump's US government erases minorities from websites, policies

From erasing the stories of Navajo "code talkers" on the Pentagon website to demolishing a "Black Lives Matter" mural in Washington, President Donald Trump's assault on diversity across the United States government is dismantling decades of racial justice programs.

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Zelensky says discussed with Trump US idea of owning occupied nuclear plant

Zelensky says discussed with Trump US idea of owning occupied nuclear plant

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday said that he and US counterpart Donald Trump had discussed possible US ownership of the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine.

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Trump advances another LNG project, drawing environmentalist ire

Trump advances another LNG project, drawing environmentalist ire

President Donald Trump's administration advanced another major US natural gas export project on Wednesday, handing oil companies a win the same day as a White House meeting with industry executives.

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Dark energy seems to be changing, rattling our view of universe

Dark energy seems to be changing, rattling our view of universe

Dark energy, the mysterious force thought to be driving the ever-faster expansion of the universe, appears to be changing over time, according to new observations released Wednesday.

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Proud Draper sees Indian Wells triumph as fruit of his labours

Proud Draper sees Indian Wells triumph as fruit of his labours

For Britain's Jack Draper, his first Masters 1000 title at Indian Wells on Sunday was a moment of pride and joy but not, he suggests, a huge surprise.

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Barca eye Women's Champions League semis, City hand Chelsea first defeat of season

Barca eye Women's Champions League semis, City hand Chelsea first defeat of season

Barcelona are on track for the last four of the Women's Champions League after the holders routed Wolfsburg 4-1, while Manchester City's 2-0 win handed Chelsea their first defeat this season in Wednesday's quarter-final first leg action.

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US stocks climb after Fed decision, gold hits fresh high

US stocks climb after Fed decision, gold hits fresh high

US stocks jumped while European indexes were mixed Wednesday as the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady after a policy meeting -- and gold hit a new record as geopolitical concerns returned to the fore.

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Argentina's Milei wins Congress green light for new IMF loan

Argentina's Milei wins Congress green light for new IMF loan

Argentina's Congress on Wednesday gave President Javier Milei the green light to reach a new IMF loan agreement, on top of the $44 billion Buenos Aires already owes the lender.

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