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Tuchel targets trophies as England manager

Tuchel targets trophies as England manager

Thomas Tuchel said he must rise to the challenge of ending England's wait for a first major trophy since 1966 as the German was unveiled as the new manager of the Three Lions on Wednesday.

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War piles pressure on roads, services in crisis-hit Beirut

War piles pressure on roads, services in crisis-hit Beirut

The potholed streets of the Lebanese capital, sometimes plunged into darkness at night due to regular state power outages, were already busy before the displacement crisis sparked by the Israel-Hezbollah war.

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Israeli booths, equipment barred from defence show in France

Israeli booths, equipment barred from defence show in France

Israeli delegations taking part in the major Euronaval defence show in France next month will not be permitted to set up any stand or exhibit hardware following a decision by the French government, organisers said on Wednesday.

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Tuchel hopes to deliver 'missing trophies' to England

Tuchel hopes to deliver 'missing trophies' to England

Thomas Tuchel said the offer to become England manager came at the right time as he aims to end the Three Lions' wait to win a major tournament for the first time since 1966.

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England 239-6 in second Test after Sajid strikes for Pakistan

England 239-6 in second Test after Sajid strikes for Pakistan

Pakistan spinner Sajid Khan took three wickets in the space of 10 deliveries including centurion Ben Duckett to leave England on 239-6 in the second Test in Multan on Wednesday.

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Britain off the mark in America's Cup as New Zealand suffer

Britain off the mark in America's Cup as New Zealand suffer

Ineos Britannia scored their first America's Cup race win on Wednesday in their fifth outing as defenders Emirates Team New Zealand endured a disastrous start.

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Lufthansa fined 'record' $4 mn for barring Jewish passengers

Lufthansa fined 'record' $4 mn for barring Jewish passengers

US authorities have hit Lufthansa with a record $4 million penalty after finding the airline discriminated against more than 100 Jewish travelers by blocking them from boarding a flight in 2022, officials said Tuesday.

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First migrants arrive in Albania under contested Italy deal

First migrants arrive in Albania under contested Italy deal

A ship carrying migrants intercepted in Italian waters docked Wednesday in Albania, nearly a year after Rome and Tirana reached a controversial deal to process asylum seekers trying to reach Europe.

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Zelensky rules out ceding Ukrainian land in Victory Plan, urges NATO invite

Zelensky rules out ceding Ukrainian land in Victory Plan, urges NATO invite

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday unveiled his long-awaited Victory Plan to end Russia's invasion, rejecting any territorial concessions and urging ramped-up Western backing, including an invitation to join NATO.

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Global stock markets fall as tech fears weigh

Global stock markets fall as tech fears weigh

Major Asian and European stock markets mostly fell Wednesday after concerns about the red-hot semiconductor industry fuelled a tech sell-off.

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