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Iordanescu challenges Romania to make 'history' at Euro 2024

Iordanescu challenges Romania to make 'history' at Euro 2024

Romania boss Edward Iordanescu urged his team to make "history" at Euro 2024 as they bid to seal a place in the last 16 with a victory over Belgium.

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England restrict South Africa to 163-6 in T20 World Cup

England restrict South Africa to 163-6 in T20 World Cup

England produced a fine all-round fielding display as the reigning champions restricted South Africa to 163-6 in a Super Eights match at the T20 World Cup in St. Lucia on Friday.

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US existing home sales fall as prices hit record

US existing home sales fall as prices hit record

Existing home sales in the United States edged lower in May as prices reached a record high on continued tight inventory, according to industry data published on Friday.

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Du Toit aims to avoid another Wales loss as Springbok skipper

Du Toit aims to avoid another Wales loss as Springbok skipper

Stand-in South Africa captain Pieter-Steph du Toit is taking nothing for granted as he prepares to lead the world champions in a one-off Test against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.

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Barcelona name Pere Romeu  as women's coach

Barcelona name Pere Romeu as women's coach

European champions Barcelona have promoted former assistant coach Pere Romeu to women's head coach on a two-year deal, the Catalan club said on Friday.

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Tech rally loses steam, leaves Wall Street adrift

Tech rally loses steam, leaves Wall Street adrift

The tech rally that drove Wall Street to record highs appeared out of steam on Friday, with European markets hit by disappointing data.

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Dior offers laid-back style on a feline cat-walk

Dior offers laid-back style on a feline cat-walk

Dior offered a more light-hearted collection featuring giant cats at Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday, with designer Kim Jones telling AFP he wanted to counter the gloomy world atmosphere.

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Zverev closes in on first grass-court title at Halle

Zverev closes in on first grass-court title at Halle

Germany's Alexander Zverev edged closer to his first grass-court title on Friday with a come-from-behind victory over Arthur Fils in the Halle quarter-finals.

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US Supreme Court upholds ban on domestic abusers owning guns

US Supreme Court upholds ban on domestic abusers owning guns

The US Supreme Court on Friday upheld a federal law prohibiting domestic abusers from possessing a firearm, the latest legal ruling in the country's fierce battle over gun rights.

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EU chief's texts for Covid vaccines under court scrutiny

EU chief's texts for Covid vaccines under court scrutiny

A Belgian court on Friday heard a lawsuit accusing European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen of secretly negotiating Covid vaccine purchases via text message and arguing she should be barred from a second term.

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