Japan inflation ticks up in May to 2.5%
The pace of Japanese inflation accelerated in May partly due to higher energy bills, government data showed Friday, as analysts speculate on the timing of the Bank of Japan's next rate hike.
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Messi becomes most capped player in Copa America history
Argentina star Lionel Messi became the most-capped player in Copa America history on Thursday as he reached 35 appearances in the opening match of the tournament against Canada.
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MLB pays tribute to Mays and other Negro League stars
Major League Baseball paid tribute to Negro League stars, including MLB legend Willie Mays who died on Tuesday at age 93, with a regular-season game on Thursday in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Williams torments Italy as Spain youngsters star at Euro 2024
Livewire winger Nico Williams was irresistible in Spain's 1-0 win over Italy at Euro 2024, the pick of a selection of exciting young stars who are raising hopes of a return to the glory days for La Roja.
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Haiti PM touts new police chief in fight against violent gangs
Haiti's Prime Minister Garry Conille said Thursday that a decision to replace the national police chief was motivated by a need to give security forces a "new lease of life" against gangs terrorizing the population.
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French rally against far-right ends in clashes
Riot police clashed with demonstrators in the French city of Rennes on Thursday in the latest rally against the rise of the far-right ahead of a national election this month.
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IMF signs off new $786 million Tanzania loan agreement
The IMF executive board approved a new loan program with Tanzania worth around $786 million on Thursday to help it "build resilience to climate change," and also unlocked the latest tranche of money under an existing agreement.
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There is no team better than us, says Spain coach De la Fuente
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente insisted his side are as good as any at Euro 2024 after they produced an outstanding performance to beat reigning champions Italy 1-0 on Thursday and qualify for the last 16.
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Kim closes with back-to-back birdies for PGA Travelers lead
South Korea's Tom Kim, playing for his eighth consecutive week, closed with back-to-back birdies to grab a two-stroke lead after Thursday's opening round of the US PGA Travelers Championship.
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Spain beat Italy to reach Euro 2024 knockouts, England thwarted by Denmark
Spain secured a spot in the knockout stages of Euro 2024 with a 1-0 victory over Italy in their heavyweight clash on Thursday, after England struggled to show their credentials in a 1-1 draw with Denmark.
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