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Greek magistrates grill suspects over fan killing

Greek magistrates grill suspects over fan killing

Greek magistrates on Friday began questioning dozens of suspects over the fatal stabbing of a football fan near Athens ahead of a Champions League game this week.

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Thomas predicts 'bright future' for Tarling after time-trial bronze

Thomas predicts 'bright future' for Tarling after time-trial bronze

Josh Tarling was tipped for the top by fellow Welshman and former Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas on Friday after the 19-year-old claimed a surprise bronze medal in the world championship time trial.

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Yellen sees 'resilience' in US economy even as it cools

Yellen sees 'resilience' in US economy even as it cools

US economic growth and wage gains should "serve as a source of resilience" moving forward even if the economy continues to cool, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in remarks released Friday.

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Kane arrives in Germany ahead of 'imminent' Bayern Munich move

Kane arrives in Germany ahead of 'imminent' Bayern Munich move

England captain Harry Kane arrived in Germany on Friday after Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou confirmed the striker is on the brink of signing for Bayern Munich.

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Veteran manager Hodgson as excited as ever by start of new season

Veteran manager Hodgson as excited as ever by start of new season

Roy Hodgson insists his enthusiasm for football management remains undimmed as he prepares to lead boyhood club Crystal Palace into a new Premier League campaign.

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How El Nino could impact health, food and the economy

How El Nino could impact health, food and the economy

The El Nino weather phenomenon is just warming up, according to scientists, potentially paving the way for higher temperatures and extreme weather events in a year that has already seen plenty of both.

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Polish govt plays anti-EU, anti-German card ahead of polls

Polish govt plays anti-EU, anti-German card ahead of polls

Poland's populist, nationalist government is increasingly taking an anti-German, anti-European Union stance in the run-up to the October 15 legislative elections in the hope of mobilising its most loyal followers, analysts say.

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Evenepoel becomes youngest world time trial champion

Evenepoel becomes youngest world time trial champion

Remco Evenepoel on Friday became the youngest world time trial champion, adding victory to his Vuelta a Espana and 2022 world road race crowns.

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US Justice Dept names special counsel to probe Biden's son

US Justice Dept names special counsel to probe Biden's son

The US Justice Department on Friday escalated its investigation into President Joe Biden's son Hunter, naming a special counsel amid allegations he engaged in illicit business deals overseas.

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Norway's record-breaking climber defends feat after sherpa death

Norway's record-breaking climber defends feat after sherpa death

A Norwegian climber who last month became the joint-fastest person to summit the world's 14 highest peaks said her team did everything they could to help a dying sherpa as they completed their quest on K2.

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