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German business morale rises for first time since Iran war

German business morale rises for first time since Iran war

German business morale unexpectedly increased in May, a survey showed Friday, raising hopes Europe's biggest economy is weathering the Iran war energy shock better than feared.

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Palmer and Foden left out of England World Cup squad

Palmer and Foden left out of England World Cup squad

Cole Palmer and Phil Foden were among a number of high-profile players left out of Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad announced on Friday.

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Indian duo dies on Everest as record breaker warns of overcrowding

Indian duo dies on Everest as record breaker warns of overcrowding

Two Indian climbers have died on Mount Everest during a record-breaking period of ascents via Nepal's southern route, as experts warn of overcrowding on the world's highest peak.

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Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa says will leave post

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa says will leave post

Alvaro Arbeloa confirmed Friday he would leave his role as Real Madrid coach at the end of a trophyless season.

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Neuer to miss German Cup final in latest injury setback

Neuer to miss German Cup final in latest injury setback

Manuel Neuer will miss Bayern Munich's German Cup final clash with Stuttgart on Saturday with a calf strain, the latest injury setback for the veteran goalkeeper.

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Thousands clash with Bangladesh police over alleged child rape

Thousands clash with Bangladesh police over alleged child rape

Thousands of protesters in Bangladesh clashed with police in a bid to seize a suspect accused of raping a four-year-old girl, officials said Friday.

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Palmer, Foden left out of England World Cup squad

Palmer, Foden left out of England World Cup squad

Cole Palmer and Phil Foden were among a number of high-profile names excluded by Thomas Tuchel from England's World Cup squad on Friday.

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NATO ministers sound out US on Trump's 'confusing' troop moves

NATO ministers sound out US on Trump's 'confusing' troop moves

NATO's European members scrambled Friday to get clarity from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on troop shifts by Washington, as they sought to placate President Donald Trump's ire on Iran ahead of a July summit.

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Middle East war casts shadow over million-strong hajj pilgrimage

Middle East war casts shadow over million-strong hajj pilgrimage

More than a million Muslims are gathering in Mecca for the hajj pilgrimage overshadowed by the Middle East war, as animosity smoulders across the region despite a fragile ceasefire.

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Foden, Palmer to miss out on England World Cup squad - reports

Foden, Palmer to miss out on England World Cup squad - reports

Phil Foden and Cole Palmer are among a number of high-profile names that are set to miss out on Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the World Cup, according to multiple reports on Friday.

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