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Tuchel casts doubt on Foden's World Cup chances

Tuchel casts doubt on Foden's World Cup chances

Thomas Tuchel said Phil Foden's place in England's World Cup squad is "not a guarantee" after failing once more to hit peak form for the Three Lions.

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Trump says Iran president requests ceasefire, Tehran says 'false'

Trump says Iran president requests ceasefire, Tehran says 'false'

Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran's president had asked for a ceasefire but insisted the Islamic republic must first reopen the Strait of Hormuz ahead of a national address expected to touch on the state of the war.

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Slot hoping Salah can still burnish Liverpool legacy

Slot hoping Salah can still burnish Liverpool legacy

Arne Slot is hoping Mohamed Salah's farewell can inspire a strong end to Liverpool's season as he declared the Egyptian a living "legend" at the club.

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Astronauts strapped in for historic US lunar launch

Astronauts strapped in for historic US lunar launch

Four astronauts strapped into their seats Wednesday as crews made final preparations for a historic lunar odyssey that will see NASA send people around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years.

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Top World Bank official 'extremely concerned' by fallout of Iran war

Top World Bank official 'extremely concerned' by fallout of Iran war

The World Bank is "extremely concerned" about the effect the war on Iran will have on inflation, jobs and food security, and is in talks with member states on how to address immediate needs in the crisis, a top official told AFP on Wednesday.

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'Wake-up call': Megan Thee Stallion falls ill during Broadway show

'Wake-up call': Megan Thee Stallion falls ill during Broadway show

American rapper Megan Thee Stallion said Wednesday that she had a "wake-up call" after she was taken to hospital in the middle of a Broadway performance of "Moulin Rouge!" in New York City.

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Canada's defense enters new phase, Arctic in focus: top military officer

Canada's defense enters new phase, Arctic in focus: top military officer

Canada's defense of its territory and the Arctic are entering a new phase, the country's top military officer Jennie Carignan told AFP, saying that "geography" no longer offers protection "as well as it did in the past."

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France charges man over failed attack on US bank

France charges man over failed attack on US bank

French authorities Wednesday charged a young man in connection with an attempted attack against a Bank of America branch in Paris, as investigators explored suspicions a pro-Iran group was involved.

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Bayern reach women's Champions League semis after late show sinks United

Bayern reach women's Champions League semis after late show sinks United

Bayern Munich turned the match with a quick-fire late double to beat Manchester United 2-1 at home on Wednesday and reach the women's Champions League semi-finals, winning 5-3 on aggregate.

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SpaceX files to go public, paving way for record stock offering

SpaceX files to go public, paving way for record stock offering

Elon Musk's SpaceX has filed papers with US regulators that set the stage for what could be the largest-ever public stock offering, a source familiar with the matter told AFP on Wednesday.

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