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Strasbourg face pitfalls of multi-club system as Chelsea take Rosenior

Strasbourg face pitfalls of multi-club system as Chelsea take Rosenior

The departure of Strasbourg coach Liam Rosenior to take over as Chelsea manager has exposed the harsh realities of multi-club ownership, which is gaining ground across the world but causing discord between supporters and teams.

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Bethell stands tall as England 174-3 in final Test, nine behind

Bethell stands tall as England 174-3 in final Test, nine behind

Rock-solid Jacob Bethell was 79 not out as England narrowed Australia's lead to just nine runs by tea on day four of the fifth and final Ashes Test on Wednesday, but veteran Joe Root fell cheaply.

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Ex-CIA agent convicted of spying for Soviets dies in prison

Ex-CIA agent convicted of spying for Soviets dies in prison

Aldrich Ames, the Central Intelligence Agency spy who was sentenced to life in prison for selling secrets to Moscow, costing the lives of a dozen double agents, died Monday in custody, US authorities said.

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James, Doncic carry Lakers past Pelicans

James, Doncic carry Lakers past Pelicans

LeBron James and Luka Doncic combined for 60 points as the Los Angeles Lakers went on a late scoring spree to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 111-103 on Tuesday.

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Vietnamese caught in Japan's illegal worker crackdown

Vietnamese caught in Japan's illegal worker crackdown

For a decade, Vietnamese worker Minh did tough jobs like sandblasting ships and welding steel, helping address rapidly ageing Japan's dire labour needs.

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Nostalgia and new fans as Tamagotchi turns 30

Nostalgia and new fans as Tamagotchi turns 30

Japan's Tamagotchi toys were a 1990s playground craze and the virtual pets that demand food and attention are still a hit among retro-loving Gen Z and nostalgic parents.

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Oil extends losses as Trump flags Venezuela shipments, stocks wobble

Oil extends losses as Trump flags Venezuela shipments, stocks wobble

Oil extended losses Wednesday after Donald Trump said Venezuela would turn over millions of barrels to the United States, while equities wobbled after a record-breaking start to the year.

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Overseas scholars drawn to China's scientific clout, funding

Overseas scholars drawn to China's scientific clout, funding

China's government has long made efforts to tempt top scientists from abroad, but researchers say its institutions themselves are increasingly attracting talent thanks to their generous funding and growing prestige.

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From music to mind reading: AI startups bet on earbuds

From music to mind reading: AI startups bet on earbuds

AI companies are on the hunt to design the ideal device to deliver AI's superpowers, and some new enterprises are convinced that headphones or earbuds are the way.

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'Of course it's not safe': small city in Russia tries to shrug off war

'Of course it's not safe': small city in Russia tries to shrug off war

In Russia's Tver, a medieval city two hours' drive from Moscow, locals have got used to not being able to use their phones for hours on end.

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