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France star Mbappe calls for players to get more time off

France star Mbappe calls for players to get more time off

France captain Kylian Mbappe said Thursday that top footballers do not necessarily play too many matches but do need more time off in a crowded schedule which offers little time for a break.

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RFK Jr defends US health agency shake up, Democrats call for his ouster

RFK Jr defends US health agency shake up, Democrats call for his ouster

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy said Thursday that firing a top government scientist was "absolutely necessary," as he faced blistering criticism from Democrats urging him to resign over his steps to curb vaccines.

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Trump's Fed governor pick vows to uphold central bank independence

Trump's Fed governor pick vows to uphold central bank independence

Donald Trump's pick to join the Federal Reserve's board of governors pledged to uphold US central bank independence if confirmed -- but was coy about leaving his current White House role in the process, as the institution faces growing pressure from the president to slash interest rates.

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Norris brushes off Dutch setback before Italian GP battle with Piastri

Norris brushes off Dutch setback before Italian GP battle with Piastri

Lando Norris has moved on from the bad luck which forced him to retire in the closing laps of the Dutch Grand Prix as he prepares to renew his Formula One title tussle with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri at the Italian GP.

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In-form Breetzke stars as South Africa post 330-8 against England

In-form Breetzke stars as South Africa post 330-8 against England

South Africa's Matthew Breetzke extended his record streak as he became the first batsman in one-day international history to start his career with five consecutive scores of fifty or more.

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France says 26 countries commit to Ukraine deployment if peace agreed

France says 26 countries commit to Ukraine deployment if peace agreed

Over two dozen countries have pledged to take part in a force to be deployed in Ukraine after any peace accord with Russia, aiming to deter Moscow from ever again attacking its neighbour, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday.

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White House quietly drops WTO, ILO from foreign aid cut list

White House quietly drops WTO, ILO from foreign aid cut list

The World Trade Organization and the International Labour Organization told AFP on Thursday that they no longer figured among entities targeted in the White House's latest round of foreign aid cuts.

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Wales edge Kazakhstan to boost World Cup hopes

Wales edge Kazakhstan to boost World Cup hopes

Kieffer Moore's goal gave Wales a 1-0 win away in Kazakhstan in World Cup qualifying on Thursday to hand Craig Bellamy's side a major boost in their attempt to make next year's tournament in North America.

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Ayuso sprints to Vuelta stage 12 victory as tensions ease

Ayuso sprints to Vuelta stage 12 victory as tensions ease

Juan Ayuso sprinted to victory in the 12th stage of the Vuelta a Espana on Thursday to seal his second win at this year's race.

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Could humans become immortal, as Putin was heard telling Xi?

Could humans become immortal, as Putin was heard telling Xi?

Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have been recorded on a hot mic discussing how organ transplants and other medical advances could let humans live past 150 years -- or even become immortal.

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