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Serie A chief blasts Rabiot's criticism of Milan match in Australia

Serie A chief blasts Rabiot's criticism of Milan match in Australia

The CEO of Serie A on Wednesday slammed Adrien Rabiot's criticism of UEFA's decision to allow AC Milan to play a league fixture in Australia.

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From refugee to Nobel: Yaghi hails science's 'equalising force'

From refugee to Nobel: Yaghi hails science's 'equalising force'

Born into a family of Palestinian refugees in Jordan with little schooling, Nobel chemistry laureate Omar Yaghi on Wednesday paid tribute to science's "equalising force".

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De Minaur, Auger-Aliassime through to Shanghai quarter-finals

De Minaur, Auger-Aliassime through to Shanghai quarter-finals

Australia's Alex de Minaur cruised through to the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals on Wednesday, ousting Portugal's Nuno Borges 7-5, 6-2.

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Canal Istanbul stirs fear and uncertainty in nearby villages

Canal Istanbul stirs fear and uncertainty in nearby villages

In Sazlibosna village, along the planned route of the vast Canal Istanbul project, 68-year-old Yasar Demirkaya fidgets with worn prayer beads as he sips tea at a cafe, uncertain about the future.

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Root backs England to end Ashes drought in Australia

Root backs England to end Ashes drought in Australia

Joe Root insists England can end their 10-year long Ashes drought as they bid to finally "bring the urn home" from their tour to Australia later this year.

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British PM Starmer hails India opportunities after trade deal

British PM Starmer hails India opportunities after trade deal

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer touted "unparalleled" opportunities opening up in India as he made his inaugural visit to the country on Wednesday, seeking to promote a trade deal signed this summer.

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England captain Kane could miss Wales friendly

England captain Kane could miss Wales friendly

England captain Harry Kane could miss Thursday's friendly against Wales after the Bayern Munich striker was unable to train on Wednesday.

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Tennis increases support for players under corruption, doping investigation

Tennis increases support for players under corruption, doping investigation

Tennis players who are caught up in doping or corruption investigations will be entitled to a new series of support packages which were announced by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) on Wednesday.

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Russia says momentum from Putin-Trump meeting 'gone'

Russia says momentum from Putin-Trump meeting 'gone'

Russia said Wednesday that momentum towards reaching a peace deal in Ukraine had largely vanished following Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump's presidential summit in Alaska, dimming hopes for a quick end to the three-and-a-half year war.

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Gold tops $4,000 for first time as safe haven shines

Gold tops $4,000 for first time as safe haven shines

Gold surpassed $4,000 an ounce for the first time Wednesday as investors piled into the safe haven investment over various economic concerns including the US government shutdown.

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