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Legendary 130-year-old French wine restored after decades under Czech castle floor

Legendary 130-year-old French wine restored after decades under Czech castle floor

Eight bottles of a legendary French wine that survived World War II and decades of communist rule hidden under a Czech castle floor have been lovingly restored by the chateau that produced them some 130 years ago.

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UN warns world to prepare for El Nino extreme weather

UN warns world to prepare for El Nino extreme weather

There is an 80-percent chance of the warming El Nino phenomenon developing between June and August, increasing the risk of extreme weather events, the World Meteorological Organization said Tuesday.

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Liverpool legend Dalglish reveals cancer treatment

Liverpool legend Dalglish reveals cancer treatment

Liverpool and Scotland great Kenny Dalglish has revealed he is undergoing treatment for cancer.

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Iran World Cup squad to head for Mexico via Spain

Iran World Cup squad to head for Mexico via Spain

Iran's football team will leave for Spain this weekend en route to their World Cup base in Mexico despite still awaiting visas, the head of the country's football federation said.

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French astronaut to fly to commercial space station under deal

French astronaut to fly to commercial space station under deal

Two French astronauts are to blast into space next year, one of whom will stay on board the world's first commercial space station, under a new deal sealed between France and the US company Vast.

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Bologna announce Tedesco as new coach, replacing Italiano

Bologna announce Tedesco as new coach, replacing Italiano

Serie A side Bologna announced on Tuesday Domenico Tedesco would take over as coach to replace Vincenzo Italiano, who left last week.

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Oil falls, stocks rise as traders bet on Mideast progress

Oil falls, stocks rise as traders bet on Mideast progress

Oil prices retreated and stock markets largely gained Tuesday as investors assessed the chances of a Middle East peace agreement, with tech shares enjoying another strong showing thanks to AI enthusiasm.

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Liverpool close to hiring Iraola: reports

Liverpool close to hiring Iraola: reports

Liverpool are in advanced talks with former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola as they seek a replacement for Arne Slot, according to reports on Tuesday.

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Southampton boss Eckert takes blame for 'spygate' scandal

Southampton boss Eckert takes blame for 'spygate' scandal

Southampton manager Tonda Eckert has apologised for orchestrating the "spygate" scandal that led to the club's expulsion from the Championship play-offs as owner Dragan Solak insisted that he would not sack the German.

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Mozambique says five citizens killed in S. Africa 'xenophobic attacks'

Mozambique says five citizens killed in S. Africa 'xenophobic attacks'

Mozambique said five of its nationals were killed in "xenophobic attacks" in South Africa at the weekend and efforts were underway Tuesday to repatriate hundreds of others.

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