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Vodafone to take full ownership of UK mobile operator

Vodafone to take full ownership of UK mobile operator

British mobile phone giant Vodafone announced Tuesday it has agreed a £4.3 billion ($5.8 billion) deal to take full ownership of the country's biggest mobile phone operator, VodafoneThree.

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Sabalenka ready to boycott Grand Slams over prize money

Sabalenka ready to boycott Grand Slams over prize money

World number one Aryna Sabalenka said Tuesday she was ready to boycott the Grand Slam tournaments in order to have a greater share of the prize money.

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US trade gap widens in March as AI spending boosts imports

US trade gap widens in March as AI spending boosts imports

The US trade deficit grew slightly less than expected in March, government data showed Tuesday, as spending linked to the artificial intelligence buildout boosted imports.

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Murphy warns snooker hopefuls to 'work harder' to match Chinese stars

Murphy warns snooker hopefuls to 'work harder' to match Chinese stars

Shaun Murphy has warned the rising stars of British snooker to work even harder if they are to compete against the influx of Chinese talent into the sport.

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Race to find port for hantavirus-stricken cruise ship

Race to find port for hantavirus-stricken cruise ship

Health authorities were racing to find a port for a cruise ship battling a suspected hantavirus outbreak Tuesday, as it remained off Cape Verde with passengers isolating after three people died.

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Edin Terzic to become Athletic Bilbao coach next season

Edin Terzic to become Athletic Bilbao coach next season

Former Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic will take charge of Athletic Bilbao next season, the club announced on Tuesday, following the departure of Ernesto Valverde this summer.

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Borthwick backed by RFU to take England to 2027 Rugby World Cup

Borthwick backed by RFU to take England to 2027 Rugby World Cup

Steve Borthwick was backed on Tuesday by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to be England's coach at the 2027 Rugby World Cup following a review of the team's dismal campaign in this year's Six Nations.

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German car-ramming suspect had mental health problems: reports

German car-ramming suspect had mental health problems: reports

A man suspected of ploughing a car into a crowd in the eastern German city of Leipzig, killing two people, had recently been treated for mental health problems, reports said Tuesday.

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Pyongyang calling: North Korea shows off own-brand phones

Pyongyang calling: North Korea shows off own-brand phones

North Korea has welcomed foreign visitors and firms to a trade fair this week, showcasing homegrown products including the latest model of its sleek Jindallae smartphone.

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Iran warns 'not even started' in Hormuz

Iran warns 'not even started' in Hormuz

Iran's powerful chief negotiator warned the United States against any further escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, after a spate of attacks risked reigniting the Middle East war.

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