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Alcaraz pulls out of Barcelona Open with wrist injury

Alcaraz pulls out of Barcelona Open with wrist injury

Carlos Alcaraz withdrew on Wednesday from the Barcelona Open because of a wrist injury that troubled him in his first-round match, potentially casting doubt over his Roland Garros defence.

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World Bank announces water security plan covering one billion people

World Bank announces water security plan covering one billion people

The World Bank announced a plan Wednesday that aims to improve secure water access for a billion people within the next four years.

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Man Utd's Maguire out of Chelsea match after extra one-game ban

Man Utd's Maguire out of Chelsea match after extra one-game ban

Harry Maguire will miss Manchester United's Premier League game away to Chelsea on Saturday after being handed an additional one-match ban for his reaction to being sent off at Bournemouth.

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Doubles champion Jamie Murray retires from tennis

Doubles champion Jamie Murray retires from tennis

Jamie Murray, who became the first British doubles player to be ranked world number one, announced his retirement from tennis on Wednesday at the age of 40.

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Merz praises Lufthansa on centenary as strikes ruin party

Merz praises Lufthansa on centenary as strikes ruin party

Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday praised "the strategic importance" of Lufthansa as the German airline giant marked its centenary, but the celebrations were marred by a wave of recent strikes.

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Brazil Supreme Court orders probe into Flavio Bolsonaro for 'slander' of Lula

Brazil Supreme Court orders probe into Flavio Bolsonaro for 'slander' of Lula

Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered an investigation of Flavio Bolsonaro, the main rival of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in upcoming elections, for slander over a post linking Lula to drug trafficking.

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IMF chief warns of 'tough times' if oil prices stay high

IMF chief warns of 'tough times' if oil prices stay high

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned Wednesday of difficult times ahead for the global economy if war in the Middle East is unresolved and oil prices stay high, adding that inflation risks could seep into food prices.

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New tools rescue old art at Madrid's Prado museum

New tools rescue old art at Madrid's Prado museum

In a quiet space secluded from the throngs of daily visitors to Madrid's Prado art museum, a team of experts perpetuate an ancient tradition of restoring centuries-old European cultural treasures.

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Verstappen understands 'bigger picture' in power unit debate: F1 boss Domenicali

Verstappen understands 'bigger picture' in power unit debate: F1 boss Domenicali

Formula 1 boss Stefano Domenicali on Wednesday called on drivers, including the outspoken Max Verstappen, to "be respectful" of the sport but said changes to this year's new power unit regulations needed to be made.

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Hearn wants Katie Taylor to top Croke Park bill, rules out Fury-Joshua in Dublin

Hearn wants Katie Taylor to top Croke Park bill, rules out Fury-Joshua in Dublin

Eddie Hearn said on Wednesday Katie Taylor deserves top-billing for her farewell fight at Croke Park as he ruled out the Dublin stadium staging the long-awaited 'Battle of Britain' clash between former world heavyweight champions Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.

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