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France blames stomach bug for new cruise outbreak, lifts lockdown

France blames stomach bug for new cruise outbreak, lifts lockdown

French authorities on Wednesday allowed asymptomatic passengers to leave a British cruise ship, saying a gastrointestinal virus was behind an outbreak of sickness that came after an elderly man died of a heart attack.

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Matthew Perry drug middleman jailed for two years

Matthew Perry drug middleman jailed for two years

A middleman who helped provide "Friends" actor Matthew Perry with the drugs that killed him was jailed in California on Wednesday.

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Warsh confirmed as Fed chair as central bank faces Trump assault

Warsh confirmed as Fed chair as central bank faces Trump assault

The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve chairman to lead a central bank whose independence is under attack and with inflation at a three-year high.

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Kohli ton powers Bengaluru past Kolkata, to top of IPL

Kohli ton powers Bengaluru past Kolkata, to top of IPL

Virat Kohli struck an unbeaten 105 to lead defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the top of the IPL table with a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday.

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Four ejected from Eurovision after Israel song disruption

Four ejected from Eurovision after Israel song disruption

Four people were thrown out of the first Eurovision Song Contest semi-final, which saw attempts to disrupt Israel's performance, organisers said Wednesday.

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Sarah Taylor named England men's fielding coach

Sarah Taylor named England men's fielding coach

Former England women's wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor has been named as fielding coach for the men's team during next month's Test series against New Zealand in a landmark appointment.

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No plans for PGA outside USA or moving off May date

No plans for PGA outside USA or moving off May date

The PGA Championship is not considering playing the event outside the United States or moving off its current May date, PGA of America officials said on Wednesday.

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Key urges 'world-class' bowler Robinson to make England recall count

Key urges 'world-class' bowler Robinson to make England recall count

England cricket chief Rob Key highlighted Ollie Robinson's eye-catching statistics after recalling the seamer for the first Test against New Zealand following two years in the international wilderness.

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From Black Death to Covid, ships have long hosted outbreaks

From Black Death to Covid, ships have long hosted outbreaks

A deadly outbreak on a cruise liner is just the latest in a long history of infectious diseases spreading rapidly in the cramped confines of ships, from the Black Death to Covid.

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Furyk wants long-term US Ryder blueprint, maybe role for Tiger

Furyk wants long-term US Ryder blueprint, maybe role for Tiger

Jim Furyk said Wednesday he wants a long-term blueprint for United States success in the Ryder Cup, with the 2027 American captain also seeing a possible role next year for Tiger Woods.

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