French rugby players accused of rape land in Paris
Two French rugby players held in Argentina for almost two months on rape charges landed in Paris late Tuesday, after a court allowed them to return home pending the conclusion of their case.
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England call justifies 'difficult' road for Lille's Gomes
Angel Gomes said on Wednesday his rise at Lille, which has earned him a first call-up to the England squad, has justified the decision to leave Manchester United four years ago.
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VW bosses defend possible plant closures at stormy meeting
Volkswagen executives defended plans to consider the unprecedentedclosure of factories in Germany during a heated meeting Wednesday with thousands of staff, saying falling sales had hit it hard.
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20 migrants missing after wreck off Italy: UN
At least 20 migrants were missing in the Mediterranean after their vessel sank off the Italian island of Lampedusa, Italy's coastguard and a senior UN official said Wednesday.
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Dark, music-filled 'Joker' sequel brings Lady Gaga star power to Venice
A dark and music-filled "Joker" sequel brought Lady Gaga to Venice Wednesday, playing the star-crossed love interest of the DC Comics-inspired anti-hero in one of the year's most anticipated films.
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China shine in Paralympic powerlifting as Lingling betters own world record
China's women dominated the first day of powerlifting at the Paris Paralympics as Guo Lingling improved her world record in the up to 45kg class on Wednesday.
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Troubled Burberry exits London's top-tier shares index
British luxury fashion label Burberry is set to exit London's FTSE 100 after 15 years at the top-tier index, the stock exchange announced Wednesday, as analysts cited strategic mistakes and weak demand from China.
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Napoli outcast Osimhen joins Galatasaray on loan
Napoli outcast Victor Osimhen has agreed a season-long loan with Galatasaray without an option to buy, the Turkish champions and the Italian club confirmed on Wednesday.
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Head slays Scotland in rapid Australia T20 win
Travis Head smashed 80 off 25 balls as Australia chased down Scotland's 154 to win Wednesday's T20 international in Edinburgh inside 10 overs.
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Spanish PM picks minister as central bank chief, sparking row
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday appointed his minister for digital affairs Jose Luis Escriva as the Bank of Spain's new governor, raising concerns about the central bank's independence.
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