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Mango founder's son arrested in Spain over father's death
Spanish police said Tuesday they have arrested the eldest son of Mango clothing empire founder Isak Andic over his father's death during a hiking trip in December 2024.
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Neuer set for return to Germany World Cup squad: reports
Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is set for a surprise return to Germany's World Cup squad as the number one option two years after announcing his international retirement, German media reported on Tuesday.
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Hong Kong mogul Jimmy Lai's 'punditry' not criminal: lawyer
Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai's lawyer clashed with judges on Thursday over whether the pro-democracy newspaper founder's "armchair punditry" on social media and other platforms breached the city's national security law.
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Bournemouth sign 'proven winner' Adli from Leverkusen
Moroccan international Amine Adli was hailed as a "proven winner" after he signed for Premier League side Bournemouth from German outfit Bayer Leverkusen on Thursday.
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Suspended Thai PM testifies in court case seeking her ouster
Thailand's suspended prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra testified on Thursday in a case seeking her removal from office over her handling of the kingdom's border row with Cambodia.
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Shilton congratulates Brazilian goalkeeper Fabio on breaking record
England goalkeeping legend Peter Shilton hailed Fluminense shot stopper Fabio breaking his record for most competitive appearances in men's football as a "brilliant achievement".
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Fraser-Pryce seeks Brussels boost ahead of Tokyo worlds
Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will headline a star-studded women's 100m at Friday's Brussels Diamond League meet, seeking some improved form just three weeks out from her final world championships in Tokyo.
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Ten hurt, 90 arrested as match abandoned following fan violence in Argentina
Ten people were injured and 90 arrested Wednesday after violent clashes between rival fans during a Copa Sudamericana match involving Argentina's Independiente and visiting Universidad de Chile in Buenos Aires, club officials and police said.
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Indian heritage restorers piece together capital's past
In a climate-controlled room in India's capital, restorers carefully piece together rare historical documents and artefacts to rescue irreplaceable fragments that provide a unique window into New Delhi's past.
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Australian Rules player suspended for homophobic slur
An Australian Rules star was banned Thursday over a homophobic slur against an opponent -- the sixth player in two seasons to suffer the same fate.
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Malaysia rules out return of F1 over costs
Malaysia on Thursday ruled out Formula One returning to the country in the near future, citing costs and an already packed racing calendar.
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German firm gives 'second life' to used EV batteries
A German company is putting used electric vehicle batteries to new use by stacking them into fridge-size units that homes and businesses can use to store their excess solar and wind energy.
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Wallabies great Will Genia announces retirement at 37
Former Australia scrum-half Will Genia hung up his boots on Thursday after almost two decades in the game and 110 Tests, with colleagues showering praise on the dynamic number nine.
South Africa spinner Subrayen cited for suspect bowling action
South African off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen was Thursday ruled out of the second one-day international against Australia after being reported for a suspect bowling action.
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Menendez brothers face parole board seeking freedom after parents murders
Lyle and Erik Menendez will appear before California's parole board to seek freedom this week, more than 35 years after the shotgun murders of their parents in the family's luxury Beverly Hills home.
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Suspended Thai PM in court for case seeking her ouster
Thailand's suspended prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrived at court on Thursday to testify in a case seeking to remove her from office over her handling of the kingdom's border row with Cambodia.
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Errani, Vavassori retain US Open mixed doubles title in revamped event
Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori retained their US Open mixed doubles title on Wednesday, beating Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud 6-3, 5-7, 10-6 in the final of a new-look competition that kicked off action at the last Grand Slam of the year.
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Surging tourism is polluting Antarctica, scientists warn
Soaring numbers of tourists and expanding research projects are increasingly polluting Antarctica, scientists warned Wednesday, a fresh blow for one of Earth's most pristine environments already threatened by human-driven climate change.
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Ten Hag hoping for fresh start at rebuilding Leverkusen
One year on from their stunning unbeaten Bundesliga title triumph, new Bayern Leverkusen coach Erik Ten Hag has been handed the task of rebuilding the club, along with his own reputation.
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Five players to watch at the Women's Rugby World Cup
The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup starts on Friday, with players from 16 teams looking to make an impact on the global stage, be they professional, semi-professional or amateur.
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Suarez fills Messi void as Inter Miami beat Tigres 2-1
Luis Suarez scored a penalty in each half to give Inter Miami a 2-1 victory over Tigres UANL on Wednesday, stepping up to fill the void after Lionel Messi was ruled out of the Leagues Cup quarter-final clash.
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Newcastle host Liverpool amid Isak stand-off, Spurs test new-look Man City
Liverpool can expect a hostile reception when they travel to Newcastle on Monday amid their pursuit of wantaway Magpies striker Alexander Isak, while Manchester City and Tottenham face off in an early examination of their ambitions for the season.
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South Africa spinner Subrayen cited for suspect action
South African off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen has been reported for a suspect bowling action during the team's thumping 98-run victory over Australia in the first one-day international in Cairns.
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Polaris Renewable Energy Announces Renewal Of Normal Course Issuer Bid
TORONTO, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / August 21, 2025 / Polaris Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:PIF) ("Polaris" or the "Company") today announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") has accepted its notice of intention to renew its normal course issuer bid ("NCIB").
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Messi ruled out of Miami's Leagues Cup quarter-final v Tigres
Lionel Messi was ruled out of Inter Miami's Leagues Cup quarter-final against Tigres UANL on Wednesday, a day after coach Javier Mascherano revealed the Argentine superstar was still struggling with injury.
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Celtic held by Kairat Almaty in Champions League play-off
Celtic's Champions League hopes are firmly in the balance after they were held to a goalless draw by Kairat Almaty of Kazakhstan in Glasgow in the first leg of their play-off tie on Wednesday, while Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce played out a goalless draw with Benfica.
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Arsenal could hijack Spurs' bid for Palace star Eze - reports
Arsenal are poised to snatch Eberechi Eze from under the noses of arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur in what could be one of the most audacious moves of the Premier League's summer transfer window, it was reported Wednesday.
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Namibian Shalulile equals South African scoring record
Namibian Peter Shalulile equalled the South African Premier Soccer League scoring record by claiming his 129th goal when Mamelodi Sundowns beat Magesi 2-0 in the Premiership on Wednesday.
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PlayStation prices rise as US tariffs bite
Sony on Wednesday said it is bumping up the price of PlayStation 5 video game consoles by $50 in the United States due to a "challenging economic environment."
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Games publisher kepler on cloud nine after smash hits
Games publisher Kepler Interactive has notched up two of the breakout titles of the year with "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" and "Rematch", reaping the rewards for developing independent projects on tight budgets.
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Seville storms past Lyles for Lausanne 100m win
Jamaica's Oblique Seville trumped Olympic champion Noah Lyles in the 100m at Wednesday's Diamond League meet in Lausanne, just three weeks away from the world championships in Tokyo.
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Brazil records 65 percent drop in Amazon area burned by fire
The area of Amazon rainforest lost to fires in Brazil in July fell 65 percent compared to a year ago, the MapBiomas monitoring platform said Wednesday, boosting the government as it prepares to host the UN climate change conference.
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England women's rugby coach Mitchell says World Cup favourites' tag 'irrelevant'
England coach John Mitchell believes it is "irrelevant" his side are favourites to win the Women's Rugby World Cup.
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Palace transfer targets Eze and Guehi to start in European tie
Oliver Glasner has insisted both Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi will start in Crystal Palace's Conference League play-off first leg at home to Fredrikstad on Thursday.
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Tall ships sail into Amsterdam for giant maritime festival
Tall ships from around the world paraded up the North Sea Canal into Amsterdam on Wednesday, with crews from Peru, Uruguay, Germany and France waving from their decks as crowds cheered along the banks.
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Woods to head PGA Tour committee to overhaul golf
Tiger Woods will head a new player-led committee aimed at overseeing a radical shake-up of professional golf in North America, PGA Tour chief executive Brian Rolapp announced on Wednesday.
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Ombudsman gives Gosden another International, Derby hero Lambourn loses
Ombudsman gave trainer John Gosden his fourth victory in the last eight International Stakes, the feature race on the opening day of the Ebor meeting, on Wednesday but there was a surprise defeat for Epsom Derby winner Lambourn.
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England expects at Women's Rugby World Cup as hosts name strong side for opener
Tournament hosts England head into the Women's Rugby World Cup as strong favourites, but are under huge pressure to end more than a decade of disappointment in the sport's showpiece event.
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Marseille's Rabiot, Rowe up for sale after 'extremely violent' bust-up: club president
Marseille president Pablo Longoria said Wednesday that the French giants had decided to place star player Adrien Rabiot and English winger Jonathan Rowe on the transfer list as the result of an "extremely violent" dressing room bust-up.
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Shearer accuses Isak of pouring 'flames on fire' of Newcastle row
Newcastle great Alan Shearer has accused wantaway striker Alexander Isak of pouring "flames on the fire" of his row with the Magpies by accusing the northeast club of breaking promises.
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England unchanged for Women's Rugby World Cup opener against the USA
England coach John Mitchell has named an unchanged team from their final warm-up game for their Women's Rugby World Cup opener against the United States in Sunderland on Friday.