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EU helps cities tighten screws on Airbnb, holiday rentals
European cities will gain more leeway to curb short-term rentals such as Airbnb under plans aimed at bringing down housing costs in tourism hotspots put forward by the EU Wednesday.
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Courtois to put Belgium career on hold
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said in quotes published on Wednesday he has decided to put his Belgium career on standby until September 2027.
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Barca sign Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund
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EU fines Google 890 mn euros, risking US fury
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Floods in northeast India kill at least 41
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Deadly wildfires force thousands from homes in parts of Europe
Wildfires swept across parts of Italy, France and Spain on Wednesday, killing three firefighters and forcing thousands to flee as scorching temperatures and strong winds fuelled the blazes.
Record-equalling Red Sox streak halted at 15 wins
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Messi-less Miami beat Fire 3-2 to spoil Lewandowski's MLS debut
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Mercedes expect Hungary challenge from Hamilton and Ferrari
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Commonwealth Games 'where champions are made' despite slimmed down model, argues president
The president of Commonwealth Sport, Dr. Donald Rukare, told AFP the Commonwealth Games remains a stage "where champions are made" as Glasgow prepares to host a slimmed down version of the event.
Wilson captain, Slipper absent in Kiss's first Wallabies squad
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Argentine Football Association says US did not detain its president
Argentina's top football officials on Wednesday firmly denied reports that their federation's president and treasurer were detained and questioned upon leaving the United States after the World Cup final.
June heatwave cost UK economy more than £1bn: study
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Red Sox tie club record with 15th straight MLB win
The Boston Red Sox tied their 80-year-old franchise record with a 15th straight Major League Baseball win on Wednesday, a 6-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
US eyes offshore nuclear reactors
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EU conditionally clears Paramount bid for Warner Bros.
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Inter Miami signs Brazil veteran Casemiro but MLS probes deal
Inter Miami on Wednesday announced the signing of Brazil star Casemiro but Major League Soccer immediately said it was investigating allegations of tampering by the club over the deal.
Philipsen snaps 'horrible' drought with Tour de France stage 17 victory
Jasper Philipsen admitted he had been feeling the pressure before sprinting to a dominant victory from a reduced bunch at the end of the Tour de France's Alpine 17th stage on Wednesday, to end a "horrible" run of near misses.
Pogacar sweating on Yates's fitness ahead of Tour Queen stage
Tadej Pogacar said on Wednesday that he was hopeful team-mate Adam Yates would recover from an upset stomach in time to help him in his bid to win a record-equalling fifth Tour de France.
Philipsen ends 'horrible' drought with Tour de France 17th stage victory
Jasper Philipsen took a dominant victory in a reduced bunch sprint at the end of the Tour de France's Alpine 17th stage on Wednesday to end a "horrible" run of near misses.
Hungary's Orban says graft case is 'pretext' to target his party
Hungary's nationalist ex-prime minister Viktor Orban on Wednesday accused prosecutors of conducting a sham investigation into corruption allegations to justify seizing his Fidesz party's databases a day earlier.
Philipsen wins Tour de France 17th stage
Jasper Philipsen took a dominant victory in a reduced bunch sprint at the end of the Tour de France's Alpine 17th stage on Wednesday.
Happy birthday, George! UK prince becomes a teenager
The UK's Prince George, second in line to the throne, turned 13 on Wednesday as he readied to follow in his father Prince William's footsteps and start at the prestigious Eton College.
CAF chief Motsepe backs Infantino despite criticism
African football boss Patrice Motsepe offered an emphatic defence of FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Wednesday, portraying him as a devoted steward of the game and friend of the continent.
Evacuees from Spain's wildfire struggle with scale of devastation
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