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'Never underestimate a wounded buffalo': Dutch coach on England clash

'Never underestimate a wounded buffalo': Dutch coach on England clash

The Netherlands have prepared for the "best England possible", Dutch assistant coach Ryan van Niekerk said of their World Cup clash against the demoralised defending champions.

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Europe's Euclid space telescope releases first images

Europe's Euclid space telescope releases first images

The first images from Europe's Euclid space telescope were released on Tuesday, showing a nebula resembling a horse's head, never-before-seen distant galaxies and even "circumstantial evidence" of elusive dark matter.

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Green 'Marianne' brings climate crisis to French letterboxes

Green 'Marianne' brings climate crisis to French letterboxes

A green version of national symbol Marianne will adorn French envelopes from this month, after President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a new standard postage stamp highlighting environmental themes.

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Bayern boss Tuchel lauds 'outstanding' Kane

Bayern boss Tuchel lauds 'outstanding' Kane

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel lavished praise on "outstanding" striker Harry Kane on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's Champions League match against Galatasaray.

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Ohio votes in latest post-Roe US abortion referendum

Ohio votes in latest post-Roe US abortion referendum

Ohio voters on Tuesday are choosing whether to enshrine abortion rights into the state's constitution, in what may well be a bellwether on an issue likely to dominate next year's US presidential race.

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Bellingham a doubt for Braga clash: Madrid coach Ancelotti

Bellingham a doubt for Braga clash: Madrid coach Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Jude Bellingham was a doubt for his team's clash with Braga in the Champions League on Wednesday after the midfielder hurt his shoulder at the weekend.

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'Too early for Germany return' says 'keeper Neuer

'Too early for Germany return' says 'keeper Neuer

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will not play in the upcoming fixtures against Turkey and Austria, saying on Tuesday the games were "too soon" as he continues his comeback after injury.

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'Exceptional' floods hit northern France: authorities

'Exceptional' floods hit northern France: authorities

Flooding has hit dozens of towns in northern France, leaving roads sometimes only passable in boats and dozens of schools closed, authorities said Tuesday.

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Ex-film director wins France's top literary prize

Ex-film director wins France's top literary prize

France's top literary prize, the Goncourt, was awarded Tuesday to former film director Jean-Baptiste Andrea for his novel "Veiller sur elle" ("Watch Over Her") set in Italy's dark fascist years.

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Ton-up Zadran takes Afghanistan to 291-5 against Australia

Ton-up Zadran takes Afghanistan to 291-5 against Australia

Ibrahim Zadran scored Afghanistan's first World Cup hundred as the tournament's surprise package team made 291-5 against five-time champions Australia in a group match in Mumbai on Tuesday.

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