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Arsenal resist Chelsea rally to reach women's Champions League semis

Arsenal resist Chelsea rally to reach women's Champions League semis

Defending champions Arsenal withstood a late Chelsea onslaught to book their place in the women's Champions League semi-finals despite a 1-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday to progress 3-2 on aggregate.

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France charges four over failed attack on US bank

France charges four over failed attack on US bank

French authorities Wednesday charged a young man and three minors in connection with an attempted attack against a Bank of America branch in Paris, as investigators explored suspicions a pro-Iran group was involved.

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Defending champ Pegula wins WTA Charleston opener

Defending champ Pegula wins WTA Charleston opener

Defending champion and top seed Jessica Pegula labored more than three hours to reach the round of 16 at the WTA Charleston Open on Wednesday with a 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 victory over Yulia Putintseva.

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New frog species carrying eggs on back discovered in Peru

New frog species carrying eggs on back discovered in Peru

Scientists have discovered a new species of miniature marsupial frog in the Peruvian Amazon that carries its young in a natural pouch on its back, a research institute reported Wednesday.

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Benfica winger Prestianni denies 'ugly' racism claims

Benfica winger Prestianni denies 'ugly' racism claims

Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni claimed on Wednesday that he had been punished "without evidence" following accusations that he racially abused Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior.

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Tuchel casts doubt on Foden's World Cup chances

Tuchel casts doubt on Foden's World Cup chances

Thomas Tuchel said Phil Foden's place in England's World Cup squad is "not a guarantee" after failing once more to hit peak form for the Three Lions.

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Trump says Iran president requests ceasefire, Tehran says 'false'

Trump says Iran president requests ceasefire, Tehran says 'false'

Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran's president had asked for a ceasefire but insisted the Islamic republic must first reopen the Strait of Hormuz ahead of a national address expected to touch on the state of the war.

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Slot hoping Salah can still burnish Liverpool legacy

Slot hoping Salah can still burnish Liverpool legacy

Arne Slot is hoping Mohamed Salah's farewell can inspire a strong end to Liverpool's season as he declared the Egyptian a living "legend" at the club.

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Astronauts strapped in for historic US lunar launch

Astronauts strapped in for historic US lunar launch

Four astronauts strapped into their seats Wednesday as crews made final preparations for a historic lunar odyssey that will see NASA send people around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years.

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Top World Bank official 'extremely concerned' by fallout of Iran war

Top World Bank official 'extremely concerned' by fallout of Iran war

The World Bank is "extremely concerned" about the effect the war on Iran will have on inflation, jobs and food security, and is in talks with member states on how to address immediate needs in the crisis, a top official told AFP on Wednesday.

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