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Formula One's bid to end bouncing faces bumpy passage

Formula One's bid to end bouncing faces bumpy passage

Formula One's bid to intervene in the sport's 'porpoising' row on health and safety grounds produced ill-tempered clashes among team bosses and no progress during the Canadian Grand Prix at the weekend.

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Rudiger says Ancelotti key to Real Madrid move

Rudiger says Ancelotti key to Real Madrid move

Antonio Rudiger said on Monday Carlo Ancelotti was instrumental in his decision to join Real Madrid from Chelsea this summer.

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Defiant Leclerc insists Ferrari can beat Red Bull and Verstappen

Defiant Leclerc insists Ferrari can beat Red Bull and Verstappen

Charles Leclerc left the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in defiant mood after Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix and insisted that he can overhaul Max Verstappen to win this year’s world championship.

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ConocoPhillips joins Qatar's mega gas expansion

ConocoPhillips joins Qatar's mega gas expansion

ConocoPhillips on Monday became the first US energy giant to sign up to help Qatar's massive natural gas expansion that has drawn global bidders anxious to assure new supplies.

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England recall Billy Vunipola for Australia Test series

England recall Billy Vunipola for Australia Test series

Eddie Jones on Monday recalled powerful Saracens forward Billy Vunipola and named veteran scrum-half Danny Care in his 36-man squad for England's three-Test Australia tour in July.

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European stocks aim higher despite recession worries

European stocks aim higher despite recession worries

Europe's main stock markets rose on Monday after a mixed Asian session, as traders set aside recession fears and French political uncertainty.

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Paris ballet head Aurelie Dupont quit to 'live differently'

Paris ballet head Aurelie Dupont quit to 'live differently'

The resignation of Aurelie Dupont, ballet director at the Paris Opera for the past six years, was a surprise, but the former prima ballerina insists there was no controversy behind it.

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Airlines seek govt support for net-zero pledge

Airlines seek govt support for net-zero pledge

World airlines on Monday called on governments to support the industry's goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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West Ham sign Rennes defender Nayef Aguerd

West Ham sign Rennes defender Nayef Aguerd

West Ham announced the signing of Rennes defender Nayef Aguerd on Monday in a deal worth a reported £30 million ($37 million) once add-ons are included.

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Ollivon heads up rookie France squad for double Japan tests

Ollivon heads up rookie France squad for double Japan tests

Toulon backrower Charles Ollivon heads up a 42-strong France squad named by coach Fabien Galthie on Monday to play two Tests against Japan next month.

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