McIlroy cautious over sanctions for players in Saudi-funded series
Rory McIlroy said Wednesday players joining a new Saudi-backed golf series should not face heavy sanctions but reiterated he had no interest in signing up to the controversial venture.
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President Emmanuel Macron urged the French government on Wednesday to investigate with "full transparency" the chaos at this weekend's Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid, as the interior minister came under increasing pressure over the police's handling.
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Jubilee boost then brake predicted for UK economy
Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee should provide a boost to Britain's beleaguered retail and tourism sectors, but could also then slow the stuttering economy, analysts said on Wednesday.
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Women's matches less appealing at French Open, says Mauresmo
Former world number one and two-time Grand Slam title winner Amelie Mauresmo said Wednesday that women's matches had less appeal at the French Open when it came to controversial night session scheduling.
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Nadal 'fighting spirit' inspires Kasatkina to reach French Open semi-final
Daria Kasatkina said Rafael Nadal's late-night "fighting spirit" in defeating Novak Djokovic to make the French Open quarter-finals inspired her to secure a maiden Grand Slam semi-final spot on Wednesday.
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World No. 1 Swiatek extends winning run to reach French Open semis
Iga Swiatek powered into the French Open semi-finals on Wednesday as a comfortable victory over American Jessica Pegula extended the world number one's winning streak to 33 matches.
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US taps affable veteran diplomat for Ethiopia peace bid
The United States on Wednesday named Mike Hammer, a veteran diplomat known for his frankness and amiability, as envoy for the Horn of Africa with the delicate task of building on Ethiopia's fragile efforts toward peace.
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Venice film fest to give Deneuve lifetime achievement award
French film legend Catherine Deneuve will receive an honorary award at the 79th Venice Film Festival, organisers said Wednesday.
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Turkey renews threat of military offensive in Syria
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday renewed threats of a military offensive in northern Syria, which he said would target Kurdish "terrorists".
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11 dead, over 30 missing after Hurricane Agatha hits Mexico: officials
At least 33 people remained missing and 11 were confirmed dead Wednesday after Hurricane Agatha swept through Mexico, local officials said.
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