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Olympic torch odyssey reaches the surf of Tahiti

Olympic torch odyssey reaches the surf of Tahiti

The Olympic torch touched new ground - and water - by landing in French Polynesia, shining the flame on Tahiti which will host the surfing event of Paris 2024.

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Euro 2024 pressure is a privilege for England, says Pickford

Euro 2024 pressure is a privilege for England, says Pickford

Jordan Pickford urged England to embrace the pressure of being considered one of the pre-tournament favourites for Euro 2024 as the Three Lions aim to end a 58-year wait to win a major men's tournament.

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McIlroy stumbles while Detry, Hatton charge at US Open

McIlroy stumbles while Detry, Hatton charge at US Open

Rory McIlroy, chasing his first major triumph in 10 years, stumbled from a share of the lead with two bogeys early in Friday's second round of the US Open at Pinehurst.

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French stocks drag down European markets on election jitters

French stocks drag down European markets on election jitters

The Paris stock exchange slipped on Friday towards its worst week in more than two years and the euro fell, dragging down other European markets as investors fret over France's looming snap election.

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Kilts and bagpipes: Scotland's 'Tartan Army' in Munich for Euros opener

Kilts and bagpipes: Scotland's 'Tartan Army' in Munich for Euros opener

Wearing kilts and filling the air with the strains of bagpipes, Scotland's "Tartan Army" descended on Munich for Friday's opening game of Euro 2024 where their side face a tough clash against hosts Germany.

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Veteran Giroud ready to 'pass on the baton' to France's new generation

Veteran Giroud ready to 'pass on the baton' to France's new generation

Veteran France striker Olivier Giroud knows he is no longer a first choice for his country going into Euro 2024 and says he is ready to be a father figure for the emerging generation as Les Bleus aim to win the continental title for the first time in almost quarter of a century.

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Putin says Ukraine must withdraw troops to start peace talks

Putin says Ukraine must withdraw troops to start peace talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Moscow would only halt its offensive on Ukraine if Kyiv effectively surrenders by pulling its troops out of the east and south and dropping its bid for NATO membership.

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F1 fireball survivor Grosjean realising Le Mans dream

F1 fireball survivor Grosjean realising Le Mans dream

Romain Grosjean, whose Formula One career ended in flames at the Bahrain Grand Prix in 2020, is among a posse of F1 drivers competing in this weekend's Le Mans 24 Hours race.

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G7 hammers China over Russia ties, 'harmful' trade

G7 hammers China over Russia ties, 'harmful' trade

G7 leaders meeting in Italy Friday hardened their tone against China, warning Beijing to stop sending weapons components to Russia and play by the rules on trade, according to a draft summit statement.

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Injured McGregor pulls out of UFC return

Injured McGregor pulls out of UFC return

Conor McGregor's comeback fight has been cancelled due to injury just two weeks before he was due to face Michael Chandler in Las Vegas.

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