Solid Morocco hold Modric's Croatia at World Cup
Morocco held Croatia to a 0-0 draw in their opening game of the World Cup on Wednesday, producing a spirited display against the 2018 runners-up led by Luka Modric.
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Gucci set to part ways with star designer Michele: report
The Italian designer Alessandro Michele is set to leave Gucci, where he has overseen a surge in sales at the fashion powerhouse since 2015 but seen his star fade in recent seasons, according to a report in industry bible Women's Wear Daily on Wednesday.
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Wallabies star Hooper out of Wales match with concussion
Australia's Michael Hooper has been ruled out of Saturday's match against Wales in Cardiff with concussion, with the flanker joining an already lengthy injury list.
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Son fit enough to play in South Korea's World Cup opener, says coach
Son Heung-min will be able to play in South Korea's opening World Cup match against Uruguay on Thursday despite wearing a mask after facial surgery, coach Paulo Bento said.
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Ukraine says seized 'pro-Russian literature' from monasteries
Ukraine's security service said Wednesday it had seized "pro-Russian literature", cash and interrogated dozens during raids of several Orthodox monasteries that spurred a backlash from the Kremlin.
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German vice-chancellor backs armband protest at World Cup
Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck counselled the German men's national team to wear the "OneLove" armband banned by FIFA as they prepare to face Japan at the World Cup on Wednesday.
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Turkey vows intent 'stronger than ever' to secure Syrian border
Turkey said Wednesday it was more determined than ever to secure its Syrian border from attacks by Kurdish forces, threatening a ground operation "at the most convenient time."
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Credit Suisse expects Q4 pre-tax loss of $1.6 bn
Credit Suisse stocks tumbled again Wednesday after announcing it expects a surprise fourth-quarter pre-tax loss of up to $1.6 billion as it launches into a radical overhaul of its operations.
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Ronaldo seeks new club after Man Utd exit
Cristiano Ronaldo is searching for a new team after a tumultuous few hours at Manchester United, during which they announced the superstar forward was leaving and the club could be sold.
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UK top court rejects Scottish independence vote plans
Britain's highest court on Wednesday rejected a bid by the devolved Scottish government in Edinburgh to hold a new referendum on independence without London's consent.
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