Rodri approves Barcelona transfer talks with Man City: Barca source to AFP
Spain midfield talisman Rodri has authorised Barcelona to start talks with Manchester City for a potential transfer, a source from the reigning La Liga champions told AFP on Thursday.
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Venezuela unable to tally missing from cataclysmic quakes
Official figures show that over 6,000 people died in the horrific earthquakes that struck Venezuela in June, but authorities are keeping their lips sealed about how many more are missing.
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Migrant children risk abuse on streets of Ceuta, aid groups warn
Hundreds of unaccompanied children are at risk of abuse and exploitation as they sleep rough on the streets of Ceuta after taking part in the mass migrant entry into the Spanish territory a week ago, aid groups warned Thursday.
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Le Court sprints to stage six Tour de France Femmes win
Mauritian rider Kim Le Court overcame an early fall and mechanical problems on Thursday to win a sprint finish for stage six of the Tour de France Femmes as Swiss rival Marlen Reusser retained the leader's yellow jersey.
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Oil price shoots up as stocks tread water
Oil prices barrelled ahead again Thursday, extending their volatile run, while global stock markets were stuck as investors assessed corporate earnings, with tech firms back under pressure.
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Doping body says Parker's positive cocaine test caused by nutritionist
Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has been cleared to return to the ring after serving a three-month drugs ban that authorities said was down to his nutritionist.
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British Grand Prix stays on MotoGP calendar until 2028
The British Grand Prix will remain on the MotoGP World Championship calendar until at least 2028.
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UEFA says boycott of World Cups stands despite FIFA backdown on private investment
European football's governing body UEFA said they would maintain their boycott of the men's and women's World Cups on Thursday despite FIFA withdrawing the plan to open up their competitions to private investment.
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Britain's EasyJet flies into US hands as takeover confirmed
Britain's no-frills airline EasyJet confirmed Thursday a £5.7-billion ($7.7-billion) takeover by US private equity firm Apollo after a rival American firm pulled out of the bidding.
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Rheinmetall sales keep surging despite cancelled naval frigate project
German weapons maker Rheinmetall said Thursday it expects to lose around 300 million euros ($346 million) on Berlin's surprise decision to scrap a major naval frigate programme, but hopes to offset the losses with new partnerships.
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