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Bjorn named vice captain for Europe's Ryder Cup defence

Bjorn named vice captain for Europe's Ryder Cup defence

Thomas Bjorn will again serve as a deputy to Europe team captain Luke Donald at next year's Ryder Cup against the United States in New York.

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Mideast-related oil price spike threatens 'relatively good' economic outlook: IMF chief economist

Mideast-related oil price spike threatens 'relatively good' economic outlook: IMF chief economist

The recent oil price spike fueled by rising Middle East tensions has the potential to derail the IMF's "relatively good" outlook for the world economy, its chief economist told AFP.

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Scotland and Bath rugby star Russell sidelined by 'significant injury'

Scotland and Bath rugby star Russell sidelined by 'significant injury'

Finn Russell could struggle to play again this season after club side Bath said the Scotland fly-half had suffered a "significant injury" in a European Champions Cup loss to Exeter.

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Silva says double treble an 'inspiration' for Man City

Silva says double treble an 'inspiration' for Man City

Bernardo Silva says an unprecedented double treble is an "inspiration and motivation" as Manchester City prepare to host Real Madrid on Wednesday with a place in the Champions League semi-finals at stake.

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Vingegaard gives 'thumbs up' after leaving hospital

Vingegaard gives 'thumbs up' after leaving hospital

Two-time Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard gave a 'thumbs-up' sign as he left hospital on Tuesday following a horrific crash in the Tour of the Basque Country.

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Brussels orders shutdown of right-wing meet targeted by protests

Brussels orders shutdown of right-wing meet targeted by protests

Brussels authorities on Tuesday ordered the shutdown of a controversial gathering of hard-right European politicians, after it was targeted by online protesters and bumped from its first two choices of venue.

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'No alternative': Bremen suspend and fine Keita for strike

'No alternative': Bremen suspend and fine Keita for strike

Werder Bremen on Tuesday suspended Naby Keita "until the end of the season" and handed the midfielder "a substantial fine" after he refused to play against Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday.

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'Great season' still possible for Bayern, says Kane before Arsenal clash

'Great season' still possible for Bayern, says Kane before Arsenal clash

Striker Harry Kane said Tuesday Bayern Munich still have a chance of a "great season" by winning the Champions League, before Wednesday's home quarter final second leg against Arsenal.

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UN says $1 billion aid urgently needed for crisis-hit Ethiopia

UN says $1 billion aid urgently needed for crisis-hit Ethiopia

The UN appealed Tuesday for pledges to address the "critical" humanitarian situation in Ethiopia, where more than 21 million people need aid, and a dire food crisis is deepening.

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Scholz urges China to use Russia 'influence' to end Ukraine war

Scholz urges China to use Russia 'influence' to end Ukraine war

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Tuesday he had urged Xi Jinping to press ally Russia to end its "senseless" war in Ukraine and that the Chinese President had agreed to back a peace conference in Switzerland.

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