England's Burn savours 'surreal' World Cup moment
England defender Dan Burn says it is "surreal" to be at the World Cup after a journeyman career that has taken him all the way from non-league football to the game's biggest stage.
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Key developments as Ukraine war grinds through summer
A Ukrainian city under threat, Russian supply routes targeted, and intensifying strikes on both sides: as Russia's invasion grinds through its fifth year, here are some of the key developments on the battlefield.
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Ancelotti urges patience as Brazil make slow World Cup start
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said that "you don't win a World Cup based on your first match" after the five-time champions laboured to a 1-1 draw with Morocco on Saturday.
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Despite strikes on Ukraine, Russian advances slow, analysts say
Ukrainian towns and cities have suffered months of intensifying Russian bombardment. But on the battlefield, Russia's offensive is showing signs of losing steam.
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Swiss head to polls in divisive anti-immigration vote
Swiss voters will decide the fate of a divisive anti-immigration proposal on Sunday to cap the country's population, and another referendum on restricting access to conscientious objection to military service.
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Protests set to grip Geneva ahead of G7 summit
Thousands of anti-G7 protesters were expected to rally in Geneva Sunday under a heavy police presence ahead of the summit in Evian, just across the border with France.
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Brazil begin World Cup bid with Morocco draw as Scotland enter the fray
Five-time winners Brazil needed a superb Vinicius Junior equaliser to draw 1-1 with Morocco in New Jersey in their opening game at the World Cup on Saturday, as one of the standout group-stage matchups lived up to its promise.
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Depay fit to start as Dutch launch World Cup title charge
Memphis Depay is fit to start the Netherlands' tasty World Cup opener against Japan in Dallas on Sunday, coach Ronald Koeman said, calling the attacker "a key part" of their title charge.
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Vinicius earns Brazil draw with Morocco in World Cup opener
Vinicius Junior scored a brilliant equaliser for Brazil in a 1-1 draw with Morocco on Saturday as the five-time World Cup winners made an uncertain start to the tournament in New Jersey.
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Hurricanes say Chiefs favourites for Super Rugby final
Coach Clark Laidlaw says his Wellington Hurricanes will be underdogs in the Super Rugby final against the Waikato Chiefs despite re-writing the record books in a flamboyant campaign.
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