Qantas to launch non-stop Sydney-London flights in October 2027
Australian airline Qantas announced it will launch the world's first non-stop flights between London and Sydney in October 2027.
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Kane scores twice as England beat Croatia to launch World Cup charge
Harry Kane scored twice in the first half as England eventually saw off Croatia 4-2 to launch their World Cup title assault in Texas on Wednesday.
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Danilo backs Brazil to get over World Cup 'fright'
Danilo admitted on Wednesday that Brazil's lacklustre start to the World Cup was "frightening", but said he was confident the team would improve.
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Iran to dilute its enriched uranium under accord with US to end Mideast war
The United States and Iran on Wednesday released the text of their agreement to end the Middle East war, with Tehran committing to dilute its enriched uranium while being allowed to resume oil sales.
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South Africa's Broos hits out at 'trash' talk, targets World Cup redemption
South Africa coach Hugo Broos said he will take no notice of the "trash" criticism he has faced as Bafana Bafana try to get their World Cup back on track against the Czech Republic on Thursday.
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US Fed chair Warsh vows reforms as central bank signals rate hikes on horizon
US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh on Wednesday vowed wide-ranging reforms at the central bank, as its rate-setting committee held rates steady but projected a rate hike by year-end to counter surging inflation.
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US stocks fall, dollar rallies as Fed raises inflation forecast
Wall Street stocks finished decisively lower Wednesday while the dollar rallied after the Federal Reserve raised its inflation forecast and projected an interest rate hike by year-end.
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No split loyalties for US star 'Jedi' Robinson
Antonee "Jedi" Robinson, the USA's Liverpool-raised left-back with a strong British accent, is laser-focused on helping his national team go deep into the World Cup they are co-hosting, and will have no soft spot for his country of birth when they kick off against Croatia on Wednesday.
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Czechs eye World Cup liftoff against South Africa
Czech Republic captain Ladislav Krejci said Thursday's showdown with South Africa will determine the World Cup fate of both teams after they lost in the opening round.
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Lula jokes he is thinking of 'signing Messi' for Brazil
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva suggested Wednesday that Brazil should hire Argentina's Lionel Messi, when asked about his country's performance in the World Cup so far.
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