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Gattuso tipped to take over at crisis club Marseille

Gattuso tipped to take over at crisis club Marseille

Gennaro Gattuso is expected to be named as the new coach of French giants Marseille following the resignation of Marcelino Garcia Toral last week, sources close to the discussions said on Wednesday.

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56,000 Pakistan schools shut over eye virus outbreak

56,000 Pakistan schools shut over eye virus outbreak

More than 56,000 Pakistan schools will shut for the rest of the week in a bid to curb a mass outbreak of a contagious eye virus, officials said Wednesday.

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Swiatek, Pegula into Pan Pacific Open quarter-finals

Swiatek, Pegula into Pan Pacific Open quarter-finals

Four-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek and world number four Jessica Pegula surged into the quarter-finals of the WTA Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on Wednesday with straight-sets victories.

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UK approves new North Sea oil production, angering green groups

UK approves new North Sea oil production, angering green groups

Britain on Wednesday authorised oil and gas production in its largest undeveloped field to bolster its energy security, one week after the government diluted its net zero targets, triggering further condemnation by environmentalists.

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Marsh hits 96 as Australia make 352-7 against India

Marsh hits 96 as Australia make 352-7 against India

Mitchell Marsh made 96 in an Australian batting onslaught of 352-7 against India that raised hopes of a consolation win in Wednesday's third and final one-day international.

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Decarbonising shipping to cost over $100 bn per year: UN

Decarbonising shipping to cost over $100 bn per year: UN

The UN called for rapid decarbonisation of the shipping industry on Wednesday, warning that the price tag could top $100 billion a year as the sector's emissions continue to swell.

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Indonesia bans goods transactions on social media platforms

Indonesia bans goods transactions on social media platforms

Indonesia has banned goods transactions on social media platforms in a new regulation, its trade minister said Wednesday, as Jakarta aims to rein in direct sales on major platforms it says are harming millions of small businesses.

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Asian Games card players bridge yawning generation gap

Asian Games card players bridge yawning generation gap

With some players in their 70s and opponents young enough to be their grandchildren, age is just a number for bridge competitors engaged in a battle of wits at the Asian Games.

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Stock markets diverge as uncertain outlook buoys dollar

Stock markets diverge as uncertain outlook buoys dollar

World stocks markets were mixed Wednesday as the dollar hit multi-month peaks on expectations of more hikes to US interest rates to combat persistently high inflation.

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Last stop in Ukraine: Russian POWs' long wait to get home

Last stop in Ukraine: Russian POWs' long wait to get home

Rising from their tables after the meal, the Russian prisoners of war shouted in Ukrainian "Thank you for lunch!"

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