Paris 2024 chief says IOC has 'last word' on Russian inclusion
The head of the Paris Olympics organising committee Tony Estanguet said in an interview to mark 500 days before the start of the Games that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) would have the "last word" on whether athletes from Russian and Belarus will be allowed to compete next year.
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Unopposed Infantino set for third term as FIFA president
Gianni Infantino is set to be waved in for a third four-year term as FIFA president when world football's governing body holds its annual congress in the Rwandan capital Kigali on Thursday.
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Malawi cyclone toll jumps to 190 as hopes for survivors dwindle
The death toll in Malawi from Cyclone Freddy nearly doubled to 190 on Tuesday after the record-breaking storm unleashed floods and landslips in its second strike on Africa in less than three weeks.
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Golf's governing bodies propose rule change to reduce ball distance
Golf's governing bodies have proposed a new rule to give tournament organisers the option to require the use of a distance-reducing ball over fears that elite players are taming courses too easily.
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Stocks rebound as cooling inflation offsets bank fears
US and European stock markets rebounded on Tuesday as easing inflation data in the United States offset fears over the health of the banking system.
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Meta axes 10,000 jobs in new round of cuts
Facebook owner Meta announced a fresh wave of job cuts on Tuesday, part of what CEO Mark Zuckerberg called the company's "year of efficiency" as the US tech sector continues to downsize.
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EU unveils electricity reforms to reduce price spike threat
The EU laid out plans Tuesday to make electricity bills "less dependent" on fossil fuel costs, to limit the risks of price hikes like those seen after Russia invaded Ukraine.
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US consumer inflation still elevated as Fed comes under stress
US consumer inflation remained elevated in February, according to government data released Tuesday, adding pressure to the Federal Reserve as it balances its fight to lower prices with financial stability concerns.
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Crypto market resilient after collapse of SVB bank
As the Federal Reserve seeks to calm financial markets following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the cryptocurrency market is showing signs of resilience despite links to the crisis.
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EU parliament looks to tighten lobbying rules for ex-MEPs
The European Parliament is pushing to stop former members from lobbying legislators for six months after leaving office, in response to a bribery scandal that has rocked the EU.
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