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Club World Cup prize money does not mean more pressure: Chelsea boss Maresca

Club World Cup prize money does not mean more pressure: Chelsea boss Maresca

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca has insisted that the club's owners are not putting extra pressure on him to win the Club World Cup as a result of the enormous financial incentives on offer at FIFA's new tournament.

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Leeds sign Slovenia defender Bijol from Udinese

Leeds sign Slovenia defender Bijol from Udinese

Leeds have bolstered their defence ahead of a return to the Premier League with the signing of Slovenian international centre-back Jaka Bijol from Udinese.

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E.coli can turn plastic into painkillers, chemists discover

E.coli can turn plastic into painkillers, chemists discover

Scientists have found a way to use the bacteria E.Coli to convert plastic waste into a popular painkiller, a study said Monday, though outside experts doubted the technique would make a dent in the fight against plastic pollution.

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Bluff and last-minute orders: Trump's path to Iran decision

Bluff and last-minute orders: Trump's path to Iran decision

When Donald Trump said on Thursday he'd give himself two weeks to decide on bombing Iran, critics wrote it off as the US president using a familiar timeframe to put off difficult decisions.

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US strikes on Iran open rift in Trump's support base

US strikes on Iran open rift in Trump's support base

Donald Trump's decision to strike Iran has been cheered by mainstream Republicans but it has exposed deep fissures between the hawks and the isolations in the "MAGA" movement that swept the self-styled peacemaker US president back to power.

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Indiana's Haliburton has torn right Achilles tendon: reports

Indiana's Haliburton has torn right Achilles tendon: reports

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton suffered a torn right Achilles tendon in a game-seven loss to Oklahoma City in the NBA Finals, according to multiple reports Monday.

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England rally after Pant heroics to set up thrilling finish to India opener

England rally after Pant heroics to set up thrilling finish to India opener

Rishabh Pant became the first India batsman to score hundreds in both innings of a Test against England before the hosts hit back to leave themselves 371 to win the series opener at Headingley on Monday.

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US hit by first extreme heat wave of the year

US hit by first extreme heat wave of the year

A potentially life-threatening heat wave hit the East Coast of the United States on Monday, with temperatures expected to climb to 40 degrees Celsius (104 F) in the New York metropolitan area.

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Holders Thailand among seven set for LPGA International Crown

Holders Thailand among seven set for LPGA International Crown

Defending champion Thailand and past winners United States and South Korea were among seven teams named Monday as qualifiers for October's LPGA International Crown team event.

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England set 371 to win India series opener after Pant heroics

England set 371 to win India series opener after Pant heroics

Rishabh Pant became the first India batsman to score hundreds in both innings of a Test against England before the hosts hit back to leave themselves 371 to win the series opener at Headingley on Monday.

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