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FIFA 'cannot solve geopolitical problems' like Gaza, says Infantino

FIFA 'cannot solve geopolitical problems' like Gaza, says Infantino

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Thursday football "cannot solve geopolitical problems", as he comes under pressure to suspend Israel over the Palestinian conflict.

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Piastri vows to learn 'tough lessons' after Baku disaster

Piastri vows to learn 'tough lessons' after Baku disaster

Championship leader Oscar Piastri said Thursday he was learning "tough lessons" as he looks to get back on track in Singapore after an error-riddled weekend in Azerbaijan.

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Djokovic says players 'not united enough' over tennis calendar

Djokovic says players 'not united enough' over tennis calendar

Novak Djokovic said Thursday that talk about reorganising the tennis schedule has been going on for at least 15 years and his fellow players are "still not united enough".

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Days of violent anti-government protests grip Pakistan's Kashmir

Days of violent anti-government protests grip Pakistan's Kashmir

Days of violent clashes between anti-government protesters and police have gripped Pakistan's Kashmir on the border with India, with nine confirmed killed among scant news to emerge after an internet blackout.

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Irish singer CMAT delays UK tour over infected wisdom tooth

Irish singer CMAT delays UK tour over infected wisdom tooth

Breakout Irish singer CMAT cancelled her upcoming UK tour dates to treat an infected wisdom tooth, days after British pop singer Lola Young halted gigs having collapsed on stage.

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Mateta handed France call-up for World Cup qualifiers

Mateta handed France call-up for World Cup qualifiers

Jean-Philippe Mateta was rewarded for his excellent form with Crystal Palace by being called up to the France squad named Thursday for World Cup qualifying matches against Azerbaijan and Iceland this month.

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Gauff powers into Beijing semi-finals and date with Anisimova

Gauff powers into Beijing semi-finals and date with Anisimova

Defending champion Coco Gauff brushed aside unseeded Eva Lys in straight sets on Thursday to power into her third consecutive China Open semi-final.

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Hamilton thanks 'overwhelming' response to dog Roscoe's death

Hamilton thanks 'overwhelming' response to dog Roscoe's death

Lewis Hamilton on Thursday thanked people around the tight-knit Formula One family and beyond for their messages of support following the death of his beloved dog, saying the response had been "quite overwhelming".

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Trump ramps up pressure on Democrats over US government shutdown

Trump ramps up pressure on Democrats over US government shutdown

Donald Trump signaled Thursday that he plans to follow through on his threat for mass layoffs of US federal workers as he ratcheted pressure on Democrats to back moves to end the government shutdown.

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Gauff says more Slam money 'important' for future of tennis

Gauff says more Slam money 'important' for future of tennis

Two-time major champion Coco Gauff said Thursday that more money for all players from the four Grand Slams would be for the long-term benefit of tennis.

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