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Blackouts across Ukraine amid wave of Russian strikes

The western city of Lviv is without power, with the cuts also impacting neighbouring Moldova.
Europe
Late Japan comeback sends Germany to shock defeat

A stunning late comeback from Japan sees four-time winners Germany fall to a shock defeat in their opening World Cup game in Qatar.
Football
Doctors urge Thanksgiving caution as viruses rise

RSV and flu are circulating in the US - here's how to stay safe over the holiday season.
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Ronaldo given two-match ban for fan phone incident

Former Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo is suspended for two domestic matches for knocking a phone out of an Everton fan's hand.
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Australia players were 'cowards' - ex-coach Langer

Ex-Australia coach Justin Langer says some of his former players were "cowards" for making anonymous complaints about him in the media.
Cricket
Morocco take confidence from draw with Croatia

Holding Croatia to a 0-0 draw in their first Group F game at the World Cup will give Morocco confidence, says coach Walid Regragui.
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Germany players cover mouths amid Fifa armband row

Germany players cover their mouths for the team photograph before their World Cup opener against Japan
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Ronaldo's off, Kane's scan & a Saudi shock win

Kelly Cates presents the big football stories on the World Cup Daily
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Future
How Germany ended reliance on Russian gas

Russia's invasion of Ukraine forced Germany to cut its dependence on gas from the east - and fast
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In pictures: King Charles hosts first state visit

South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa is welcomed as Charles III hosts his first state visit as King
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