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Reports of Dupont inclusion in France squad 'bordering on annoying' says Galthie
Reports of Dupont inclusion in France squad 'bordering on annoying' says Galthie

France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Tuesday reports about Antoine Dupont's participation in the Nations Championship was "bordering on annoying" after he named a preliminary squad for the three Tests in July.

June 23, 2026

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ACTIVIST SHAREHOLDER FILES SCHEDULE 13D IN EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC.
ACTIVIST SHAREHOLDER FILES SCHEDULE 13D IN EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC.

ACTIVIST SHAREHOLDER FILES SCHEDULE 13D IN EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC. 

June 23, 2026

England coach McCullum denies rift with 'good friend' Stokes
England coach McCullum denies rift with 'good friend' Stokes

England coach Brendon McCullum has denied his relationship with Ben Stokes was damaged by the nightclub controversy that forced the captain into exile for the second Test defeat against New Zealand.

June 23, 2026

Europe: the world's fastest-warming continent
Europe: the world's fastest-warming continent

The latest heatwave sweeping across Europe is a stark reminder that it is the world's fastest-warming continent, stretching into an Arctic that is heating at an even greater pace.

June 23, 2026

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India monsoon sweeps north but brings less rain than usual
India monsoon sweeps north but brings less rain than usual

Long-awaited monsoon rains arrived in India's financial capital Mumbai on Tuesday, cooling weeks of blazing heat despite persistent fears of water shortages with total rainfall so far staying below the long-term average.

June 23, 2026

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Indian startup head appointed as new WhatsApp boss
Indian startup head appointed as new WhatsApp boss

Meta has tapped Indian fintech founder Kunal Shah as the new head of WhatsApp, as the US tech giant seeks ways to monetise the messaging app's massive user base.

June 23, 2026