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De Ligt to miss World Cup after back surgery
De Ligt to miss World Cup after back surgery

Matthijs de Ligt will miss the Netherlands' World Cup campaign after undergoing back surgery to address an injury that has kept him out since November.

May 15, 2026

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England's Rice braces for 'hate and love' at World Cup
England's Rice braces for 'hate and love' at World Cup

England midfielder Declan Rice expects to be "hated one minute and loved the next" when his country try to win the World Cup for the first time in 60 years.

May 15, 2026

Milan Fashion Week says will ask brands not to show fur
Milan Fashion Week says will ask brands not to show fur

Milan Fashion Week said Friday it would "invite" participating brands at its high-profile runway shows not to show fur, in a partial concession to animal rights activists following pressure.

May 15, 2026

French-German tank maker KNDS to push ahead with IPO
French-German tank maker KNDS to push ahead with IPO

KNDS said Friday that it planned to push ahead with plans for a public offering of its shares, despite reports Berlin is seeking a delay as it weighs taking a stake in the tank and weapons maker.

May 15, 2026

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'Out of shape' Lukaku named in Belgium World Cup squad
'Out of shape' Lukaku named in Belgium World Cup squad

Belgium coach Rudi Garcia named Romelu Lukaku in his World Cup squad on Friday despite saying Belgium's all-time record goalscorer was "out of shape".

May 15, 2026

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Israel strikes Lebanon as talks in US enter second day
Israel strikes Lebanon as talks in US enter second day

Israel carried out new strikes in southern Lebanon that it said targeted the militant group Hezbollah on Friday, hours before the two countries' envoys were set to meet for a second day of peace talks in Washington.

May 15, 2026