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Grain prices ease back but fertiliser costs a growing risk

Grain prices ease back but fertiliser costs a growing risk

Grain prices have dropped sharply from the record highs they reached following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but another menace to global food security remains: a shortage of fertiliser.

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Messi's Argentina prove top draw at World Cup: official

Messi's Argentina prove top draw at World Cup: official

Tickets for two games featuring Lionel Messi's Argentina have been the top attractions for fans at this year's World Cup in Qatar, according to the chief organiser.

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Calls for restraint after fighting returns to Ethiopia

Calls for restraint after fighting returns to Ethiopia

The international community appealed for restraint on Thursday after fighting resumed in northern Ethiopia between government forces and Tigray rebels, scuppering a truce and casting a shadow over hopes for peace.

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Former British ambassador to Myanmar detained in Yangon

Former British ambassador to Myanmar detained in Yangon

Myanmar authorities have arrested Britain's former ambassador to the country and her husband, a prominent artist and one-time political prisoner, for allegedly violating immigration laws, the junta said on Thursday.

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Premier League clubs shatter summer spending record

Premier League clubs shatter summer spending record

Premier League clubs have shattered their record for summer transfer window spending, according to analysis from sports finance experts Deloitte.

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Isner and de Minaur fill out World team spots for Laver Cup

Isner and de Minaur fill out World team spots for Laver Cup

Australia's Alex de Minaur and big serving American John Isner were announced on Thursday as the final members of the Team World for the Laver Cup which takes place from September 23-25 in London.

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Broad and Stokes at the double as South Africa slump in 2nd Test

Broad and Stokes at the double as South Africa slump in 2nd Test

England captain Ben Stokes followed up Stuart Broad's double strike with two wickets of his own as South Africa collapsed to 77-5 at lunch on the first day of the second Test at Old Trafford.

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Ukraine station strike toll climbs as EU vows accountability

Ukraine station strike toll climbs as EU vows accountability

The death toll from an air strike on a train station in central Ukraine rose to 25 on Thursday, as the EU warned those "responsible for Russian rocket terror will be held accountable".

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Lee's bid for Malaysian badminton history meets surprise early end

Lee's bid for Malaysian badminton history meets surprise early end

Lee Zii Jia's bid to become Malaysia's first badminton world champion ground to a halt on Thursday with a third-round loss to China's unseeded surprise-package Zhao Junpeng.

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Barcelona loan injury-plagued French World Cup winner Umtiti to Lecce

Barcelona loan injury-plagued French World Cup winner Umtiti to Lecce

French international Samuel Umtiti bedevilled by injuries and a loss of form since winning the 2018 World Cup has been sent on a season long loan to Serie A side Lecce by Barcelona.

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