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• Hockeyroos beat Malaysia in World League

  21-06-2017 22:42
  Australia's women's hockey team scored three goals from penalty corners to defeat Malaysia at a World League tournament in Belgium.
  
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• Bairstow leads England to rout of Proteas

  21-06-2017 22:39
  South Africa's miserable English summer has continued with a humbling loss to their hosts in the first Twenty20.
  
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• IS shifts blame to US over Mosul mosque destruction

  21-06-2017 22:33
  
  The Iraqi army is blaming IS for destroying the mosque in Mosul where al-Baghdadi declared the IS 'caliphate' in 2014, but the group says it was a US strike.
  
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• CFMEU boss' threats referred to police

  21-06-2017 22:29
  Threats made by the CFMEU boss John Setka have been referred to police by the federal employment minister.
  
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• Farrell edges Sexton for first Lions Test

  21-06-2017 22:19
  Owen Farrell will start at No.10 for the British and Irish Lions against the All Blacks on Saturday, preferred to the benched Johnny Sexton.
  
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• Football - Mexico come from behind to beat New Zealand 2-1

  21-06-2017 22:08
  
  SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - Mexico scored twice in a busy second-half performance to overcome New Zealand 2-1 and destroy the All Whites dreams of securing their first Confederations Cup victory at the 11th attempt.
  
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• SA London terror victim funeral announced

  21-06-2017 21:44
  The funeral of London Bridge terror attack, Kirsty Boden, from South Australia, will be held at her home town swimming pool next week.
  
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• Brexit bills presented in Queen's Speech

  21-06-2017 21:43
  
  US President Donald Trump's planned state visit to Britain later this year got no mention in Queen Elizabeth II's speech to parliament on Wednesday, raising doubts about whether it will go ahead.
  
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• Lions captain Warburton on bench, O'Mahony leads team

  21-06-2017 21:42
  
  AUCKLAND (Reuters) - British and Irish Lions tour captain Sam Warburton was left out of the starting team to face the All Blacks in the first test of the three-match series at Eden Park on Saturday.
  
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• CA attacks cricket union over women's pay

  21-06-2017 21:37
  Cricket Australia have gone on the offensive accusing the Australian Cricketers Association of double standards when it comes to the pay of female cricketers.
  
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• #UL announces plan to welcome #refugees and #asylumseekers into the university community siliconrepublic.com/innovation/ul-…

  21-06-2017 21:30 via twitter.com
  #UL announces plan to welcome #refugees and #asylumseekers into the university community siliconrepublic.com/innovation/ul-…
  
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• #Blockchain can have many uses, but humanity seems hell-bent on creating #cryptocurrencies siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/eth…

  21-06-2017 21:05 via twitter.com
  #Blockchain can have many uses, but humanity seems hell-bent on creating #cryptocurrencies siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/eth…
  
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• #Data Protection Commissioner, Helen Dixon talks about the dangers of a data-driven world ahead of #GDPR ow.ly/QDhX30cM9gf

  21-06-2017 20:45 via twitter.com
  #Data Protection Commissioner, Helen Dixon talks about the dangers of a data-driven world ahead of #GDPR ow.ly/QDhX30cM9gf
  
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• Roberto Verganti will speak at the Design Thinking Ireland conference tomorrow – @irdggroup siliconrepublic.com/innovation/rob…

  21-06-2017 20:35 via twitter.com
  Roberto Verganti will speak at the Design Thinking Ireland conference tomorrow –@irdggroup siliconrepublic.com/innovation/rob…
  
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• #ICYMI: New deployable, walking soft robots could one day explore deep space ow.ly/VciW30cK2Av

  21-06-2017 20:29 via twitter.com
  #ICYMI: New deployable, walking soft robots could one day explore deep space ow.ly/VciW30cK2Av
  
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• Tomic, Thiem sent packing in Halle

  21-06-2017 20:08
  Bernard Tomic has failed to back up from his fine win over Tommy Haas, crashing out of the grass tournament at Halle to Richard Gasquet.
  
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• Ronaldo header gives Portugal 1-0 win over hosts Russia

  21-06-2017 20:02
  
  MOSCOW (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo headed an early winner as Portugal beat hosts Russia 1-0 in the Confederations Cup on Wednesday to go top of Group A and spoil Russian goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev's 100th cap.
  
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• UL's new microscope will let researchers to study materials on the scale of a 10-billionth of a millimetre #research ow.ly/NPq230cM0CF

  21-06-2017 20:01 via twitter.com
  UL's new microscope will let researchers to study materials on the scale of a 10-billionth of a millimetre #research ow.ly/NPq230cM0CF
  
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• Gagai's match-winning play was all Slater

  21-06-2017 19:48
  Dane Gagai helped Queensland orchestrate the biggest second-half State of Origin comeback in a decade on Wednesday night, but he wanted none of the credit.
  
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• #Limerick drug discovery #startup wins One to Watch award at #EnterpriseIreland showcase siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/hook…

  21-06-2017 19:45 via twitter.com
  #Limerick drug discovery #startup wins One to Watch award at #EnterpriseIreland showcase siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/hook…
  
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• Ronaldo ready to pay 14.7 million euros in Spanish tax fraud case - media

  21-06-2017 19:41
  
  MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to pay Spain's tax authorities 14.7 million euros (£13.2 million) - the amount he has been accused of defrauding by a prosecutor - ahead of a court hearing next month, Spanish state TV said on Wednesday.
  
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• Barty, Gavrilova into Birmingham quarters

  21-06-2017 19:41
  They had to do it tough but both Ashleigh Barty and Daria Gavrilova are into the quarters of the Aegon Classic as they prepare for Wimbledon.
  
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• Qld never say die to coach Walters' relief

  21-06-2017 19:33
  Queensland have provided a cruel reminder of their "never say die" attitude to claim a 18-16 State of Origin game two win - much to coach Kevin Walters' relief.
  
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• NSW coach Daley takes swipe at Origin refs

  21-06-2017 19:33
  NSW coach Laurie Daley has taken a veiled swipe at the referees following his side's State of Origin II loss.
  
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• Thurston racing clock for Origin decider

  21-06-2017 19:32
  Johnathan Thurston says he doesn't know if he'll play in his 300th NRL match, against Penrith in Townsville on Saturday, due to a shoulder injury.
  
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• Maroons have last Origin laugh with Glasby

  21-06-2017 19:32
  Queensland coach Kevin Walters and captain Cameron Smith took extra joy from Tim Glasby's State of Origin win after his selection was questioned by the media.
  
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• Bulldogs' Blues trio face anxious wait

  21-06-2017 19:32
  Brett Morris will find out early on Thursday morning whether he will join his Canterbury teammates on the plane for Friday's clash against the Warriors.
  
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• David Perez-Lopez of @BellLabs is working on new technology to improve #WiFi siliconrepublic.com/people/wi-fi-r…

  21-06-2017 19:31 via twitter.com
  David Perez-Lopez of @BellLabs is working on new technology to improve #WiFi siliconrepublic.com/people/wi-fi-r…
  
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• It’s time to stop thinking of #GDPR as a bad thing siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/gdp…

  21-06-2017 19:15 via twitter.com
  It’s time to stop thinking of #GDPR as a bad thing siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/gdp…
  
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• AQMetrics is a previous recipient of the @Entirl #CSF for high-potential #startups siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/aqme…

  21-06-2017 19:01 via twitter.com
  AQMetrics is a previous recipient of the @Entirl #CSF for high-potential #startupssiliconrepublic.com/start-ups/aqme…
  
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• #ICYMI: Arralis bags €650,000 ESA contract for latest satellite tech ow.ly/uw3930cM0sc

  21-06-2017 18:50 via twitter.com
  #ICYMI: Arralis bags €650,000 ESA contract for latest satellite tech ow.ly/uw3930cM0sc
  
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• The next few decades could be exciting for the fields of space research and #astronomy siliconrepublic.com/innovation/esa…

  21-06-2017 18:35 via twitter.com
  The next few decades could be exciting for the fields of space research and #astronomy siliconrepublic.com/innovation/esa…
  
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• Low lie the fields of Athenry, where an @Apple data centre might soon be built. ow.ly/UScv30cM0bq

  21-06-2017 18:20 via twitter.com
  Low lie the fields of Athenry, where an @Apple data centre might soon be built. ow.ly/UScv30cM0bq
  
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• What happens after your equity crowdfunding campaign? Join the #FreeWebinar tomorrow! @GlobalInvestHer @Crowdcube bit.ly/2s8Vu7B

  21-06-2017 18:12 via twitter.com
  What happens after your equity crowdfunding campaign? Join the #FreeWebinar tomorrow! @GlobalInvestHer @Crowdcube bit.ly/2s8Vu7B
  
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• #Uber CEO concedes to board decision and resigns siliconrepublic.com/companies/kala…

  21-06-2017 18:05 via twitter.com
  #Uber CEO concedes to board decision and resigns siliconrepublic.com/companies/kala…
  
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• Germany's Loew to rotate against Chile with 100th win in sight

  21-06-2017 17:57
  
  Loew, who has 99 wins from 148 matches as Germany coach, said his side, who beat Australia 3-2 in their opener, should expect Chile to be a much tougher opponent than the Asian champions.
  
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• Intel signs Olympics sponsorship deal

  21-06-2017 17:55
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Intel Corp said on Wednesday that it would become a major sponsor of the International Olympic Committee, making the chipmaker the latest technology company to put marketing dollars behind the global sporting event.
  
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• Kvitova into Birmingham quarters after straight sets win

  21-06-2017 17:42
  
  The Czech seventh seed, who only returned to competition at the French Open after suffering a hand injury in a knife attack at her home in December, moves into the quarter-finals at the Edgbaston Priory Club.
  
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• New teams interested in entering Formula One - Todt

  21-06-2017 16:50
  GENEVA (Reuters) - New teams have expressed an interest in entering Formula One and two slots could be available, International Automobile Federation (FIA) president Jean Todt said on Wednesday.
  
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• After McDonald's exit, IOC and Intel forge Olympic tie-up to 2024

  21-06-2017 16:48
  
  ZURICH (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee will partner with Intel through 2024, the IOC said on Wednesday, bringing in the U.S. technology group after McDonald's last week ended a tie-up three years early.
  
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• US airport evacuated after officer injured

  21-06-2017 16:45
  An airport in Flint, Michigan, has been evacuated after a police officer was injured.
  
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• Cameroon coach angry at Confederations Cup traffic delays

  21-06-2017 16:33
  
  ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - Cameroon coach Hugo Broos complained of team buses arriving late and then getting stuck in traffic as he vented his anger over the organisation of the Confederations Cup on Wednesday.
  
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• Tsonga latest seed to tumble at Queen's

  21-06-2017 16:30
  Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has been humbled by Gilles Muller at Queen's Club joining Nick Kyrgios, Andy Murray, Stan Wawrinka and Milos Raonic in making an early exit.
  
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• Di Maria strikes deal with Spanish prosecutor in tax case

  21-06-2017 16:30
  
  MADRID (Reuters) - Former Real Madrid player Angel Di Maria has reached an agreement with Spanish prosecutors over a tax evasion charge related to his image rights, a Madrid-based court said on Wednesday.
  
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• Tsonga joins exodus of seeds at Queen's

  21-06-2017 16:26
  
  LONDON (Reuters) - Jo-Wilfried Tsonga joined the exodus of the seeds at the Aegon Championships after being outplayed by Luxembourg's Gilles Muller at a boiling hot Queen's Club on Wednesday.
  
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• Entrepreneurs aim to make Limerick a European sports tech hub siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/spor…

  21-06-2017 16:21 via twitter.com
  Entrepreneurs aim to make Limerick a European sports tech hub siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/spor…
  
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• Check out @UL's new toy - one of the most powerful microscope in the world. ow.ly/v7mi30cLYJn

  21-06-2017 16:20 via twitter.com
  Check out @UL's new toy - one of the most powerful microscope in the world. ow.ly/v7mi30cLYJn
  
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• What is #ether and why is it about to pass out #bitcoin? siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/eth…

  21-06-2017 16:05 via twitter.com
  What is #ether and why is it about to pass out #bitcoin? siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/eth…
  
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• Ka-ching: @arralis bags a €650,000 @esa contract for the latest satellite tech ow.ly/cleI30cLY3k

  21-06-2017 15:45 via twitter.com
  Ka-ching: @arralis bags a €650,000 @esa contract for the latest satellite tech ow.ly/cleI30cLY3k
  
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• ‘I’m striving to bring the innovation world in the dimension of quality, not quantity’ – @RobertoVerganti siliconrepublic.com/innovation/rob…

  21-06-2017 15:25 via twitter.com
  ‘I’m striving to bring the innovation world in the dimension of quality, not quantity’ – @RobertoVerganti siliconrepublic.com/innovation/rob…
  
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