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OUR Government has failed on Covid. We've been told countless times to 'reduce our social interactions', wear a mask and wash our hands… but that leads nowhere without an overall masterplan to beat Covid. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DIDIER DESCHAMPS'S decision to include full-backs Benjamin Mendy and Djibril Sidibe in his World Cup squad looks well judged given the pair's performances against Ireland on Monday in Paris. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

STUART LANCASTER stepped down as England coach three years ago after a disastrous World Cup campaign, his reputation in tatters following the team's groupstage exit on home soil. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DIDIER DESCHAMPS is not a manager who worries a lot. He rarely loses sleep about approaching competitions or the form of key players. However, Jose Mourinho's stormy relationship with Paul Pogba is making Deschamps' nights a little more difficult. It is worrying Deschamps (right) — and France fans, too. For Les Bleus to have a great World Cup, they need a great Pogba and the cat and mouse game played by Mourinho with the player is not the ideal preparation. France head coach Deschamps is in regular contact with his central midfielder. He watched Bournemouth v Manchester United on TV and would have been reassured and satisfied. Nevertheless, as recent weeks have shown, there could be plenty more highs and lows until the end of the season. Last month, Deschamps and Pogba spoke at Clairefontaine — the French national team HQ — at the peak of the clash between Mourinho and the player. Pogba had been dropped to the bench and Deschamps said at the time: 'His situation is complicated. We had a long discussion. I know how to deal with him. 'I am here to encourage my players but also be truthful with them. I am here to put them in the best condition.' Deschamps is everything Pogba likes about a manager. He can be tough but United's No 6 has no issue with someone being tough on him. Deschamps dropped Pogba at the last World Cup against Switzerland and at the last Euros against Albania. Each time, Pogba responded by raising his game. Antonio Conte and Massimiliano Allegri also used the carrot-and-stick with Pogba at Juventus. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DIDIER DESCHAMPS is not a manager who worries a lot. He rarely loses sleep about approaching competitions or the form of key players. However, Jose Mourinho's stormy relationship with Paul Pogba is making Deschamps' nights a little more difficult. It is worrying Deschamps (right) — and France fans, too. For Les Bleus to have a great World Cup, they need a great Pogba and the cat and mouse game played by Mourinho with the player is not the ideal preparation. France head coach Deschamps is in regular contact with his central midfielder. He watched Bournemouth v Manchester United on TV and would have been reassured and satisfied. Nevertheless, as recent weeks have shown, there could be plenty more highs and lows until the end of the season. Last month, Deschamps and Pogba spoke at Clairefontaine — the French national team HQ — at the peak of the clash between Mourinho and the player. Pogba had been dropped to the bench and Deschamps said at the time: 'His situation is complicated. We had a long discussion. I know how to deal with him. 'I am here to encourage my players but also be truthful with them. I am here to put them in the best condition.' Deschamps is everything Pogba likes about a manager. He can be tough but United's No 6 has no issue with someone being tough on him. Deschamps dropped Pogba at the last World Cup against Switzerland and at the last Euros against Albania. Each time, Pogba responded by raising his game. Antonio Conte and Massimiliano Allegri also used the carrot-and-stick with Pogba at Juventus. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

BALI was the place that friends kept telling me I should visit. 'You'll love it,' they would say. 'It's the perfect holiday destination.' I'd have to say that, probably because of all the hype, I've never been that keen to go to Bali. Surely nowhere could be as fabulous as everybody was suggesting. Imagine travelling there with such high expectations - wouldn't I be disappointed? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

BALI was the place that friends kept telling me I should visit. 'You'll love it,' they would say. 'It's the perfect holiday destination.' I'd have to say that, probably because of all the hype, I've never been that keen to go to Bali. Surely nowhere could be as fabulous as everybody was suggesting. Imagine travelling there with such high expectations - wouldn't I be disappointed? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

FRANCE captain Yannick Noah gambled on an untested pair for the pivotal Davis Cup final doubles against Belgium yesterday. But Richard Gasquet's and Pierre-Hugues Herbert's win ensured that he was spared a 'hot seat' as Les Bleus moved into the driving seat. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

RAFAEL Nadal claimed a record-extending 10th Monte Carlo Masters title as he geared up for his beloved French Open with a 6-1 6-3 victory over fellow Spaniard Albert Ramos yesterday. The fourth seed, who is also targeting a 10th Roland Garros trophy this year, was always in command as he won his first ATP title since triumphing in Barcelona a year ago. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

This article reports on the move by safety organizations, such as the Consumers Union and Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, to sue the U.S. Department of Transportation to compel it to issue federal standards requiring rearview cameras or similar technologies in automobiles.

A calendar of events for viewings of alternative movies and movie revivals in New York City, New York is presented which includes the movie "Cairo Station," showing at BAM on May 29, 2009, "Dr. Strangelove," showing at the Film Forum on May 27-28, 2009, and "The Lost Boys," at the IFC Center on May 29-31.

The article presents a letter to the editor related to performing arts in Great Britain. A reader responds to an article on the British Broadcasting Corp.'s shows "How Do You Solve a Problem Likes Maria?," and "Any Dream Will Do." Another reader responds to the article on Globe's Sam Wanamaker Festival. A review of BBC's Maxwell was criticized.

CHRIS FROOME is poised to win a second Tour de France title after being forced to hang on desperately as Colombian Nairo Quintana attacked relentlessly during yesterday's penultimate stage up the iconic Alpe d'Huez. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

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ADELAIDE won the $AUS 3 million Cox Plate, one of Australia's most revered horse races. Trained by Aidan O'Brien and ridden by Ryan Moore, Adelaide charged home from last to first to become the first European horse to win Australia's weightfor age classic. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

FRENCHMAN Romain Bardet and American Tejay van Garderen's Tour de France podium hopes suffered majorly yesterday when they lost considerable ground in the 16th stage won by Australian Michael Rogers. Rogers gave Nicolas Roche's Tinkoff-Saxo team their second stage win this year by powering away from a breakaway group in the 237.5-km mountain trek from Carcassonne. Vincenzo Nibali of Italy retained the overall leader's yellow jersey ahead of Spain's Alejandro Valverde while France's Thibaut Pinot, the strongest in the intimidating ascent to the Port de Bales, moved up to third at the expense of compatriot Bardet. AG2R-La Mondiale rider Bardet, who had promised to blow the race open in the Pyrenees, was unable to sustain the pace in the climb and lost over a minute and a half in time. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

IRELAND'S Nicolas Roche won the prize for most aggressive rider after a brave bid for victory on the 11th stage of the Tour de France from Besancon to Oyonnax. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke created a storm yesterday by claiming the 2022 World Cup in Qatar would not be played in the summer. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

CASTRES clinched their first French title in 20 years when they upset Toulon 19-14 in the Top 14 final at the Stade de France on Saturday . Toulon, who were aiming for a Heineken Cup-Top 14 double, lacked creativity, and Jonny Wilkinson's nine points were not enough as South African scrum-half Rory Kockott scored a try and kicked eight points and Remi Tales added two late drop goals for Castres . Delon Armitage scored a consolation try for Toulon . 'I can't find the words . It was David against Goliath today,' Kockott (right) said . [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ARGENTINE striker Ezequiel Lavezzi was the hero for a poor Paris St Germain, who overcame their Spanish opponents to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the first time in 18 years. After a first half short on entertainment, Valencia made the tie interesting when Brazilian Jonas put the Spaniards ahead with a superb 25-yard strike on 55 minutes. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

BORDEAUX produced a trademark defensive display to move up to fifth in Ligue 1 when a Henri Saivet secondhalf goal gave them a clinical 1-0 win at Nice. Saivet found the back of the net shortly before the hour to put Bordeaux, who kept a clean sheet for the 12th time in 22 league games, on 35 points, 10 behind leaders Lyon. Nice drop to sixth and trail Bordeaux on goal difference. Bordeaux broke the deadlock in the 58th minute when Saivet was set up by Jaroslav Plasil on the right flank and fired past David Ospina with a crossed shot. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

LIGUE 1 WISSAM BEN YEDDER ended Toulouse's three-match losing run when he inspired a 3-0 home win over Olympique Lyon, denying the seven-times French champions top spot in Ligue 1 yesterday. The home side were rewarded for their efforts five minutes into the second half when Ben Yedder headed home at the far post, and he put the result beyond doubt at the end of a sharp counter attack three minutes from the end with Etienne Capoue rounding things off in added time. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

FRANCE unveiled its harshest budget in 30 years on the same day that Spain said its banks would need €59billion in new funds. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

SIX world records, home joy and two disqualifications marked the first dramatic day of track cycling at the Olympics on Thursday where Britain's men retained their team sprint title in front of assembled glitterati. Chris Hoy picked up his sixth Games medal and fifth gold as Britain beat France in a world-record time of 42.60 seconds to leave the London velodrome in ecstasy with British Prime Minister David Cameron among those cheering in the crowd. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]