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The trust said it was one of a number of "innovative, nature-based solutions to protect Northey Island against rising sea levels and the rapid loss of saltmarsh".

From BBC

But FAM's appeal was rejected by Fifa, which overturned the results of three of Malaysia's football matches - against Singapore, Palestine and Cape Verde - into 3-0 defeats.

From BBC

After losing its appeal against Fifa's decision, FAM took the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, an independent body in charge of sports-related disputes.

From BBC

Atonio played six times this season, with his first appearance coming in early December and the last against Harlequins in the Champions Cup on 18 January.

From BBC

The European Central Bank’s interest-rate decisions could be guided by the euro’s appreciation against the dollar and its impact on inflation, Governor of the Bank of France Francois Villeroy de Galhau said.

From The Wall Street Journal