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Ageless Messi has World Cup scoring record in his sights
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'Progress', say mediators, after Iran-US talks towards ending war
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Key points from the first round of Iran-US talks
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European countries close schools, cancel trains as heatwave set to intensify
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Crude prices drop, most stocks rise on 'positive' US-Iran talks
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'Progress', say mediators, after Iran-US talks on ending war
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Slimy beans: Japanese natto disgusts and delights the world
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Clark wins despite hecklers but hopes not to be 'heel of the PGA'
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Cape Verde targeting World Cup knockout rounds after Uruguay draw: coach
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Father's Day near-miss at US Open brings Burns to tears
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New coach Rennie names Savea as All Blacks captain
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Scheffler praises Clark's resolve in gutsy US Open triumph
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Yamal kickstarts Spain World Cup bid as Cape Verde stun Uruguay
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Cape Verde fight back for second World Cup draw against Uruguay
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Mexican fans rally behind Iran as 'our second team' at World Cup
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Iran-US talks to continue through the night
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Trump-backed candidate wins razor-tight Colombia presidential election
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Clark edges Burns by one stroke for second US Open title
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Iran coach hails 'great achievement' after second World Cup draw
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Curacao firmly on the map after World Cup heroics
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Pro-Trump presidential hopeful takes early lead as Colombia counts votes
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Trump say repairs to begin 'immediately' for Washington pool renovation
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Yamal off the mark at World Cup in Spain rout as Iran hold Belgium
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Rune 'not ready' to put a date on tennis return
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Argentina weaknesses? Austria's World Cup coach can't find any
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Polls close in Colombia runoff pitting pro-Trump hardliner against leftist
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A nation divided over Team Melli as Iran faces Belgium
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McIlroy races for exit after weekend US Open fade
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Belgium held 0-0 by Iran as Ngoy sent off
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Mbappe ready for 'special' 100th cap for France at World Cup
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Watkins ready for England super-sub role at World Cup
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Yamashita tops Woad in playoff to win Meijer LPGA Classic
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Clark leads Burns by one as US Open back-nine drama begins
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Syria president denies wanting to intervene in Lebanon after Trump remarks
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Timeless Messi eyes World Cup record as Argentina face Austria
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Saudi critics must be 'realists', says Donis after Spain lesson
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Brazil must adapt to loss of injured Raphinha at World Cup, says Paqueta
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Serena Williams given Wimbledon singles wildcard
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Iranians walk out of talks venue after Trump threat
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EU green lights Prada's bid for Versace
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