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Huge crowds gather as Khamenei funeral ceremonies open in Iran
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New species of ghost shark may have been found in Costa Rica
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Mass protests expected as German far-right AfD meets
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Argentina advance after Cape Verde World Cup scare, Egypt through
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Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to reach World Cup last 16
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Huge crowds expected as Khamenei funeral ceremonies open in Iran
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England v Mexico World Cup game kickoff time unchanged: FIFA
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Swift and Kelce marry as global stars swarm 'royal wedding'
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McDonald's, bus station convert into Venezuela quake clinics
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Hurdles record-breaker Tharp says 'sky's the limit'
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'Super typhoon' Bavi heads for US Pacific islands
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Salah says 'had to do it' after coolest of penalties in World Cup win
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England seek end to Australia agony in Women's World Cup final
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Australia's Popovic on defensive as gamble fails in World Cup exit
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President-elect Fujimori hails 'new chapter' for Peru
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Maiden ton for Udara as Sri Lanka pile on the runs in 2nd Test
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Global celebrities pay court at Swift, Kelce "royal wedding"
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Norway pin hopes on Haaland against Brazil in World Cup last 16
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Dangerous heat wave roasts America's big birthday party
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Egypt down Australia to reach World Cup last 16, Cape Verde face Messi
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Egypt edge Australia on penalties to reach World Cup last 16
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Families demand help with recovering Venezuela's quake victims
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France braced for extreme heat threat in World Cup clash with Paraguay
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England's Rashford unfazed by high-altitude Mexico World Cup test
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Iranians begin to gather for Khamenei funeral ceremonies
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In Brazil, Bolsonaro family airs feud ahead of elections
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England v Mexico World Cup kickoff could be moved earlier: source
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Postecoglou links up with Ronaldo at Al Nassr
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Frustrated families demand recovery of Venezuela's earthquake dead
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Sabalenka sets up Wimbledon last-16 clash with Osaka
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Williams sisters return, Swiatek faces Eala test at Wimbledon
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Dangerous heatwave hits peak temps along US east coast
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'Ecstatic' Hamilton rolls back the years with Silverstone pole
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LeBron's agent makes case for 10 new clubs for 41-year-old star
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England enter World Cup lion's den as Mexico host them at Azteca fortress
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Trump heads for Mount Rushmore as US turns 250
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Hamilton beats Antonelli to British GP sprint pole with supreme lap
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French Top 14 champions Toulouse fined for salary cap breaches
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Title rivals Djokovic and Sinner advance at Wimbledon
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Record-equalling Djokovic powers into Wimbledon last 16
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Ferrari confirm Hamilton staying next year
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Ruthless Sinner powers into Wimbledon last 16
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Global frenzy over Swift, Kelce's glittering 'royal wedding'
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England's Kane feels 'as good as ever' ahead of Mexico World Cup clash
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Three acquitted of 2019 murder of N.Irish journalist Lyra McKee
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French Top 14 champions Toulouse fined for salary breaches
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Stokes bids farewell to fans after 'mad 15 years'
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Thousands more head for South Africa's borders
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Australia upbeat about 'ultimate professional' Perry's fitness for World Cup final
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European satellite giant SES to buy US rival Intelsat
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Chinese tech giant Huawei profit surges 564%, biting into Apple sales
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Abu Dhabi-backed group ends Telegraph takeover bid
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Eurozone stocks sag on strong euro as region exits recession
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UK to deport 5,700 migrants to Rwanda this year
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EU probes Facebook, Instagram over election disinformation worries
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Eurozone economy rebounds in first quarter, inflation stable in April
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HSBC announces surprise retirement of chief executive
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