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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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Gaza rescuers recover charred bodies as Israeli strikes kill 17
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Tourists flee India-administered Kashmir after deadly attack
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China says 'door open' to trade talks after Trump signals tariffs will fall
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Stocks rally as Trump comments ease Fed, China trade fears
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UK hosts new Ukraine talks after Russian strikes shatter brief truce
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India hunts gunmen who killed 26 in Kashmir tourist hotspot
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Patients with leprosy face lasting stigma in Ethiopia
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'Happiness, love' at Moonie mass wedding after Japanese court blow
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Pilgrims gather as Pope Francis begins lying in state
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Asian markets rally as Trump comments ease Fed, China trade fears
Asian stocks rallied with Wall Street on Wednesday after Donald Trump said he had "no intention" of firing the head of the Federal Reserve and that eye-watering tariffs on China would be slashed drastically.
Trump says won't fire Fed chief, signals China tariffs will come down
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