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Morant looks forward to fresh start in Portland
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New heat wave blasts US, could break records
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Stones, Madueke start England World Cup quarter-final against Norway
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Scotland third best team in world, says Erasmus after Boks win
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Italy icon Maldini gets key role with Italian FA
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Former skipper Knight to retire from England women's duty after Lord's Test
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England, Norway battle heat as Argentina face Swiss in World Cup last eight
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England boss Borthwick coy over starting Pollock after Fiji hat-trick
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Paris landmarks shutter early as France bakes in latest heatwave
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Myanmar film wins top prize at Czech festival
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Noskova cries tears of joy after emotional Wimbledon final
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Ton-up Buttler takes new No 1 England to T20 series sweep of India
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Kriel seals thrilling win for South Africa over brave Scotland
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Death toll in Venezuela earthquakes surpasses 4,300
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Russian strikes kill eight in Ukraine, officials say
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Noskova survives tearful meltdown to win first Wimbledon title
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Lone foray cost Slock, says breakaway Tour de France partner
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Five-wicket Gaud stars before India run riot in women's Test at Lord's
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Tour de France stage to be shortened amid heatwave as sprinter Merlier doubles up
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France hosts S.Africa leader for talks, war remembrance
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Typhoon makes landfall in China after forcing nearly two million to flee
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Pollock a hat-trick hero as England hammer Fiji to end losing streak
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Sunday's Tour de France ninth stage shortened due to 'intense heatwave'
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Ryu loses count as she blasts 60 for Evian lead
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Pollock scores a hat-trick as England hammer Fiji to end losing streak
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Merlier wins eighth stage of the Tour de France in bunch sprint
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Sinner defends Wimbledon crown against revitalised Zverev
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Former nearly-man Zverev on cusp of French Open-Wimbledon double
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Russian strikes kill six in Ukraine, officials say
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Five-wicket Gaud puts India on top in inaugural women's Test at Lord's
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Marc Marquez still 'King of the Ring' after winning Sprint at German MotoGP
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Klopp reaches 'understanding' to take over as Germany coach
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Patten, Heliovaara crowned Wimbledon men's doubles champions
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Nigerian forces suffered casualties in Oyo kidnap rescue: army
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South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies at 25
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'Our land, our sky:' West Bank Palestinians fly kites in defiance of Israeli settlers
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Iran supreme leader vows revenge for father's killing
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'Relieved' Farrell credits pluck of the Irish after Japan examination
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Ireland 'flattered' as they beat Japan to stretch win streak
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US rapper Pitbull sets bald cap world record at London show
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'Ring the bells': residents recall escape from deadly Spanish wildfire
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India strike early before England lose Jones in women's Test at Lord's
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Paris landmarks shutter early as quarter of France swelters under heatwave
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Ireland tame Japan 36-20 to stretch win streak to six
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Marc Marquez claims pole at Germany MotoGP, Bezzecchi breaks collarbone
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Nearly 2 million people flee in China as typhoon lashes Taiwan, Japan islands
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Marc Marquez claims pole at Germany MotoGP
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Firefighters gain upper hand on deadly Spain wildfire
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France roar back to overwhelm Australia 42-26 in Nations Championship
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Mediators try to salvage diplomacy after US-Iran strikes
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Iran rejects Western calls to stand down Israel threat
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Trump interview with Musk stutters after 'cyber attack'
Elon Musk's much-trailed interview with Donald Trump got off to a rocky start on Monday after what the controversial entrepreneur said was a cyber attack on his social media platform.
Fitch downgrades Israel citing war in Gaza
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Tanzania opposition denounces arrests of its leaders in mass round-up
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West tells Iran to 'stand down' Israel attack threats
The United States and European allies called on Iran to "stand down" Monday, as fears mounted of an imminent attack on Israel that could spark an all-out war in the Middle East.
US lifts restrictions on Saudi weapons, with eye on resolving Gaza
The United States confirmed Monday it would resume sales of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, as concerns over human rights in the kingdom's Yemen war give way to US hopes for it to play a role in resolving the conflict in Gaza.
Iran could make 'significant' attack on Israel this week: White House
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UK welcomes 'de-escalation' of far-right violence after atrocity
The UK government welcomed Monday the "de-escalation" of far-right inspired disorder and rioting following a knife attack that killed three children, but insisted officials remain on "high alert".
Western media hail Olympics while Russia scorns 'shameful' Games
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In Moscow, volunteers gather aid as thousands flee border
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Calls for Gaza truce grow, Hamas wants Biden plan implemented
International pressure mounted Monday for a ceasefire in Gaza as Britain, France and Germany made a joint plea for an end to fighting between Israel and Hamas with "no further delay".
Putin orders army to 'dislodge' Ukraine as over 120,000 flee border
President Vladimir Putin ordered his army on Monday to "dislodge" Ukrainian troops who have entered Russian territory as authorities said over 120,000 people had been evacuated away from the fighting.
Calls for Gaza truce grow, Hamas urges Biden plan implementation
International pressure mounted Monday for a ceasefire in Gaza, with Britain, France and Germany issuing a joint plea for an end to fighting between Israel and Hamas with "no further delay".
Russia orders fresh evacuations as it battles Ukraine attack
Two Russian regions bordering Ukraine ordered more evacuations on Monday as Moscow battled to contain an unprecedented push onto its territory.
Kiribati's pro-China government faces election test
Pacific nation Kiribati will begin voting in a general election this week, a poll that will test the strengthening ties between China and the government of the climate-threatened archipelago.
Asian markets mixed as focus turns to US inflation data
Asian markets were mixed Monday as investors try to move on from last week's upheaval that was fuelled by US recession worries, with focus on the release of key inflation and retail data.
'Waiting for death': desperate plight of Tigray's war displaced
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