Tenants prepare for unknown as eviction moratorium ends

Tenants saddled with months of back rent are facing the end of the federal eviction moratorium on Saturday (Jul 31), a move that could lead to millions being forced from their homes just as the highly contagious delta variant of the coronavirus is rapidly spreading.

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US top diplomat Blinken to court Southeast Asia in virtual meetings next week

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet virtually with Southeast Asian officials every day next week, a senior state department official said on Saturday (Jul 31), as Washington seeks to show the region it’s a US priority while also addressing the crisis in Myanmar. The top ...

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UK prime minister's wife says she's pregnant again

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s wife, Carrie, said on Saturday (Jul 31) that she is expecting the couple’s second child.

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Rugby-Dominant second half sees Boks beat Lions to level series

South Africa’s backs Makazole Mapimpi and Lukhanyo Am scored second half tries as the Springboks beat the British & Irish Lions 27-9 to win Saturday’s second test at the Cape Town Stadium and level the series.

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Formula 1:Verstappen frustration boils over as Hamilton takes pole in Hungary

Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen said he would race in a manner that was "hard but fair" against Mercedes title rival Lewis Hamilton at the Hungarian Grand Prix following their opening lap collision at Silverstone earlier this month.

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Thousands protest against COVID-19 health pass in France

Thousands of people protested in Paris and other French cities on Saturday (Jul 31) against a mandatory coronavirus health pass for entry to a wide array of public venues, introduced by the government as it battles a fourth wave of infections.

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Baseball: US pitcher woke to 2am call of trade to Twins

Simeon Woods-Richardson, the youngest US baseball player at the Tokyo Olympics, was woken up at 2am on Saturday by an unexpected phone call.

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Albany diocese covered up priest abuse for decades: Bishop

Bishop: Albany diocese covered up priest abuse for decades

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Rugby-Dominant second half sees Boks beat Lions to level series

South Africa’s backs Makazole Mapimpi and Lukhanyo Am scored second half tries as the Springboks beat the British & Irish Lions 27-9 to win Saturday’s second test at the Cape Town Stadium and level the series.

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Formula 1:Verstappen frustration boils over as Hamilton takes pole in Hungary

Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen said he would race in a manner that was "hard but fair" against Mercedes title rival Lewis Hamilton at the Hungarian Grand Prix following their opening lap collision at Silverstone earlier this month.

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Baseball: US pitcher woke to 2am call of trade to Twins

Simeon Woods-Richardson, the youngest US baseball player at the Tokyo Olympics, was woken up at 2am on Saturday by an unexpected phone call.

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Olympics-Baseball-US pitcher woke to 2 a.m. call of trade to Twins

YOKOHAMA, Japan: Simeon Woods-Richardson, the youngest U.S. baseball player at the Tokyo Olympics, was woken up at 2 a.m. on Saturday by an unexpected phone call. On it, the 20-year-old Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect learned he had been traded to the Minnesota Twins for young phenom Jose ...

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Cycling: American Powless wins San Sebastian cycling classic

American Neilson Powless of EF Education-Nippo won the San Sebastian classic on Saturday (Jul 31) after edging a thrilling three-way dash for the line on the Basque city's famous seafront.

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Athletics: Thompson-Herah's run was "almost perfect", says coach

"Almost perfect" - that's how Jamaican sprint coach Stephen Francis described Elaine Thompson-Herah's performance as she retained her 100 metres title at the Tokyo Olympics in a scorching 10.61 seconds to become the second fastest woman ever.

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Formula 1: Hamilton fuelled by boos from crowd after Hungary pole

Seven times Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton said booing from the crowd only fuelled his determination after he took pole position in qualifying for Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix.

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Olympics-Baseball-US pitcher woke to 2 a.m. call of trade to Twins

YOKOHAMA, Japan: Simeon Woods-Richardson, the youngest U.S. baseball player at the Tokyo Olympics, was woken up at 2 a.m. on Saturday by an unexpected phone call. On it, the 20-year-old Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect learned he had been traded to the Minnesota Twins for young phenom Jose ...

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Cycling: American Powless wins San Sebastian cycling classic

American Neilson Powless of EF Education-Nippo won the San Sebastian classic on Saturday (Jul 31) after edging a thrilling three-way dash for the line on the Basque city's famous seafront.

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Athletics: Thompson-Herah's run was "almost perfect", says coach

"Almost perfect" - that's how Jamaican sprint coach Stephen Francis described Elaine Thompson-Herah's performance as she retained her 100 metres title at the Tokyo Olympics in a scorching 10.61 seconds to become the second fastest woman ever.

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Formula 1: Hamilton fuelled by boos from crowd after Hungary pole

Seven times Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton said booing from the crowd only fuelled his determination after he took pole position in qualifying for Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix.

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Olympics-Baseball-US pitcher woke to 2 a.m. call of trade to Twins

YOKOHAMA, Japan: Simeon Woods-Richardson, the youngest U.S. baseball player at the Tokyo Olympics, was woken up at 2 a.m. on Saturday by an unexpected phone call. On it, the 20-year-old Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect learned he had been traded to the Minnesota Twins for young phenom Jose ...

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Cycling: American Powless wins San Sebastian cycling classic

American Neilson Powless of EF Education-Nippo won the San Sebastian classic on Saturday (Jul 31) after edging a thrilling three-way dash for the line on the Basque city's famous seafront.

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Athletics: Thompson-Herah's run was "almost perfect", says coach

"Almost perfect" - that's how Jamaican sprint coach Stephen Francis described Elaine Thompson-Herah's performance as she retained her 100 metres title at the Tokyo Olympics in a scorching 10.61 seconds to become the second fastest woman ever.

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Formula 1: Hamilton fuelled by boos from crowd after Hungary pole

Seven times Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton said booing from the crowd only fuelled his determination after he took pole position in qualifying for Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix.

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Baseball: 'Best ball in the world' gets mud bath, gloved treatment

They hail from Sri Lanka, enjoy 30-second rubs in US mud, get top-notch service in Japan because of the pandemic and are called the best in the world by Joe Ryan, an Olympian who played the game of his life on Friday.

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Musk says 'Epic is right', takes sides in battle with Apple

Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk on Friday (Jul 30) showed his support for "Fortnite" maker Epic Games that has challenged Apple Inc's fees on its App Store.

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Cricket: England's Stokes to take 'indefinite break' for mental wellbeing, injury recovery

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has taken an indefinite break from all cricket with immediate effect to prioritise his mental wellbeing and continue his recovery from an injury to his left index finger, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Friday (Jul 30).

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Baseball: 'Best ball in the world' gets mud bath, gloved treatment

They hail from Sri Lanka, enjoy 30-second rubs in US mud, get top-notch service in Japan because of the pandemic and are called the best in the world by Joe Ryan, an Olympian who played the game of his life on Friday.

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US commuters uneasy as COVID-19 Delta variant threatens return to workplaces

The fast-spreading Delta variant of the coronavirus is worrying some US commuters who are already back on crowded buses and subway cars as corporate America attempts a greater return to the workplace after more than a year of pandemic disruption.

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'The war has changed': US documents sound alarm on COVID-19 Delta variant

WASHINGTON: The Delta variant of the coronavirus is as contagious as chickenpox, probably causes more severe disease than past strains, and breakthrough cases in vaccinated individuals may be as transmissible as unvaccinated cases, according to a leaked US government document. The internal slide ...

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US commuters uneasy as COVID-19 Delta variant threatens return to workplaces

The fast-spreading Delta variant of the coronavirus is worrying some US commuters who are already back on crowded buses and subway cars as corporate America attempts a greater return to the workplace after more than a year of pandemic disruption.

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'The war has changed': US documents sound alarm on COVID-19 Delta variant

WASHINGTON: The Delta variant of the coronavirus is as contagious as chickenpox, probably causes more severe disease than past strains, and breakthrough cases in vaccinated individuals may be as transmissible as unvaccinated cases, according to a leaked US government document. The internal slide ...

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Olympics-Baseball-'Best ball in the world' gets mud bath, gloved treatment

They hail from Sri Lanka, enjoy 30-second rubs in U.S. mud, get top-notch service in Japan because of the pandemic and are called the best in the world by Joe Ryan, an Olympian who played the game of his life on Friday.

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Hard-won gains at risk as COVID-19 Delta variant spreads: WHO

The world is at risk of losing hard-won gains in fighting COVID-19 as the highly transmissible Delta variant spreads, but WHO-approved vaccines remain effective, the World Health Organization said on Friday (Jul 30).

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Most COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts outbreak among vaccinated, says CDC

A new study by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that three-quarters of individuals who became infected with COVID-19 at public events in a Massachusetts county had been fully vaccinated.

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Olympics-Baseball-'Best ball in the world' gets mud bath, gloved treatment

They hail from Sri Lanka, enjoy 30-second rubs in U.S. mud, get top-notch service in Japan because of the pandemic and are called the best in the world by Joe Ryan, an Olympian who played the game of his life on Friday.

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Canada says fourth COVID surge can be limited with vaccinations, slow reopening

Canada must vaccinate as many people as possible and cautiously relax public health measures as COVID-19 case numbers creep higher at the start of what could be a fourth wave, the country's top health official said on Friday.

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First evacuation flight brings 221 Afghans, many kids, to US

The first flight evacuating Afghans who worked alongside Americans in Afghanistan brought more than 200 people, including scores of children and babies in arms, to new lives in the United States on Friday (Jul 30), and President Joe Biden said he was proud to welcome them home.

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FBI probe shows amount of chemicals in Beirut blast was a fraction of original shipment

The amount of ammonium nitrate that blew up at Beirut port last year was one fifth of the shipment unloaded there in 2013, the FBI concluded after the blast, adding to suspicions that much of the cargo had gone missing.

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EU adopts legal framework for Lebanon sanctions: Statement

The European Union said on Friday (Jul 30) it had adopted a legal framework for a sanctions regime targeting Lebanese individuals and entities after a year of crisis that has left Lebanon facing financial collapse, hyperinflation and food and fuel shortages.

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Hard-won gains at risk as COVID-19 Delta variant spreads: WHO

The world is at risk of losing hard-won gains in fighting COVID-19 as the highly transmissible Delta variant spreads, but WHO-approved vaccines remain effective, the World Health Organization said on Friday (Jul 30).

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Most COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts outbreak among vaccinated, says CDC

A new study by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that three-quarters of individuals who became infected with COVID-19 at public events in a Massachusetts county had been fully vaccinated.

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Olympics-Baseball-'Best ball in the world' gets mud bath, gloved treatment

They hail from Sri Lanka, enjoy 30-second rubs in U.S. mud, get top-notch service in Japan because of the pandemic and are called the best in the world by Joe Ryan, an Olympian who played the game of his life on Friday.

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Canada says fourth COVID surge can be limited with vaccinations, slow reopening

Canada must vaccinate as many people as possible and cautiously relax public health measures as COVID-19 case numbers creep higher at the start of what could be a fourth wave, the country's top health official said on Friday.

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First evacuation flight brings 221 Afghans, many kids, to US

The first flight evacuating Afghans who worked alongside Americans in Afghanistan brought more than 200 people, including scores of children and babies in arms, to new lives in the United States on Friday (Jul 30), and President Joe Biden said he was proud to welcome them home.

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FBI probe shows amount of chemicals in Beirut blast was a fraction of original shipment

The amount of ammonium nitrate that blew up at Beirut port last year was one fifth of the shipment unloaded there in 2013, the FBI concluded after the blast, adding to suspicions that much of the cargo had gone missing.

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EU adopts legal framework for Lebanon sanctions: Statement

The European Union said on Friday (Jul 30) it had adopted a legal framework for a sanctions regime targeting Lebanese individuals and entities after a year of crisis that has left Lebanon facing financial collapse, hyperinflation and food and fuel shortages.

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UN arms embargo on CAR extended for year, China abstains

The United Nations Security Council on Thursday extended a Central African Republic (CAR) arms embargo and targeted sanctions regime for another year, however China abstained in the vote because it believes the measures should be removed.

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US aid chief Power to visit Ethiopia to press for Tigray aid

US aid chief Samantha Power will visit Ethiopia next week to press for humanitarian access into conflict-battered Tigray as fears of famine grow, it was announced on Thursday (Jul 29).

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Cricket: Birthday boy Hasaranga steers Sri Lanka to T20 series win over India

Spinner Wanindu Hasaranga celebrated his birthday by taking four wickets as Sri Lanka beat India by seven wickets and took the three-match Twenty20 series 2-1 in Colombo on Thursday, securing their first series win in the format since 2019.

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Portugal lifts night-time curfew as COVID-19 vaccination speeds up

Portugal on Thursday (Jul 29) announced a three-stage plan to lift COVID-19 restrictions, including scrapping a night-time curfew, as the country's vaccination rollout speeds up, helping to bring a recent surge in infections under control.

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First time I wasn't alone, says Hamilton after F1 racism response

Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton for the first time in his racing career felt like he wasn't alone as he fended off racist abuse following his collision with Red Bull Formula One title rival Max Verstappen at the British Grand Prix. 

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Brazil to cancel contract for Russian COVID-19 vaccine, minister says

Brazil plans to cancel a contract signed in March for 10 million doses of Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga said on Thursday as the South American nation struggles with one of the worst outbreaks in the world.

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Triathlon: Britain in the box seat for first mixed sprint relay

Having collected two silver medals in the individual events, Britain can further cement their place as the most successful country in Olympic triathlon history by winning the Games' first-ever mixed relay event on Saturday (Jul 29).

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'Like back in Syria': Migrant volunteers clear up flood-hit Germany

Syrian volunteers have rushed to towns hit by Germany's most devastating floods in 60 years to clean them up and renovate homes, drawing on their experience with catastrophes in their homeland to help the country that took them in.

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Israeli forces kill Palestinian during clashes in West Bank, officials say

Israeli troops killed a Palestinian man in clashes that erupted on Thursday (Jul 29) during the funeral of a 12-year-old Palestinian boy shot dead by soldiers a day earlier, the Palestinian health ministry said.

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Olympics-Swimming-McKeon ready to add to Australia's golden haul

Emma McKeon can add to Australia's golden haul in a women's 100m freestyle final packed with champions and record holders at the Tokyo Olympics on Friday.

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UN arms embargo on CAR extended for year, China abstains

The United Nations Security Council on Thursday extended a Central African Republic (CAR) arms embargo and targeted sanctions regime for another year, however China abstained in the vote because it believes the measures should be removed.

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US aid chief Power to visit Ethiopia to press for Tigray aid

US aid chief Samantha Power will visit Ethiopia next week to press for humanitarian access into conflict-battered Tigray as fears of famine grow, it was announced on Thursday (Jul 29).

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Cricket: Birthday boy Hasaranga steers Sri Lanka to T20 series win over India

Spinner Wanindu Hasaranga celebrated his birthday by taking four wickets as Sri Lanka beat India by seven wickets and took the three-match Twenty20 series 2-1 in Colombo on Thursday, securing their first series win in the format since 2019.

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Portugal lifts night-time curfew as COVID-19 vaccination speeds up

Portugal on Thursday (Jul 29) announced a three-stage plan to lift COVID-19 restrictions, including scrapping a night-time curfew, as the country's vaccination rollout speeds up, helping to bring a recent surge in infections under control.

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First time I wasn't alone, says Hamilton after F1 racism response

Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton for the first time in his racing career felt like he wasn't alone as he fended off racist abuse following his collision with Red Bull Formula One title rival Max Verstappen at the British Grand Prix. 

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Brazil to cancel contract for Russian COVID-19 vaccine, minister says

Brazil plans to cancel a contract signed in March for 10 million doses of Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga said on Thursday as the South American nation struggles with one of the worst outbreaks in the world.

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Triathlon: Britain in the box seat for first mixed sprint relay

Having collected two silver medals in the individual events, Britain can further cement their place as the most successful country in Olympic triathlon history by winning the Games' first-ever mixed relay event on Saturday (Jul 29).

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Olympics-Swimming-McKeon ready to add to Australia's golden haul

Emma McKeon can add to Australia's golden haul in a women's 100m freestyle final packed with champions and record holders at the Tokyo Olympics on Friday.

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Cricket: Birthday boy Hasaranga steers Sri Lanka to T20 series win over India

Spinner Wanindu Hasaranga celebrated his birthday by taking four wickets as Sri Lanka beat India by seven wickets and took the three-match Twenty20 series 2-1 in Colombo on Thursday, securing their first series win in the format since 2019.

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First time I wasn't alone, says Hamilton after F1 racism response

Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton for the first time in his racing career felt like he wasn't alone as he fended off racist abuse following his collision with Red Bull Formula One title rival Max Verstappen at the British Grand Prix. 

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Formula 1: Hamilton stands his ground on Verstappen move

Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton on Thursday (Jul 29) defended the overtaking attempt that put Red Bull title rival Max Verstappen out of the British Grand Prix, saying he would pull the move off in "exactly the same way". 

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Football: Areola seals loan move to West Ham from PSG

West Ham United have signed goalkeeper Alphonse Areola  on a season-long loan from Paris St Germain, the Premier League side said on Thursday, with an option to buy the Frenchman next summer.

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Triathlon: Britain in the box seat for first mixed sprint relay

Having collected two silver medals in the individual events, Britain can further cement their place as the most successful country in Olympic triathlon history by winning the Games' first-ever mixed relay event on Saturday (Jul 29).

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Israel tells France it is taking NSO spyware allegations seriously

France's defence minister was set on Wednesday to ask her Israeli counterpart what his government knows about an Israeli company facing allegations that its spyware was used against public figures including President Emmanuel Macron.

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Gymnastics: Biles' openness can help end stigma around mental health, says psychologist

The decision by American gymnast Simone Biles to prioritise her wellbeing at the Tokyo Olympics will go a long way in helping to fight the stigma of mental illness, an expert in the field said on Wednesday.

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China's regulations against education and tech sectors good for country: Xinhua

China's recent policy tightening against the tutoring industry and Internet platforms is good for long-term development of the country, and China remains committed to opening up its capital markets, the official Xinhua News Agency said late on Wednesday.

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Football: Crystal Palace sign Danish international Andersen

Crystal Palace on Wednesday announced the signing of Danish international defender Joachim Andersen from Olympique Lyonnais on a five year deal.

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Football: Everton captain Coleman signs new deal until 2023

Everton captain Seamus Coleman has signed a new deal that ties him to the club until 2023, the Premier League side said on Wednesday.

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Gymnastics: Hashimoto proves himself worthy heir to 'King Kohei'

Japanese Olympic newcomer Daiki Hashimoto on Wednesday claimed the men's all-around gymnastics crown, proving a worthy heir to countryman "King Kohei" Uchimura, the two-time Olympic champion he followed, and extending a proud Japanese sporting legacy.

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Cricket: Sri Lanka hold nerve to sink depleted India in low-scoring thriller

Dhananjaya de Silva shone with the bat as Sri Lanka beat India by four wickets in the second Twenty20 international in Colombo on Wednesday to level the three-match series.

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Olympics-Hockey-Brothers face off against each other at Tokyo Games

Playing against his younger brother at the Olympic hockey tournament is not something New Zealand goalkeeper Leon Hayward had thought would ever happen.

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Gymnastics: Biles' openness can help end stigma around mental health, says psychologist

The decision by American gymnast Simone Biles to prioritise her wellbeing at the Tokyo Olympics will go a long way in helping to fight the stigma of mental illness, an expert in the field said on Wednesday.

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Football: Crystal Palace sign Danish international Andersen

Crystal Palace on Wednesday announced the signing of Danish international defender Joachim Andersen from Olympique Lyonnais on a five year deal.

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Football: Everton captain Coleman signs new deal until 2023

Everton captain Seamus Coleman has signed a new deal that ties him to the club until 2023, the Premier League side said on Wednesday.

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Gymnastics: Hashimoto proves himself worthy heir to 'King Kohei'

Japanese Olympic newcomer Daiki Hashimoto on Wednesday claimed the men's all-around gymnastics crown, proving a worthy heir to countryman "King Kohei" Uchimura, the two-time Olympic champion he followed, and extending a proud Japanese sporting legacy.

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Pentagon chief to nudge ties with Vietnam as human rights concerns linger

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will on Thursday (Jul 28) look to nudge forward security ties with Vietnam that have been slowly deepening as both countries watch China's activities in the South China Sea with growing alarm.

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Vietnam's major cities eye tightening COVID-19 curbs as cases keep rising

Vietnam's major cities may extend or tighten restrictions on movement to contain the spread of COVID-19 as new daily cases have surpassed 6,000 for seven consecutive days, authorities said on Wednesday.

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French and Israeli defence ministers to discuss NSO spyware case

France's defence minister was set on Wednesday to ask her Israeli counterpart what his government knows about an Israeli company facing allegations that its spyware was used against public figures including President Emmanuel Macron.

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Olympics-Biles' openness can help end stigma around mental health - psychologist

The decision by American gymnast Simone Biles to prioritise her wellbeing at the Tokyo Olympics will go a long way in helping to fight the stigma of mental illness, an expert in the field said on Wednesday.

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China's regulations against education and tech sectors good for country -Xinhua

China's recent policy tightening against the tutoring industry and Internet platforms is good for long-term development of the country, and China remains committed to opening up its capital markets, the official Xinhua News Agency said late on Wednesday.

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Pentagon chief to nudge ties with Vietnam as human rights concerns linger

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will on Thursday (Jul 28) look to nudge forward security ties with Vietnam that have been slowly deepening as both countries watch China's activities in the South China Sea with growing alarm.

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Vietnam's major cities eye tightening COVID-19 curbs as cases keep rising

Vietnam's major cities may extend or tighten restrictions on movement to contain the spread of COVID-19 as new daily cases have surpassed 6,000 for seven consecutive days, authorities said on Wednesday.

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French and Israeli defence ministers to discuss NSO spyware case

France's defence minister was set on Wednesday to ask her Israeli counterpart what his government knows about an Israeli company facing allegations that its spyware was used against public figures including President Emmanuel Macron.

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Olympics-Biles' openness can help end stigma around mental health - psychologist

The decision by American gymnast Simone Biles to prioritise her wellbeing at the Tokyo Olympics will go a long way in helping to fight the stigma of mental illness, an expert in the field said on Wednesday.

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China's regulations against education and tech sectors good for country -Xinhua

China's recent policy tightening against the tutoring industry and Internet platforms is good for long-term development of the country, and China remains committed to opening up its capital markets, the official Xinhua News Agency said late on Wednesday.

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Olympics-Biles' openness can help end stigma around mental health - psychologist

The decision by American gymnast Simone Biles to prioritise her wellbeing at the Tokyo Olympics will go a long way in helping to fight the stigma of mental illness, an expert in the field said on Wednesday.

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International investor concerns mount over China's tech rout

International investors were feeling bruised and uncertain on Tuesday as a third day of heavy selling hammered China's top tech stocks and began to seep into currency and debt markets.

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England to welcome double-vaccinated US and EU tourists: Report

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is on Wednesday expected to approve the reopening of England's doors to double-vaccinated tourists from the European Union and the United States, Financial Times reported on Tuesday.

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Italy says 99% of COVID-19 deaths since Feb were not fully vaccinated

Almost 99per cent people who have died of COVID-19 in Italy since February this year were not fully vaccinated, the National Health Institute (ISS) said on Tuesday.

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'Happy to see you': Ivory Coast political rivals hug in reconciliation push

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara and long-time rival Laurent Gbagbo hugged on Tuesday at their first meeting in over a decade, part of efforts to ease political tensions in the West African country.

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Top security official for slain Haitian president arrested by police

A top security official of slain Haitian President Jovenel Moise was arrested by police on suspicion of involvement in the assassination plot, his lawyer Reynold Georges told Reuters on Tuesday.

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International investor concerns mount over China's tech rout

International investors were feeling bruised and uncertain on Tuesday as a third day of heavy selling hammered China's top tech stocks and began to seep into currency and debt markets.

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England to welcome double-vaccinated US and EU tourists: Report

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is on Wednesday expected to approve the reopening of England's doors to double-vaccinated tourists from the European Union and the United States, Financial Times reported on Tuesday.

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Italy says 99% of COVID-19 deaths since Feb were not fully vaccinated

Almost 99per cent people who have died of COVID-19 in Italy since February this year were not fully vaccinated, the National Health Institute (ISS) said on Tuesday.

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Football: Man Utd agree deal to sign Real Madrid's Varane

Manchester United have agreed a deal with Real Madrid to sign France centre-back Raphael Varane, the Premier League giants announced Tuesday.

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Football: Man Utd agree deal to sign Real Madrid's Varane

Manchester United have agreed a deal with Real Madrid to sign France centre-back Raphael Varane, the Premier League giants announced Tuesday.

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Chile's ancient mummies added to UN heritage list

Chile's Chinchorro mummies, the oldest in the world to have been purposefully preserved by humans, were added to UNESCO's World Heritage List on Tuesday.

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EU warns Erdogan over push to open Cyprus ghost town

The EU on Tuesday told Turkey to reverse plans to open up the Cypriot ghost town of Varosha, announced during a controversial visit by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the divided island.

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Canada border guards vote to strike days ahead of US border reopening

VANCOUVER: Canadian border guards and customs officials voted on Tuesday (Jul 27) to go on strike just days ahead of the reopening of the border with the United States, unions representing the workers said, after working for three years without a contract. A strike would slow down commercial ...

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Former eBay employee gets 18 months in prison for 'abominable' cyberstalking campaign

A former supervisor for security operations at eBay Inc was sentenced on 18 months in prison for his role in a cyberstalking campaign that targeted a Massachusetts couple whose online newsletter was viewed as critical of the e-commerce company.

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Ancient Peruvian Sun calendar declared UN heritage site

A 2,300-year-old solar observatory in Peru, a structure of 13 stone towers built atop a hill and used as a calendar, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site on Tuesday.

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Italy says 99per cent of COVID deaths since Feb were not fully vaccinated

Almost 99per cent people who have died of COVID-19 in Italy since February this year were not fully vaccinated, the National Health Institute (ISS) said on Tuesday.

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Football: Man Utd agree deal to sign Real Madrid's Varane

Manchester United have agreed a deal with Real Madrid to sign France centre-back Raphael Varane, the Premier League giants announced Tuesday.

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Chile's ancient mummies added to UN heritage list

Chile's Chinchorro mummies, the oldest in the world to have been purposefully preserved by humans, were added to UNESCO's World Heritage List on Tuesday.

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EU warns Erdogan over push to open Cyprus ghost town

The EU on Tuesday told Turkey to reverse plans to open up the Cypriot ghost town of Varosha, announced during a controversial visit by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the divided island.

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Canada border guards vote to strike days ahead of US border reopening

VANCOUVER: Canadian border guards and customs officials voted on Tuesday (Jul 27) to go on strike just days ahead of the reopening of the border with the United States, unions representing the workers said, after working for three years without a contract. A strike would slow down commercial ...

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Former eBay employee gets 18 months in prison for 'abominable' cyberstalking campaign

A former supervisor for security operations at eBay Inc was sentenced on 18 months in prison for his role in a cyberstalking campaign that targeted a Massachusetts couple whose online newsletter was viewed as critical of the e-commerce company.

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Ancient Peruvian Sun calendar declared UN heritage site

A 2,300-year-old solar observatory in Peru, a structure of 13 stone towers built atop a hill and used as a calendar, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site on Tuesday.

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Italy says 99per cent of COVID deaths since Feb were not fully vaccinated

Almost 99per cent people who have died of COVID-19 in Italy since February this year were not fully vaccinated, the National Health Institute (ISS) said on Tuesday.

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Rugby: Vunipola shrugs off “reckless and dangerous” Springbok accusation

British and Irish Lions forward Mako Vunipola shrugged off an accusation of being "reckless and dangerous" from the South Africa camp as the verbal jousting began ahead of the second test in Cape Town on Saturday.

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Olympics: Spain basketball coach furious over 'dangerous' wait for dressing room

Spain basketball coach Sergio Scariolo hit out at the Tokyo 2020 organisers after his side were made to wait almost half an hour before being allowed back into the dressing room following their 88-77 Group C victory over hosts Japan on Monday.

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Olympics-Swimming-Battle of the record breakers looms in the Tokyo pool

Tuesday's women's 100m backstroke final will be a battle of the record breakers with Australia's Kaylee McKeown going for gold against American Regan Smith and Canada's Kylie Masse.

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Rugby: Vunipola shrugs off “reckless and dangerous” Springbok accusation

British and Irish Lions forward Mako Vunipola shrugged off an accusation of being "reckless and dangerous" from the South Africa camp as the verbal jousting began ahead of the second test in Cape Town on Saturday.

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Olympics-Basketball-Spain coach furious over 'dangerous' wait for dressing room

Spain basketball coach Sergio Scariolo hit out at the Tokyo 2020 organisers after his side were made to wait almost half an hour before being allowed back into the dressing room following their 88-77 Group C victory over hosts Japan on Monday.

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Olympics-Swimming-Battle of the record breakers looms in the Tokyo pool

Tuesday's women's 100m backstroke final will be a battle of the record breakers with Australia's Kaylee McKeown going for gold against American Regan Smith and Canada's Kylie Masse.

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Rugby-Vunipola shrugs off “reckless and dangerous” Springbok accusation

British and Irish Lions forward Mako Vunipola shrugged off an accusation of being "reckless and dangerous" from the South Africa camp as the verbal jousting began ahead of the second test in Cape Town on Saturday.

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Spain's COVID-19 incidence rate rises, but officials see signs of hope

The number of new COVID-19 cases in Spain continued to increase on Monday, with the 14-day incidence rate reaching 700 infections per 100,000 inhabitants, but officials said the situation was improving in some of the hardest-hit areas.

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US CDC raises concern about Israel over COVID-19 cases

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday raised concerns about the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, lifting its travel health notice to "Level 3: High."

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White House says current COVID-19 vaccination rates show positive trend

WASHINGTON :A surge in new coronavirus cases related to the Delta variant is prompting health experts to discuss mitigation strategies such as updated guidance on wearing masks, White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said on Monday.

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France says Iran endangers compromising chance for nuclear deal

France's foreign ministry said on Monday that Iran was endangering the chance of concluding an accord with world powers over reviving its 2015 nuclear deal if it did not return to the negotiating table soon.

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Olympics-Gymnastics-Top women eliminated in Tokyo by a technicality

REUTERS: Sixteen-year-old Viktoria Listunova won the women’s artistic gymnastics all-around title at both the European and Russian Championships earlier this year. However, despite placing sixth overall in the qualifying round on Sunday, the Russian Olympic Committee athlete will not get the ...

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Olympics-Basketball-Spain coach furious over 'dangerous' wait for dressing room

Spain basketball coach Sergio Scariolo hit out at the Tokyo 2020 organisers after his side were made to wait almost half an hour before being allowed back into the dressing room following their 88-77 Group C victory over hosts Japan on Monday.

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Olympics-Swimming-Battle of the record breakers looms in the Tokyo pool

Tuesday's women's 100m backstroke final will be a battle of the record breakers with Australia's Kaylee McKeown going for gold against American Regan Smith and Canada's Kylie Masse.

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Rugby-Vunipola shrugs off “reckless and dangerous” Springbok accusation

British and Irish Lions forward Mako Vunipola shrugged off an accusation of being "reckless and dangerous" from the South Africa camp as the verbal jousting began ahead of the second test in Cape Town on Saturday.

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Spain's COVID-19 incidence rate rises, but officials see signs of hope

The number of new COVID-19 cases in Spain continued to increase on Monday, with the 14-day incidence rate reaching 700 infections per 100,000 inhabitants, but officials said the situation was improving in some of the hardest-hit areas.

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US CDC raises concern about Israel over COVID-19 cases

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday raised concerns about the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, lifting its travel health notice to "Level 3: High."

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White House says current COVID-19 vaccination rates show positive trend

WASHINGTON :A surge in new coronavirus cases related to the Delta variant is prompting health experts to discuss mitigation strategies such as updated guidance on wearing masks, White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said on Monday.

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France says Iran endangers compromising chance for nuclear deal

France's foreign ministry said on Monday that Iran was endangering the chance of concluding an accord with world powers over reviving its 2015 nuclear deal if it did not return to the negotiating table soon.

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Olympics-Gymnastics-Top women eliminated in Tokyo by a technicality

REUTERS: Sixteen-year-old Viktoria Listunova won the women’s artistic gymnastics all-around title at both the European and Russian Championships earlier this year. However, despite placing sixth overall in the qualifying round on Sunday, the Russian Olympic Committee athlete will not get the ...

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New York City issues COVID-19 vaccine mandate for city workers to fight Delta variant

NEW YORK :New York City will require municipal workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-September or face weekly testing, Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Monday, as authorities nationwide have ramped up vaccine promotion to try to stem a wave of infections caused by the Delta variant.

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Rugby-Vunipola shrugs off “reckless and dangerous” Springbok accusation

British and Irish Lions forward Mako Vunipola shrugged off an accusation of being "reckless and dangerous" from the South Africa camp as the verbal jousting began ahead of the second test in Cape Town on Saturday.

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Olympics-Gymnastics-Top women eliminated in Tokyo by a technicality

REUTERS: Sixteen-year-old Viktoria Listunova won the women’s artistic gymnastics all-around title at both the European and Russian Championships earlier this year. However, despite placing sixth overall in the qualifying round on Sunday, the Russian Olympic Committee athlete will not get the ...

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Bus swerves off road in Croatia; 10 killed, 44 injured

A bus swerved off a highway and crashed in Croatia early on Sunday (Jul 25) after the driver apparently fell asleep, killing 10 people and injuring at least 44 others  some of them seriously, authorities said.

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South Africa lifts some COVID-19 restrictions after cases drop

South Africa on Sunday (Jul 25) lifted restrictions on the sale of alcohol on weekdays and the movement of people between provinces as President Cyril Ramaphosa said a third wave of the coronavirus may have peaked.

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Olympics-Lillard says no panic on Team USA after shock defeat to France

REUTERS: Damian Lillard said the U.S. men's basketball team is not going to panic after losing to France on Sunday, an upset that has raised questions about whether the favourites can win a fourth consecutive Olympic gold. Team USA gave up a late lead en route to a 83-76 loss after poor ...

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Cars, pavements washed away as Belgian town hit by worst floods in decades

The southern Belgian town of Dinant was hit by the heaviest floods in decades on Saturday (Jul 25) after a two-hour thunderstorm turned streets into torrential streams that washed away cars and pavements but did not kill anyone.

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Nigerian bandits abduct negotiator over ransom to free students, says school

Armed bandits in Nigeria have seized a negotiator who had been sent to pay ransom money to secure the release of 136 students kidnapped two months ago from an Islamic school in the north of the African nation, the school and parents said.

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Algeria reimposes restrictions on gatherings to stem COVID-19 cases

Algeria will reimpose restrictions on gatherings from Monday to cope with a rapid spread of the more infectious Delta variant of the coronavirus that has led to an increase in the number of patients, the prime minister's office said.

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US offers further air support to Afghan troops amid Taliban offensive

United States will to continue to carry out airstrikes to support Afghan forces facing attack from the insurgent Taliban, a regional US commander said on Sunday (Jul 25) as US and other international forces have drawn down troops in Afghanistan.

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Bus swerves off road in Croatia; 10 killed, 44 injured

A bus swerved off a highway and crashed in Croatia early on Sunday (Jul 25) after the driver apparently fell asleep, killing 10 people and injuring at least 44 others  some of them seriously, authorities said.

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South Africa lifts some COVID-19 restrictions after cases drop

South Africa on Sunday (Jul 25) lifted restrictions on the sale of alcohol on weekdays and the movement of people between provinces as President Cyril Ramaphosa said a third wave of the coronavirus may have peaked.

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South Africa lifts some COVID-19 restrictions as third wave peak passes

South Africa on Sunday lifted restrictions on the sale of alcohol on weekdays, movement of people between provinces and relaxed time of a night curfew to 10pm to 4am, as daily coronavirus infections shows signs of decline.

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Senators race to overcome final snags in infrastructure deal

Lawmakers racing to seal a bipartisan infrastructure deal early this coming week are hitting a major roadblock over how much money should go to public transit, the group’s lead Republican negotiator said on Sunday (Jul 25).

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South Africa lifts some COVID-19 restrictions as third wave peak passes

South Africa on Sunday lifted restrictions on the sale of alcohol on weekdays, movement of people between provinces and relaxed time of a night curfew to 10pm to 4am, as daily coronavirus infections shows signs of decline.

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Senators race to overcome final snags in infrastructure deal

Lawmakers racing to seal a bipartisan infrastructure deal early this coming week are hitting a major roadblock over how much money should go to public transit, the group’s lead Republican negotiator said on Sunday (Jul 25).

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Violent protests in Tunisia over the economy, COVID-19 spread

Violent demonstrations broke out on Sunday (Jul 25) in several Tunisian cities as protesters expressed anger at the deterioration of the North African nation's health, economic and social situation.

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Cricket: Bhuvneshwar shines as India beat Sri Lanka by 38 runs in first T20

Seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar took four wickets as a second-string India team defeated Sri Lanka by 38 runs in the first Twenty20 international of their three-match series in Colombo on Sunday (Jul 25).

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Cricket: Bhuvneshwar shines as India beat Sri Lanka by 38 runs in first T20

Seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar took four wickets as a second-string India team defeated Sri Lanka by 38 runs in the first Twenty20 international of their three-match series in Colombo on Sunday (Jul 25).

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Violent protests in Tunisia over the economy, COVID-19 spread

Violent demonstrations broke out on Sunday (Jul 25) in several Tunisian cities as protesters expressed anger at the deterioration of the North African nation's health, economic and social situation.

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Cricket: Bhuvneshwar shines as India beat Sri Lanka by 38 runs in first T20

Seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar took four wickets as a second-string India team defeated Sri Lanka by 38 runs in the first Twenty20 international of their three-match series in Colombo on Sunday (Jul 25).

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Germans divided over restrictions for the unvaccinated

German politicians were deeply divided Sunday over a warning by Chancellor Angela Merkel's chief of staff that restrictions for unvaccinated people may be necessary if COVID-19 infection numbers reach new heights in the coming months.

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California's largest fire burns homes as blazes scorch West

California's largest wildfire merged with a smaller blaze and destroyed homes in remote areas with limited access for firefighters, as numerous other fires gained strength and threatened property across the US West.

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Cricket-Bhuvneshwar shines as India beat Sri Lanka by 38 runs in first T20

Seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar took four wickets as a second-string India team defeated Sri Lanka by 38 runs in the first Twenty20 international of their three-match series in Colombo on Sunday.

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Germans divided over restrictions for the unvaccinated

German politicians were deeply divided Sunday over a warning by Chancellor Angela Merkel's chief of staff that restrictions for unvaccinated people may be necessary if COVID-19 infection numbers reach new heights in the coming months.

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California's largest fire burns homes as blazes scorch West

California's largest wildfire merged with a smaller blaze and destroyed homes in remote areas with limited access for firefighters, as numerous other fires gained strength and threatened property across the US West.

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Football: Man Utd in talks with Pogba over new contract, says Solskjaer

Manchester United are still in talks with midfielder Paul Pogba over a new contract, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said, amid speculation over the Frenchman's future at the Premier League club.

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Cricket: South Africa complete T20 series sweep against Ireland

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma hit 72 runs and the bowlers then restricted Ireland as the visitors won by 49 runs to complete a clean sweep of their three-match Twenty20 international series in Belfast on Saturday.

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Brazilians take to streets again to demand Bolsonaro's impeachment

Protesters took to the streets in several Brazilian cities on Saturday to demand the impeachment of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, whose popularity has fallen in recent weeks amid corruption scandals against the backdrop of the pandemic.

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Rugby-Poor discipline cost Boks as coach admits Lions won aerial battle

CAPE TOWN: Poor discipline cost South Africa and they lost the game in the air as they let slip a nine-point halftime lead over the British & Irish Lions in Saturday’s first test, home coach Jacques Nienaber said after the 22-17 defeat. The Springboks had looked in command in the first half ...

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Rugby-Gatland delighted with Lions' appetite for the fight against Springboks

CAPE TOWN: British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland praised his players for staying in the bout as an excellent second half performance powered them to a bruising 22-17 victory over world champions South Africa in the first test in Cape Town on Saturday. The Lions trailed 12-3 at halftime ...

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Football: Man Utd in talks with Pogba over new contract, says Solskjaer

Manchester United are still in talks with midfielder Paul Pogba over a new contract, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said, amid speculation over the Frenchman's future at the Premier League club.

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Cricket: South Africa complete T20 series sweep against Ireland

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma hit 72 runs and the bowlers then restricted Ireland as the visitors won by 49 runs to complete a clean sweep of their three-match Twenty20 international series in Belfast on Saturday.

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Rugby-Poor discipline cost Boks as coach admits Lions won aerial battle

CAPE TOWN: Poor discipline cost South Africa and they lost the game in the air as they let slip a nine-point halftime lead over the British & Irish Lions in Saturday’s first test, home coach Jacques Nienaber said after the 22-17 defeat. The Springboks had looked in command in the first half ...

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Rugby-Gatland delighted with Lions' appetite for the fight against Springboks

CAPE TOWN: British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland praised his players for staying in the bout as an excellent second half performance powered them to a bruising 22-17 victory over world champions South Africa in the first test in Cape Town on Saturday. The Lions trailed 12-3 at halftime ...

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Football: Man Utd in talks with Pogba over new contract, says Solskjaer

Manchester United are still in talks with midfielder Paul Pogba over a new contract, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said, amid speculation over the Frenchman's future at the Premier League club.

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Cricket: South Africa complete T20 series sweep against Ireland

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma hit 72 runs and the bowlers then restricted Ireland as the visitors won by 49 runs to complete a clean sweep of their three-match Twenty20 international series in Belfast on Saturday.

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US will not investigate nursing home deaths in New York, two other states

The U.S. Justice Department has decided not to open a civil rights investigation into nursing homes in New York and two other states regarding their COVID-19 response, dealing a blow to several Republican lawmakers who had demanded a probe.

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Rugby-Lions roar back after half-time to beat Boks in first test

CAPE TOWN :Dan Biggar's boot proved the difference as the British & Irish Lions came from behind to beat South Africa 22-17 in an attritional first test in Cape Town on Saturday.

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Thousands march in Hungary Pride parade to oppose LGBT law

BUDAPEST: Rising anger over the policies of Hungary's right-wing government filled the streets of the country's capital on Saturday (Jul 24) as thousands of LGBT supporters marched in the annual Budapest Pride parade. March organisers expected record crowds at the event, and called on participants ...

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Olympics: First medals on the line in Tokyo pool

Australia's women's 4x100m freestyle relay team look sure to complete a golden hat-trick, and maybe smash their world record, when the first swimming medals of the Tokyo Olympics are handed out on Sunday.

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Protesters opposed to COVID-19 measures clash with police in Paris

PARIS :French anti-riot police fired teargas on Saturday as clashes erupted during protests in central Paris against COVID-19 restrictions and a vaccination campaign, television reported.

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US will not investigate nursing home deaths in New York, two other states

The U.S. Justice Department has decided not to open a civil rights investigation into nursing homes in New York and two other states regarding their COVID-19 response, dealing a blow to several Republican lawmakers who had demanded a probe.

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Rugby-Lions roar back after half-time to beat Boks in first test

CAPE TOWN :Dan Biggar's boot proved the difference as the British & Irish Lions came from behind to beat South Africa 22-17 in an attritional first test in Cape Town on Saturday.

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Thousands march in Hungary Pride parade to oppose LGBT law

BUDAPEST: Rising anger over the policies of Hungary's right-wing government filled the streets of the country's capital on Saturday (Jul 24) as thousands of LGBT supporters marched in the annual Budapest Pride parade. March organisers expected record crowds at the event, and called on participants ...

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Olympics: First medals on the line in Tokyo pool

Australia's women's 4x100m freestyle relay team look sure to complete a golden hat-trick, and maybe smash their world record, when the first swimming medals of the Tokyo Olympics are handed out on Sunday.

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Protesters opposed to COVID-19 measures clash with police in Paris

PARIS :French anti-riot police fired teargas on Saturday as clashes erupted during protests in central Paris against COVID-19 restrictions and a vaccination campaign, television reported.

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Rugby-Lions roar back after half-time to beat Boks in first test

CAPE TOWN :Dan Biggar's boot proved the difference as the British & Irish Lions came from behind to beat South Africa 22-17 in an attritional first test in Cape Town on Saturday.

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Olympics: First medals on the line in Tokyo pool

Australia's women's 4x100m freestyle relay team look sure to complete a golden hat-trick, and maybe smash their world record, when the first swimming medals of the Tokyo Olympics are handed out on Sunday.

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Beijing tutoring crackdown slams US-listed Chinese stocks

Fears of increased of regulation from Beijing crushed U.S.-listed Chinese stocks on Friday following a Chinese government crackdown on private educators.

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Senior US diplomat to lead talks with Russia next week: State Department

Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will lead the U.S. delegation in a meeting of the U.S.-Russia Strategic Stability Dialogue in Geneva on July 28, the State Department said on Friday.

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Cricket-Spinners, top order help Sri Lanka avoid whitewash against India

Sri Lanka avoided a series whitewash against a second-string India side after half-centuries by Avishka Fernando and Bhanuka Rajapaksa led them to a three-wicket victory in the rain-hit third and final one-day international on Friday.

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Cricket: Fernando, Rajapaksa help Sri Lanka to first ODI win over India in four years

Avishka Fernando and Bhanuka Rajapaksa hit half centuries as Sri Lanka beat India by three wickets for a consolation win in the rain-hit third one-day international on Friday.

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Cricket-Spinners, top order help Sri Lanka avoid whitewash against India

Sri Lanka avoided a series whitewash against a second-string India side after half-centuries by Avishka Fernando and Bhanuka Rajapaksa led them to a three-wicket victory in the rain-hit third and final one-day international on Friday.

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Football: Karpin takes over as Russia manager

The Russian football federation on Friday named former international midfielder Valery Karpin as manager of the national football team.

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Football: Karpin takes over as Russia manager

The Russian football federation on Friday named former international midfielder Valery Karpin as manager of the national football team.

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France says boatload of 42 migrants rescued in English Channel

French authorities said on Friday they had rescued a boatload of 42 migrants in the English channel after their boat got into difficulty.

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China retaliates with sanctions on former US commerce secretary Ross, others

BEIJING/WASHINGTON :China said on Friday that it has imposed counter-sanctions on U.S. individuals including former U.S. commerce secretary Wilbur Ross in response to U.S. sanctions on Chinese officials in Hong Kong.

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Motor racing-Verstappen crash cost Red Bull US$1.8 million, says Horner

Max Verstappen's British Grand Prix collision with Lewis Hamilton cost Red Bull US$1.8 million with 'massive ramifications' for a team operating under Formula One's budget cap, principal Christian Horner said on Friday.

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Djokovic starts Olympic mission as Pogacar targets road race gold

History-chasing Novak Djokovic launches his quest for Olympic tennis glory, while Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar goes for one of 11 gold medals on offer Saturday as the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics finally rumble into life.

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Sierra Leone parliament votes to abolish death penalty

Sierra Leone's parliament voted unanimously on Friday to repeal the death penalty more than two decades after the West African country carried out its last execution.

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Soccer-PSG extend Pochettino's contract to 2023

Paris St Germain have extended the contract of manager Mauricio Pochettino and his staff until the end of June 2023, the Ligue 1 club said on Friday.

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Football: Karpin takes over as Russia manager

The Russian football federation on Friday named former international midfielder Valery Karpin as manager of the national football team.

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France says boatload of 42 migrants rescued in English Channel

French authorities said on Friday they had rescued a boatload of 42 migrants in the English channel after their boat got into difficulty.

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China retaliates with sanctions on former US commerce secretary Ross, others

BEIJING/WASHINGTON :China said on Friday that it has imposed counter-sanctions on U.S. individuals including former U.S. commerce secretary Wilbur Ross in response to U.S. sanctions on Chinese officials in Hong Kong.

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Motor racing-Verstappen crash cost Red Bull US$1.8 million, says Horner

Max Verstappen's British Grand Prix collision with Lewis Hamilton cost Red Bull US$1.8 million with 'massive ramifications' for a team operating under Formula One's budget cap, principal Christian Horner said on Friday.

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Djokovic starts Olympic mission as Pogacar targets road race gold

History-chasing Novak Djokovic launches his quest for Olympic tennis glory, while Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar goes for one of 11 gold medals on offer Saturday as the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics finally rumble into life.

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Sierra Leone parliament votes to abolish death penalty

Sierra Leone's parliament voted unanimously on Friday to repeal the death penalty more than two decades after the West African country carried out its last execution.

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Soccer-PSG extend Pochettino's contract to 2023

Paris St Germain have extended the contract of manager Mauricio Pochettino and his staff until the end of June 2023, the Ligue 1 club said on Friday.

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Motor racing-Verstappen crash cost Red Bull US$1.8 million, says Horner

Max Verstappen's British Grand Prix collision with Lewis Hamilton cost Red Bull US$1.8 million with 'massive ramifications' for a team operating under Formula One's budget cap, principal Christian Horner said on Friday.

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Djokovic starts Olympic mission as Pogacar targets road race gold

History-chasing Novak Djokovic launches his quest for Olympic tennis glory, while Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar goes for one of 11 gold medals on offer Saturday as the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics finally rumble into life.

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Soccer-PSG extend Pochettino's contract to 2023

Paris St Germain have extended the contract of manager Mauricio Pochettino and his staff until the end of June 2023, the Ligue 1 club said on Friday.

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CDC advisers consider COVID-19 boosters for immune-compromised Americans

Advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday (Jul 22) will consider evidence suggesting that a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccines could increase protection among people with compromised immune systems.

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NMC founder sues EY, banks and execs for US$8 billion over alleged fraud

B.R. Shetty, the founder of stricken UAE hospital operator NMC Health, has sued auditor EY, two former top executives of his companies and two banks in a U.S. court, seeking US$8 billion in damages for an alleged multibillion-dollar fraud at his group.

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Israel to reimpose COVID-19 'Green Pass' as Delta variant hits

Israel announced plans on Thursday (Jul 22) to allow only people who are deemed immune to COVID-19 or have recently tested negative to enter some public spaces such as restaurants, gyms and synagogues after a surge in coronavirus cases.

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Colombia arrests 10 over bombing, shooting of president's helicopter

Colombia arrested 10 people accused of involvement in attacks on a helicopter carrying President Ivan Duque and a military base last month that officials said on Thursday (Jul 22) were planned by former FARC rebel leaders based in Venezuela.

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Motor racing-Monza to host Formula One's second sprint race

REUTERS: The Italian Grand Prix at Monza in September will feature Formula One's second sprint race after the experimental format made its debut at Silverstone last weekend, the sport said on Thursday. The venue for a planned third sprint this season has yet to be confirmed but is expected to ...

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EDF suggests China should halt nuclear reactor after problems

French power group EDF said on Thursday that it would halt the Taishan nuclear reactor it operates with a Chinese partner if similar problems around fuel rod seals were to occur in France, suggesting the plant should hit pause.

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Batch of 736,000 Chinese COVID-19 vaccines arrives in Myanmar

A batch of Chinese Covid-19 vaccines arrived in Myanmar on Thursday, an AFP reporter said, as the coup-wracked country battles a devastating new surge in cases.

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US sanctions senior Cuban security official, special forces unit over protest crackdown

The United States on Thursday (Jul 22) imposed sanctions on a senior Cuban security official and an interior ministry special forces unit for alleged human rights abuses in a crackdown on anti-government protests earlier this month.

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Cricket-South Africa beat Ireland by 42 runs to win T20

REUTERS: South Africa's David Miller hit an unbeaten 75 runs to help the tourists out of early trouble before their spinners then restricted Ireland to secure a 42-run victory in the second Twenty20 international at Belfast on Thursday. Miller was in belligerent form, scoring off 44 balls, to ...

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Motor racing-Monza to host Formula One's second sprint race

REUTERS: The Italian Grand Prix at Monza in September will feature Formula One's second sprint race after the experimental format made its debut at Silverstone last weekend, the sport said on Thursday. The venue for a planned third sprint this season has yet to be confirmed but is expected to ...

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Motor racing-Monza to host Formula One's second sprint race

REUTERS: The Italian Grand Prix at Monza in September will feature Formula One's second sprint race after the experimental format made its debut at Silverstone last weekend, the sport said on Thursday. The venue for a planned third sprint this season has yet to be confirmed but is expected to ...

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EDF suggests China should halt nuclear reactor after problems

French power group EDF said on Thursday that it would halt the Taishan nuclear reactor it operates with a Chinese partner if similar problems around fuel rod seals were to occur in France, suggesting the plant should hit pause.

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Batch of 736,000 Chinese COVID-19 vaccines arrives in Myanmar

A batch of Chinese Covid-19 vaccines arrived in Myanmar on Thursday, an AFP reporter said, as the coup-wracked country battles a devastating new surge in cases.

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Olympics: South Africa football coach slams COVID-19 'stigmatisation'

South Africa's Olympic football coach hit out at "stigmatisation" of his Covid-hit squad, after they were forced to isolate before their 1-0 defeat to Japan on Thursday.

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Le Mans double winner Jaussaud dies aged 84

Jean-Pierre Jaussaud, two-time winner of the Le Mans 24 Hours, has died at the age of 84, the race organisers, the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO), announced Thursday.

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US sanctions senior Cuban security official, special forces unit over protest crackdown

The United States on Thursday (Jul 22) imposed sanctions on a senior Cuban security official and an interior ministry special forces unit for alleged human rights abuses in a crackdown on anti-government protests earlier this month.

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Olympics-Cycling-Van der Poel leaves it late for MTB race

Mountain bike medal prospect Mathieu van der Poel has departed for the Tokyo Olympics only four days before Monday’s race, confident it is all the time he needs to be ready.

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Olympics-Guinea reverses decision to pull out of Tokyo Games over COVID fears

CONAKRY: Guinea's five athletes will participate in the Tokyo Olympics after all, a statement from the West African nation's sport ministry said on Thursday, reversing the previous day's decision to suspend its participation in the Games citing the pandemic. On Wednesday, Sports Minister ...

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US developing plans to spend US$52 billion on chips supply -Commerce Department

The Biden administration is developing plans to quickly spend US$52 billion to deal with semiconductor supply issues if Congress passes a bill funding such efforts, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said on Thursday.

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Olympics-Swimming-The world records most at risk in Tokyo

Michael Phelps' 23 Olympic swimming gold medals is a record that may never be beaten but the Tokyo pool could still see the world's best push the boundaries of human performance to new heights.

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Google is starting to tell you how it found Search results

Alphabet's Google will now show its search engine users more information about why it found the results they are shown, the company said on Thursday.

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Czech cyclist tests positive for Covid-19-Czech team

PRAGUE: Czech cyclist Michal Schlegel has tested positive for COVID-19, the fourth athlete on the central European nation's Olympic team to do so, it said on Thursday. Schlegel is now in isolation and will not take part in his Olympic race scheduled for Saturday, a team statement said ...

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Websites of airlines, banks, tech companies back online after brief global outage

:Several airlines, banks and technology websites were coming back online on Thursday afternoon after a brief outage, the third such widespread incident noted in just a span of two months, raising alarms across social media.

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Motorcycling: Pedrosa to make MotoGP return in Austria as wild card

Dani Pedrosa will make a wildcard return to MotoGP at Austria's Red Bull Ring on August 6-8, the KTM team said on Wednesday (Jul 21).

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US administers 339.1 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines: CDC

The United States has administered 339,102,867 doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the country as of Wednesday morning and distributed 391,248,955 doses, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

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Motor racing-Hamilton's penalty was harsh, says Mercedes' Allison

Lewis Hamilton's penalty for causing an opening lap collision with Formula One rival Max Verstappen at last Sunday's British Grand Prix was harsh, according to his Mercedes team's technical head James Allison.

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Taliban seem to have 'strategic momentum' in Afghanistan: top US general

The Taliban appear to have the "strategic momentum" in their sweeping offensives across Afghanistan, but their victory is far from assured, the chairman of the US joint chiefs of staff General Mark Milley said Wednesday.

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Death toll in South Africa riots rises to 276, minister says

The death toll from recent riots in South Africa has risen to 276, and police are investigating 168 cases for murder, a cabinet minister said on Wednesday (Jul 21).

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Tennis: Osaka to play at US Open, 'Big Three' lead men's field

Naomi Osaka will defend her title at the US Open, organisers said on Wednesday (Jul 21), after she withdrew from this year's French Open and Wimbledon on mental health grounds.

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Formula 1: Hamilton 'did nothing wrong' in Verstappen move, says Mercedes tech chief

Lewis Hamilton's controversial first-lap move on world championship rival Max Verstappen at the British Grand Prix was "absolutely in line with the overtaking guide", his Mercedes team insisted on Wednesday (Jul 21).

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Soccer-Inter join Arsenal in withdrawing from US tour due to COVID-19 concerns

Inter Milan have followed Arsenal in cancelling their pre-season tour to the United States for the Florida Cup due to COVID-19 concerns, the Italian Serie A champions said on Wednesday.

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Massive wildfires in US West bring haze to East Coast

Smoke and ash from massive wildfires in the American West shrouded the sky and led to air quality alerts on parts of the East Coast on Wednesday (Jul 21) as the effects of the blazes were felt 4,023 kilometres away.

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Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty ahead of rape trial in Los Angeles

Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to charges of rape and sexual assault involving five women in Los Angeles ahead of a second trial on accusations of sex crimes, prosecutors said.

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Swimming: Borodin out of Tokyo Games after testing positive for COVID-19

Swimmer Ilya Borodin will miss the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19, the Russian Swimming Federation said on Wednesday.

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Football: Police charge six from Boca Juniors after Brazil clashes

Brazilian police charged six Boca Juniors players and officials on Wednesday, a day after they were involved in clashes with rivals and police following their Copa Libertadores elimination by Atletico Mineiro.

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Motorcycling: Pedrosa to make MotoGP return in Austria as wild card

Dani Pedrosa will make a wildcard return to MotoGP at Austria's Red Bull Ring on August 6-8, the KTM team said on Wednesday (Jul 21).

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Taliban seem to have 'strategic momentum' in Afghanistan: top US general

The Taliban appear to have the "strategic momentum" in their sweeping offensives across Afghanistan, but their victory is far from assured, the chairman of the US joint chiefs of staff General Mark Milley said Wednesday.

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Death toll in South Africa riots rises to 276, minister says

The death toll from recent riots in South Africa has risen to 276, and police are investigating 168 cases for murder, a cabinet minister said on Wednesday (Jul 21).

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Tennis: Osaka to play at US Open, 'Big Three' lead men's field

Naomi Osaka will defend her title at the US Open, organisers said on Wednesday (Jul 21), after she withdrew from this year's French Open and Wimbledon on mental health grounds.

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Formula 1: Hamilton 'did nothing wrong' in Verstappen move, says Mercedes tech chief

Lewis Hamilton's controversial first-lap move on world championship rival Max Verstappen at the British Grand Prix was "absolutely in line with the overtaking guide", his Mercedes team insisted on Wednesday (Jul 21).

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Soccer-Inter join Arsenal in withdrawing from US tour due to COVID-19 concerns

Inter Milan have followed Arsenal in cancelling their pre-season tour to the United States for the Florida Cup due to COVID-19 concerns, the Italian Serie A champions said on Wednesday.

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Massive wildfires in US West bring haze to East Coast

Smoke and ash from massive wildfires in the American West shrouded the sky and led to air quality alerts on parts of the East Coast on Wednesday (Jul 21) as the effects of the blazes were felt 4,023 kilometres away.

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Swimming: Borodin out of Tokyo Games after testing positive for COVID-19

Swimmer Ilya Borodin will miss the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19, the Russian Swimming Federation said on Wednesday.

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Football: Police charge six from Boca Juniors after Brazil clashes

Brazilian police charged six Boca Juniors players and officials on Wednesday, a day after they were involved in clashes with rivals and police following their Copa Libertadores elimination by Atletico Mineiro.

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Motorcycling: Pedrosa to make MotoGP return in Austria as wild card

Dani Pedrosa will make a wildcard return to MotoGP at Austria's Red Bull Ring on August 6-8, the KTM team said on Wednesday (Jul 21).

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Soccer-Inter join Arsenal in withdrawing from US tour due to COVID-19 concerns

Inter Milan have followed Arsenal in cancelling their pre-season tour to the United States for the Florida Cup due to COVID-19 concerns, the Italian Serie A champions said on Wednesday.

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Colombia government sends US$3.9 billion tax reform to congress amid renewed protests

Colombia's government on Tuesday formally presented a US$3.95 billion tax reform bill to congress, even as unions and student groups seek to revive the street protests that helped scupper the reform's original iteration.

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Biden names Google critic Kanter as Justice Dept antitrust chief

U.S. President Joe Biden plans to name lawyer Jonathan Kanter as Justice Department's antitrust chief, a source familiar told Reuters on Tuesday.

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Verizon to make Google's Messages default app on Android devices from 2022

Verizon Communications will make Google's Messages the default messaging app on all Android devices it sells starting next year, the U.S. wireless carrier said on Tuesday.

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Israel company NSO, linked to Pegasus case, present in Luxembourg, says minister

PARIS: The Israeli company NSO: linked to the Pegasus spyware case: is present in Luxembourg via its subsidiaries, said Luxembourg foreign affairs minister Jean Asselborn on Tuesday. Asselborn said he would be writing a letter to the directors of those Luxembourg units of NSO to remind them of ...

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Cricket: India edge Sri Lanka in nervy run chase to clinch ODI series

India beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in the second one-day international to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series after Suryakumar Yadav and Deepak Chahar guided the tourists home with maiden half-centuries on Tuesday.

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Rugby: Springbok pack awesome but beware of Kolbe, warns Anthony Watson

British and Irish Lions wing Anthony Watson said on Tuesday that there is much more to the Springboks than huge forwards and brilliant tactical kickers, singling out Cheslin Kolbe as a huge threat.

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Chinese army warns dam battered by storms could collapse

The Chinese army warned that a stricken dam in the centre of the country "could collapse at any time" after being severely damaged in torrential storms that killed at least three people and brought the region to a standstill.

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Haiti's new prime minister to be sworn in, form government

Haiti's new prime minister Ariel Henry was expected to present his new government after taking office on Tuesday, as officials attempt to stabilize a country on the brink of chaos since the assassination of president Jovenel Moise.

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'Change is coming': Peru's Castillo faces a divided nation after election battle

Peru's Pedro Castillo, set to be president after a long and tense election battle, now needs to heal the wounds of a starkly divided nation, split between support for his socialist reform plans and fears he will upend the Andean country's traditional politics.

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We discussed ousting Johnson, ex-adviser to UK prime minister says

LONDON: The former top adviser to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he discussed the possibility of toppling Johnson shortly after an election triumph in 2019 because Brexit campaigners were being sidelined inside Downing Street. Dominic Cummings told the BBC that by January 2020, after ...

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Paralympics-Deaf-blind swimmer withdraws from Tokyo Games over assistant row

REUTERS: Deaf-blind American swimmer Becca Meyers said on Tuesday she had withdrawn from the Tokyo Paralympics after being told by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee that she could not bring a personal care assistant (PCA) to Japan. Meyers, whose mother has served as her personal ...

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Rugby: Springbok pack awesome but beware of Kolbe, warns Anthony Watson

British and Irish Lions wing Anthony Watson said on Tuesday that there is much more to the Springboks than huge forwards and brilliant tactical kickers, singling out Cheslin Kolbe as a huge threat.

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Verizon to make Google's Messages default app on Android devices from 2022

Verizon Communications will make Google's Messages the default messaging app on all Android devices it sells starting next year, the U.S. wireless carrier said on Tuesday.

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Israel company NSO, linked to Pegasus case, present in Luxembourg, says minister

PARIS: The Israeli company NSO: linked to the Pegasus spyware case: is present in Luxembourg via its subsidiaries, said Luxembourg foreign affairs minister Jean Asselborn on Tuesday. Asselborn said he would be writing a letter to the directors of those Luxembourg units of NSO to remind them of ...

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Cricket: India edge Sri Lanka in nervy run chase to clinch ODI series

India beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in the second one-day international to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series after Suryakumar Yadav and Deepak Chahar guided the tourists home with maiden half-centuries on Tuesday.

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Rugby: Springbok pack awesome but beware of Kolbe, warns Anthony Watson

British and Irish Lions wing Anthony Watson said on Tuesday that there is much more to the Springboks than huge forwards and brilliant tactical kickers, singling out Cheslin Kolbe as a huge threat.

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Chinese army warns dam battered by storms could collapse

The Chinese army warned that a stricken dam in the centre of the country "could collapse at any time" after being severely damaged in torrential storms that killed at least three people and brought the region to a standstill.

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Haiti's new prime minister to be sworn in, form government

Haiti's new prime minister Ariel Henry was expected to present his new government after taking office on Tuesday, as officials attempt to stabilize a country on the brink of chaos since the assassination of president Jovenel Moise.

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'Change is coming': Peru's Castillo faces a divided nation after election battle

Peru's Pedro Castillo, set to be president after a long and tense election battle, now needs to heal the wounds of a starkly divided nation, split between support for his socialist reform plans and fears he will upend the Andean country's traditional politics.

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We discussed ousting Johnson, ex-adviser to UK prime minister says

LONDON: The former top adviser to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he discussed the possibility of toppling Johnson shortly after an election triumph in 2019 because Brexit campaigners were being sidelined inside Downing Street. Dominic Cummings told the BBC that by January 2020, after ...

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Soccer-AC Milan CEO Gazidis diagnosed with throat cancer

AC Milan chief executive Ivan Gazidis has been diagnosed with throat cancer, but the Serie A club said on Tuesday that the 56-year-old is expected to make a full recovery.

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Soccer-AC Milan CEO Gazidis diagnosed with throat cancer

AC Milan chief executive Ivan Gazidis has been diagnosed with throat cancer, but the Serie A club said on Tuesday that the 56-year-old is expected to make a full recovery.

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Rugby-Undercooked Boks still confident despite lack of game time

South Africa will be at a disadvantage due to a lack of international rugby over the last 20 months but are still confident of success against the British & Irish Lions, first-choice hooker Bongi Mbonambi said on Tuesday.

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Football: Newcastle's arbitration against Premier League adjourned until 2022

Newcastle United's arbitration proceedings against the Premier League over last year's aborted takeover attempt have been adjourned until early 2022 due to "issues with the disclosure of evidence", the Premier League club said on Monday.

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Soccer-Newcastle's arbitration against Premier League adjourned until 2022

Newcastle United's arbitration proceedings against the Premier League over last year's aborted takeover attempt have been adjourned until early 2022 due to "issues with the disclosure of evidence", the Premier League club said on Monday.

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Amazon shuts down cloud infrastructure linked to Israeli firm NSO - report

Amazon.com Inc's cloud service, Amazon Web Services, has shut down infrastructure and accounts linked to Israeli surveillance vendor NSO Group, U.S. media group Vice reported on Monday.

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Olympics: Japan pressed to tackle discrimination, abuse in sport

Japan should use the Olympics as a chance to commit to tackling discrimination over gender identity and sexual orientation in sport and prevent physical abuse of youth athletes, activists said on Monday, just days before the start of the Tokyo Games.

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Prince Harry will publish a memoir in late 2022

Britain's Prince Harry is writing a memoir about his life that will be published in late 2022, publisher Penguin Random House said in a statement on Monday.

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India's Adani offers discount for LNG-fuelled vessels at Mundra port

The Adani Group will offer a 50per cent discount on charges to liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fuelled ships at Mundra, India's largest commercial port, according to a notice seen by Reuters, as the country seeks to cut emissions under its green ports plan.

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Soccer-Real Madrid midfielder Diaz returns to Milan on loan

AC Milan have signed attacking midfielder Brahim Diaz on a two-year loan from Spanish side Real Madrid, the Serie A club said on Monday.

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Ben & Jerry's to stop sales in West Bank, east Jerusalem

Ben & Jerry's to stop sales in West Bank, east Jerusalem

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Soccer-Newcastle's arbitration against Premier League adjourned until 2022

Newcastle United's arbitration proceedings against the Premier League over last year's aborted takeover attempt have been adjourned until early 2022 due to "issues with the disclosure of evidence", the Premier League club said on Monday.

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Amazon shuts down cloud infrastructure linked to Israeli firm NSO - report

Amazon.com Inc's cloud service, Amazon Web Services, has shut down infrastructure and accounts linked to Israeli surveillance vendor NSO Group, U.S. media group Vice reported on Monday.

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Olympics: Japan pressed to tackle discrimination, abuse in sport

Japan should use the Olympics as a chance to commit to tackling discrimination over gender identity and sexual orientation in sport and prevent physical abuse of youth athletes, activists said on Monday, just days before the start of the Tokyo Games.

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Prince Harry will publish a memoir in late 2022

Britain's Prince Harry is writing a memoir about his life that will be published in late 2022, publisher Penguin Random House said in a statement on Monday.

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India's Adani offers discount for LNG-fuelled vessels at Mundra port

The Adani Group will offer a 50per cent discount on charges to liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fuelled ships at Mundra, India's largest commercial port, according to a notice seen by Reuters, as the country seeks to cut emissions under its green ports plan.

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Soccer-Real Madrid midfielder Diaz returns to Milan on loan

AC Milan have signed attacking midfielder Brahim Diaz on a two-year loan from Spanish side Real Madrid, the Serie A club said on Monday.

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Ben & Jerry's to stop sales in West Bank, east Jerusalem

Ben & Jerry's to stop sales in West Bank, east Jerusalem

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Basketball: US Olympic 3x3 add Young as Samuelson makes COVID-19 exit

The United States Olympic 3x3 women's basketball team added Jackie Young to the roster on Monday after Katie Lou Samuelson was dropped after entering Covid-19 health and safety protocols.

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Soccer-Lazio defend new arrival Hysaj over initiation song

Serie A club Lazio came to the defence of new signing Elseid Hysaj on Monday after he sang left-wing anthem "Bella Ciao" during his initiation ceremony at the weekend.

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Olympic sponsor Toyota passes on Games TV commercials amid lacklustre support in Japan

Tokyo 2020 sponsor Toyota will not run Olympics-related TV commercials amid lacklustre public support for the Olympics, with two-thirds of Japanese doubting organisers can keep the Games safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a local media poll.

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Biden softens tone after Facebook accusation, still seeks action on vaccine misinformation

U.S. President Joe Biden took a softer tone when talking about Facebook Inc on Monday, after saying last week that the social media company was "killing people" by allowing the spread of misinformation about vaccines against the coronavirus.

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Olympics: Japan pressed to tackle discrimination, abuse in sport

Japan should use the Olympics as a chance to commit to tackling discrimination over gender identity and sexual orientation in sport and prevent physical abuse of youth athletes, activists said on Monday, just days before the start of the Tokyo Games.

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Soccer-Real Madrid midfielder Diaz returns to Milan on loan

AC Milan have signed attacking midfielder Brahim Diaz on a two-year loan from Spanish side Real Madrid, the Serie A club said on Monday.

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Basketball: US Olympic 3x3 add Young as Samuelson makes COVID-19 exit

The United States Olympic 3x3 women's basketball team added Jackie Young to the roster on Monday after Katie Lou Samuelson was dropped after entering Covid-19 health and safety protocols.

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Soccer-Lazio defend new arrival Hysaj over initiation song

Serie A club Lazio came to the defence of new signing Elseid Hysaj on Monday after he sang left-wing anthem "Bella Ciao" during his initiation ceremony at the weekend.

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US tennis teen Gauff to miss Olympics with COVID-19 positive

American teen tennis star Coco Gauff will miss the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for Covid-19, she announced on Sunday.

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France reports over 10,000 new COVID-19 cases for third day

France reported more than 12,500 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the third day that the tally has held above 10,000, as the quick spread of the more contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 led to a jump in new infections.

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Motor racing-Red Bull boss says Hamilton put Verstappen's life at risk

SILVERSTONE, England: Red Bull team boss Christian Horner accused British Grand Prix winner Lewis Hamilton of putting title rival Max Verstappen's life at risk with a 'desperate' collision that ended the Dutchman's race on Sunday. Horner said Mercedes' seven-times world champion, the most ...

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France reports over 10,000 new COVID-19 cases for third day

France reported more than 12,500 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the third day that the tally has held above 10,000, as the quick spread of the more contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 led to a jump in new infections.

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Motor racing-Red Bull boss says Hamilton put Verstappen's life at risk

SILVERSTONE, England: Red Bull team boss Christian Horner accused British Grand Prix winner Lewis Hamilton of putting title rival Max Verstappen's life at risk with a 'desperate' collision that ended the Dutchman's race on Sunday. Horner said Mercedes' seven-times world champion, the most ...

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'It's terrifying': Merkel shaken as flood deaths rise to 188 in Europe

FRANKFURT :Flash floods hit southern Germany on Sunday, killing at least one person and adding to the flooding devastation that has claimed the lives of more than 180 people in Europe in recent days.

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Motor racing-Red Bull boss says Hamilton put Verstappen's life at risk

SILVERSTONE, England: Red Bull team boss Christian Horner accused British Grand Prix winner Lewis Hamilton of putting title rival Max Verstappen's life at risk with a 'desperate' collision that ended the Dutchman's race on Sunday. Horner said Mercedes' seven-times world champion, the most ...

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Saudi Arabia stages second scaled-down hajj of COVID-19 era

Hajj pilgrims streamed out of the holy city of Mecca towards Mina on Sunday, the second day of a massively scaled-down version of Islam's greatest pilgrimage, held in the shadow of coronavirus for the second year running.

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Golf: Morikawa hails British Open win as 'best day of my life'

Collin Morikawa said his British Open victory on debut was one of the "best moments of my life" after a nerveless display from the 24-year-old American at Royal St. George's on Sunday saw him win by two shots on 15 under par.

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Families seek justice on anniversary of Argentina Jewish center bombing

Families of the victims of the 1994 bombing of a Jewish center in Argentina's capital Buenos Aires that left 85 dead and hundreds wounded, on Sunday renewed their demands for justice as they marked the anniversary of the horror attack.

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Private Israeli malware used to spy on journalists, activists

Activists, journalists and politicians around the world have been spied on using cellphone malware developed by a private Israeli firm, reports said Sunday, igniting fears of widespread privacy and rights abuses.

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France bans crushing and gassing of male chicks from 2022

France will ban from next year the killing of male chicks by crushing or gassing, a practice denounced as barbaric by animal welfare groups, and will push for a similar measure at European level, the agriculture minister said on Sunday.

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Cycling-'Baby Cannibal' Pogacar claims vintage Tour de France title

Slovenian Tadej Pogacar claimed a second successive Tour de France title after Sunday's 21st and final stage.

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'It's terrifying': Merkel shaken as flood deaths rise to 188 in Europe

FRANKFURT :Flash floods hit southern Germany on Sunday, killing at least one person and adding to the flooding devastation that has claimed the lives of more than 180 people in Europe in recent days.

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Saudi Arabia stages second scaled-down hajj of COVID-19 era

Hajj pilgrims streamed out of the holy city of Mecca towards Mina on Sunday, the second day of a massively scaled-down version of Islam's greatest pilgrimage, held in the shadow of coronavirus for the second year running.

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Golf: Morikawa hails British Open win as 'best day of my life'

Collin Morikawa said his British Open victory on debut was one of the "best moments of my life" after a nerveless display from the 24-year-old American at Royal St. George's on Sunday saw him win by two shots on 15 under par.

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Families seek justice on anniversary of Argentina Jewish center bombing

Families of the victims of the 1994 bombing of a Jewish center in Argentina's capital Buenos Aires that left 85 dead and hundreds wounded, on Sunday renewed their demands for justice as they marked the anniversary of the horror attack.

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Private Israeli malware used to spy on journalists, activists

Activists, journalists and politicians around the world have been spied on using cellphone malware developed by a private Israeli firm, reports said Sunday, igniting fears of widespread privacy and rights abuses.

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France bans crushing and gassing of male chicks from 2022

France will ban from next year the killing of male chicks by crushing or gassing, a practice denounced as barbaric by animal welfare groups, and will push for a similar measure at European level, the agriculture minister said on Sunday.

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Cycling-'Baby Cannibal' Pogacar claims vintage Tour de France title

Slovenian Tadej Pogacar claimed a second successive Tour de France title after Sunday's 21st and final stage.

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Golf: Morikawa hails British Open win as 'best day of my life'

Collin Morikawa said his British Open victory on debut was one of the "best moments of my life" after a nerveless display from the 24-year-old American at Royal St. George's on Sunday saw him win by two shots on 15 under par.

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Cycling-'Baby Cannibal' Pogacar claims vintage Tour de France title

Slovenian Tadej Pogacar claimed a second successive Tour de France title after Sunday's 21st and final stage.

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Cricket-Skipper Dhawan, debutant Kishan help India spank Sri Lanka in first ODI

Skipper Shikhar Dhawan led by example and wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan impressed in his one-day debut to secure a comprehensive seven-wicket win for India against Sri Lanka in the first match at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.

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French shocker 'Titane' wins Palme d'Or as Spike Lee slips up

Shock-fest "Titane" took home the top prize Palme d'Or at Cannes on Saturday, revealed early at the closing ceremony in an embarrassing slip-up by jury president Spike Lee.

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Mexico says will soon authorize Moderna's COVID vaccine

Mexico will soon authorize Moderna Inc's COVID-19 vaccine, Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Saturday.

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Formula One boss hails 'sensational' sprint debut

Formula One's Ross Brawn hailed a new sprint race as a 'sensational' success after its British Grand Prix debut on Saturday.

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Golf-Rahm hangs tough to stay in contention

Jon Rahm dug deep to eke out a third-round 68 on Saturday and keep alive his hopes of adding the British Open title to the U.S. Open crown he picked up last month.

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Soccer-Wolves striker Jimenez returns to action after head injury

Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Raul Jimenez played his first game since fracturing his skull in November, featuring in a 1-0 pre-season friendly defeat by third-tier Crewe Alexandra on Saturday.

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Formula One boss hails 'sensational' sprint debut

Formula One's Ross Brawn hailed a new sprint race as a 'sensational' success after its British Grand Prix debut on Saturday.

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Golf-Rahm hangs tough to stay in contention

Jon Rahm dug deep to eke out a third-round 68 on Saturday and keep alive his hopes of adding the British Open title to the U.S. Open crown he picked up last month.

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Soccer-Wolves striker Jimenez returns to action after head injury

Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Raul Jimenez played his first game since fracturing his skull in November, featuring in a 1-0 pre-season friendly defeat by third-tier Crewe Alexandra on Saturday.

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Rugby: Alun Wyn Jones helps Lions to seven-try tour victory

Original tour captain Alun Wyn Jones came off the bench after a remarkably quick recovery from a shoulder injury to help the British and Irish Lions hammer the Stormers 49-3 in Cape Town on Saturday.

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Rugby-Price is right as scrumhalf stakes claim for Lions test starting berth

Scrumhalf Ali Price impressed for the British & Irish Lions to put his hand up for test selection as the visitors scored seven tries in a comfortable 49-3 victory over the Stormers at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

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French shocker 'Titane' wins Palme d'Or as Spike Lee slips up

Shock-fest "Titane" took home the top prize Palme d'Or at Cannes on Saturday, revealed early at the closing ceremony in an embarrassing slip-up by jury president Spike Lee.

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Mexico says will soon authorize Moderna's COVID vaccine

Mexico will soon authorize Moderna Inc's COVID-19 vaccine, Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Saturday.

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Formula One boss hails 'sensational' sprint debut

Formula One's Ross Brawn hailed a new sprint race as a 'sensational' success after its British Grand Prix debut on Saturday.

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Golf-Rahm hangs tough to stay in contention

Jon Rahm dug deep to eke out a third-round 68 on Saturday and keep alive his hopes of adding the British Open title to the U.S. Open crown he picked up last month.

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Soccer-Wolves striker Jimenez returns to action after head injury

Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Raul Jimenez played his first game since fracturing his skull in November, featuring in a 1-0 pre-season friendly defeat by third-tier Crewe Alexandra on Saturday.

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Rugby: Alun Wyn Jones helps Lions to seven-try tour victory

Original tour captain Alun Wyn Jones came off the bench after a remarkably quick recovery from a shoulder injury to help the British and Irish Lions hammer the Stormers 49-3 in Cape Town on Saturday.

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Armenian court upholds June election win for acting PM's party -Ifax

Armenia's constitutional court has ruled that the result of last month's parliamentary elections, won by the party of acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, be upheld, Russia's Interfax news agency reported on Saturday.

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Rugby-Price is right as scrumhalf stakes claim for Lions test starting berth

Scrumhalf Ali Price impressed for the British & Irish Lions to put his hand up for test selection as the visitors scored seven tries in a comfortable 49-3 victory over the Stormers at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

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Rugby: Alun Wyn Jones helps Lions to seven-try tour victory

Original tour captain Alun Wyn Jones came off the bench after a remarkably quick recovery from a shoulder injury to help the British and Irish Lions hammer the Stormers 49-3 in Cape Town on Saturday.

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Armenian court upholds June election win for acting PM's party -Ifax

Armenia's constitutional court has ruled that the result of last month's parliamentary elections, won by the party of acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, be upheld, Russia's Interfax news agency reported on Saturday.

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Rugby-Price is right as scrumhalf stakes claim for Lions test starting berth

Scrumhalf Ali Price impressed for the British & Irish Lions to put his hand up for test selection as the visitors scored seven tries in a comfortable 49-3 victory over the Stormers at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

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Two hundred flights cancelled at Lisbon airport at start of strike

Two hundred flights were cancelled at Lisbon airport on Saturday at the start of a two-day strike by Groundforce handling company workers, with more cancellations likely before the action ends on Sunday evening, the company that manages Portugal's airports (ANA) said.

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Golf: Oosthuizen keeps charging Spieth at bay

South African Louis Oosthuizen takes a two-shot lead into the British Open third round which started in bright sunshine at Royal St George's on Saturday.

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Hamilton qualifies fastest for F1's new Saturday sprint

Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton will start Formula One's first Saturday sprint from the front of the grid after lapping fastest in a Friday qualifying session at his home British Grand Prix.

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France reports over 10,000 new COVID-19 cases per day again

PARIS: France reported more than 10,000 new coronavirus cases again as the rapid spread of the more contagious Delta variant led to a jump in new infections. The health ministry reported 10,908 new cases on Friday (Jul 16), taking the total to more than 5.84 million. The daily new case tally was ...

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UN Security Council asked to authorise more troops for Mali mission

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has asked the Security Council to authorise additional troops for the peacekeeping mission in Mali in response to rising violence by Islamist militants, according to a report seen by Reuters.

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Delta COVID variant now dominant strain worldwide, US deaths surge: Officials

The Delta variant of COVID-19 is now the dominant strain worldwide, accompanied by a surge of deaths around the United States almost entirely among unvaccinated people, U.S. officials said Friday.

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No vaccines, no dinner: indoor Greek restaurants accept only inoculated customers

ATHENS: Restrictions allowing only people vaccinated against coronavirus to be served at indoor restaurants, bars and cafes went into effect in Greece on Friday (Jul 16), with diners broadly in favour of the measure as the country grapples with a surge in infections. Customers at indoor ...

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Football: UEFA announces Champions League final hosts for next four seasons

The next four Champions League finals from 2022-2025 will be hosted by St Petersburg, Istanbul, London and Munich respectively, European soccer's governing body UEFA said on Friday.

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Haiti justice min. ex-official could have ordered Moise killing -Colombia police

Former Haitian justice ministry official Joseph Felix Badio could have ordered the assassination of Haiti's President Jovenel Moise, Colombia's police chief, General Jorge Vargas, said on Friday.

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Cricket: Malan blasts South Africa to victory in third ODI v Ireland

Opener Janneman Malan smashed the fourth highest score in South Africa’s one-day international history as his swashbuckling 177 not out helped steer the tourists to a series-levelling 70-run victory over Ireland at Malahide, Dublin on Friday.

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Biden battles Russian hacking groups with restrictions on IT firms

WASHINGTON :The United States on Friday took a new stab at Russia's cybersecurity industry, restricting trade with four information technology firms and two other entities over "aggressive and harmful" activities - including digital espionage - that Washington blames on the Russian government.

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Lebanon's army chief says situation worsening, urges need for chaos prevention

Lebanon's army chief General Joseph Aoun said on Friday the situation in the country was worsening and would further escalate as a financial crisis stokes political and social tensions.

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UK court allows lawsuit against Dechert over Indian hacking allegations

A Missouri businessman can sue Dechert LLP over his claim that the international law firm helped mastermind the hack and leak of his emails, a British court ruled on Friday.

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Censorship circumvention tool helps 1.4 million Cubans get internet access

Psiphon Inc's freely available internet censorship circumvention tool has about helped nearly 1.4 million Cubans this week gain access to websites, the company said on Friday, after Cuba's government curbed access to popular social media and messaging platforms.

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Hamilton qualifies fastest for F1's new Saturday sprint

Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton will start Formula One's first Saturday sprint from the front of the grid after lapping fastest in a Friday qualifying session at his home British Grand Prix.

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France reports over 10,000 new COVID-19 cases per day again

PARIS: France reported more than 10,000 new coronavirus cases again as the rapid spread of the more contagious Delta variant led to a jump in new infections. The health ministry reported 10,908 new cases on Friday (Jul 16), taking the total to more than 5.84 million. The daily new case tally was ...

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UN Security Council asked to authorise more troops for Mali mission

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has asked the Security Council to authorise additional troops for the peacekeeping mission in Mali in response to rising violence by Islamist militants, according to a report seen by Reuters.

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Delta COVID variant now dominant strain worldwide, US deaths surge: Officials

The Delta variant of COVID-19 is now the dominant strain worldwide, accompanied by a surge of deaths around the United States almost entirely among unvaccinated people, U.S. officials said Friday.

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No vaccines, no dinner: indoor Greek restaurants accept only inoculated customers

ATHENS: Restrictions allowing only people vaccinated against coronavirus to be served at indoor restaurants, bars and cafes went into effect in Greece on Friday (Jul 16), with diners broadly in favour of the measure as the country grapples with a surge in infections. Customers at indoor ...

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Football: UEFA announces Champions League final hosts for next four seasons

The next four Champions League finals from 2022-2025 will be hosted by St Petersburg, Istanbul, London and Munich respectively, European soccer's governing body UEFA said on Friday.

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Haiti justice min. ex-official could have ordered Moise killing -Colombia police

Former Haitian justice ministry official Joseph Felix Badio could have ordered the assassination of Haiti's President Jovenel Moise, Colombia's police chief, General Jorge Vargas, said on Friday.

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Cricket: Malan blasts South Africa to victory in third ODI v Ireland

Opener Janneman Malan smashed the fourth highest score in South Africa’s one-day international history as his swashbuckling 177 not out helped steer the tourists to a series-levelling 70-run victory over Ireland at Malahide, Dublin on Friday.

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Biden battles Russian hacking groups with restrictions on IT firms

WASHINGTON :The United States on Friday took a new stab at Russia's cybersecurity industry, restricting trade with four information technology firms and two other entities over "aggressive and harmful" activities - including digital espionage - that Washington blames on the Russian government.

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Hamilton qualifies fastest for F1's new Saturday sprint

Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton will start Formula One's first Saturday sprint from the front of the grid after lapping fastest in a Friday qualifying session at his home British Grand Prix.

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Football: UEFA announces Champions League final hosts for next four seasons

The next four Champions League finals from 2022-2025 will be hosted by St Petersburg, Istanbul, London and Munich respectively, European soccer's governing body UEFA said on Friday.

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