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Zambia's vote marred by intimidation, counting pause: observers
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Villagers evacuate as Belgium battles record wildfire
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Marchand wins 200m butterfly for first Euros gold
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Despite booming economy, young Moroccans still dream of Europe
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Fernandez booed by Chelsea fans in friendly win over Sociedad
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South Korea president proposes talks with North to formally end Korean War
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Fans line Welsh streets as Bonnie Tyler body's returns for funeral
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Residents evacuate as Belgium wildfire scorches 1,600 hectares
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Tropical Storm Lala lashes Hawaii with heavy rain
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easyJet strike sees 100 French flights cancelled
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Lebanon reports 11 dead in strikes that Israel says targeted Hezbollah
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Monica Bellucci and Florin Serban win at Locarno Film Festival
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Crystal Palace sign Israel winger Khalaili
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India's Padikkal hits unbeaten century in first Sri Lanka Test
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Rescuers search for survivors as Indonesian quake death toll rises to 47
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Liechtenstein places gender equality on its throne
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Taliban govt supporters dance, take selfies in Kabul celebrations
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Street rallies held as Taliban govt marks five years ruling Afghanistan
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UK PM urges 'reflection' after Cambridge professor's death
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World Cup winner Ferran Torres signs for PSG from Barcelona
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Rescuers search for survivors as Indonesian quake death toll rises to 40
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Monsoon rains submerge villages, fields in Myanmar
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Earthquake rocks Spain's tourist jewel Granada
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India's Padikkal, Rahul hit half-centuries in Sri Lanka Test
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Perez, Fiorini set world records in winning Euro race walk golds
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UK-based Afghan writer pleads for country's 'abandoned' women
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Lebanon says 9 dead in strikes as Israel says targeted Hezbollah
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Werro edges Hodgkinson in boost for world record-seeking 800m rivalry
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World Cup winner Ferran Torres signs for Paris Saint-Germain
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Mehidy claims Smith as Bangladesh sense historic upset in Australia
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Disney reveals 'X-Men' cast, slate of sequels at D23 fan event
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Indonesia rescuers search for survivors as quake death toll rises to 38
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Star Cameroon goalkeeper Bihina faces Malawi's prolific Chawinga sisters in WAFCON final
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Japan coach Jones says team should not get despondent after heavy loss
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Mehidy claims Smith to keep Bangladesh on top in Australia Test
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Flags, music as Taliban authorities mark five years ruling Afghanistan
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Iran fires back at Trump's threat to declare Hormuz a US territory
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'Like we were on a trampoline': Indonesia quake kills 20, thousands flee
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No monkey business: India 'whisperers' guard world championships
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Australia run riot to crush Japan 56-17 in Townsville
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Steady India 101-1 at lunch in first Sri Lanka Test
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Stolen Matisse works tied to infamous art thief in Brazil
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Faced with historic drought, the Dutch rethink water management
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Hasan strikes twice for Bangladesh to reduce Australia to 51-2
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Pallister holds off Ledecky to win Pan Pacs 400m free title
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Powerful quake off Indonesia kills 20, sparks mass evacuations
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India's Modi woos youth with free coaching, AI training
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Mehidy half-century steers Bangladesh to 228-run lead in Australia Test
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Mehidy half-century steers Bangladesh to big lead in Australia Test
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Japan defence minister visits war shrine, PM stays away
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The International Olympic Committee has rejected a complaint filed by the human rights NGO FairSquare against FIFA president Gianni Infantino for alleged breaches of rules on political neutrality, an IOC spokesperson told AFP on Friday.
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Dutchman van Bommel appointed new Belgium football coach
Mark van Bommel is the new coach of the Belgian national football team, the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) announced on Friday.
Leclerc on top for Ferrari but suffers car failure
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Peaty begins quest for more Commonwealth gold, Aussie swimmers set for bonus
Olympic champions Adam Ramsay-Peaty and Duncan Scott made a fast start in the pool as the 23rd Commonwealth Games kicked into gear on the first full day of action in Glasgow on Friday.
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Joshua's focus on Prenga as Fury lies in wait
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Spain coach blasts 'unacceptable' behaviour of Argentina after World Cup final
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Klopp handed task of reviving Germany's football fortunes
Jurgen Klopp has been named Germany coach, the former Liverpool manager given the task of rebuilding the struggling European giants, the national federation (DFB) announced on Friday.
Rugby brain injury court case at risk of collapse
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Recharged Klopp back to turn Germany from doubters into believers
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Wrestling to become a man in Togo's ancestral rite of passage
The bare-chested young men emerged from a forest ceremony in northern Togo chanting war songs, ready for the initiation tradition of "Evala" in which they wrestle to become men.
WAFCON favourites Nigeria eye World Cup slot and record prize money
The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) kicks off in Morocco on Sunday with qualification for the World Cup and a record two-million-dollar first prize on the line.
Brian Lara Stadium hosts maiden Test as West Indies face Pakistan
West Indies and Pakistan meet at Test cricket's newest venue in Trinidad on Saturday at the start of a two-match series in which the home side will be enjoying rare favoured status against the unsettled visitors.
Socceroos star Volpato allegedly tests positive for cocaine
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Is 'superstar' Pogacar's Tour de France domination boring?
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Dodgers return to Trump White House despite fan anger
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Lyles, Richardson ease into 100m semis at US athletics championships
Olympic gold medallist Noah Lyles and Sha'Carri Richardson eased into the 100m semi-finals at the US athletics championships on Thursday.
King Charles opens slimmed down Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
King Charles III officially opened the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Thursday to launch 10 days in a slimmed down event designed to control costs.
Hearn dismisses Fury talk of Joshua no-show for super fight
Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn has dismissed comments from Tyson Fury that the long-awaited clash between the two former world heavyweight boxing champions may not happen.
Barcelona's De Jong returns from World Cup with torn ligament
Barcelona's Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong is undergoing treatment on a torn knee ligament suffered while on national duty at the World Cup, the Spanish champions said on Thursday.
Verstappen swerves around future questions
Max Verstappen on Thursday swerved around questions on his future and declared he was taking things race by race with Red Bull as they work to develop their car.
Hamilton proud of recovery after hitting rock bottom a year ago
Lewis Hamilton expressed pride in himself and Ferrari on Thursday when asked to reflect on last year's Hungarian Grand Prix when he described himself as "useless" and suggested Ferrari should "sign another driver".
Carapaz eyes polkadot mountains jersey after stage win
Ecuadorian Richard Carapaz said he would now target the King of the Mountains polkadot jersey after claiming victory on the 18th stage of the Tour de France on Thursday.
Carapaz claims Tour de France stage as Pogacar loses key team-mate
Ecuador's Richard Carapaz climbed to victory on the Alpine 18th stage of the Tour de France on Thursday as race leader Tadej Pogacar lost a key team-mate to illness.
Alonso welcomes Aston Martin upgrade, warns against unreal expectations
Fernando Alonso on Thursday warned that Aston Martin's long-awaited upgraded chassis, being introduced at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix, was unlikely to change their position as tail-enders.
Anderson declares Man City 'kings of Manchester' after £116 mn move
Elliot Anderson declared Manchester City the "kings of Manchester" after completing his reported £116 million ($154 million) move from Nottingham Forest.
Relieved Russell says Mercedes have solved his power problems mystery
British driver George Russell on Thursday claimed that Mercedes have found the cause of his car's power management problems and dismissed all suggestions that the team favour Kimi Antonelli.
Carapaz climbs unopposed to Tour de France 18th stage win
Ecuador's Richard Carapaz emerged from a six-man group to climb to victory on the Alpine 18th stage of the Tour de France on Thursday.
Heptathlon champion Johnson-Thompson joins list of Commonwealth Games absentees
Katarina Johnson-Thompson said Thursday she was "gutted" to have to withdraw from the England team for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow due to an unspecified injury.
Sooryavanshi hits maiden 50 as India thump Zimbabwe in T20
India wonderkid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored a maiden Twenty20 international half-century in a seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in Harare on Thursday.