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Revival hopes grow for long-closed Greek Orthodox seminary off Istanbul
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England, Mexico take centre stage in Azteca blockbuster
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Trump hails US, blasts 'communists' in 250th anniversary speech
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'Very dangerous' super typhoon nears US Pacific islands
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Taiwanese film hunters rescue ageing reels from bygone era
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Australia stand by under-fire Popovic after World Cup exit
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Trump arrives for US 250th birthday speech after storm delay
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Afghan car trade screeches to a halt due to regional wars
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All Blacks wing Fineanganofo's debut began 'in the toilet, spewing'
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Pipe dreams: Bangladesh surfers chase waves at Asian Games
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Xhaka -- Switzerland's World Cup rock born to be skipper
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England can write new Azteca history by meeting Mexico challenge, says Tuchel
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Trump pushes ahead with US 250th birthday speech after storm delay
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Paraguay coach says team 'fought like lions' in World Cup loss to France
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Australia's Schmidt rues missed opportunities as Wilson defends Donaldson
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Violent crime wave beleaguers Israel's Arab youth
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Deschamps hails France for staying cool in World Cup win over Paraguay
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Severe weather disrupts Trump's America 250 celebration
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Japan ready for Ireland after 'big statement' against Italy
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Judge, Trout among MLB All-Star Game starter selections
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Mbappe says France happy 'to get hands dirty' after World Cup win
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Davis-Woodhall opens up about depression after Eugene win
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France beat Paraguay with Mbappe penalty to reach World Cup quarter-finals
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France battle past Paraguay to set up Morocco World Cup showdown
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Ukraine denies Moscow claim of seizing strategic stronghold
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Jefferson-Wooden holds off Richardson for Eugene 100m win
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Dinusha shines for Sri Lanka on second day of West Indies Test
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Stopping Haaland no mystery for Brazil, says Ancelotti
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Julian Quinones, Mexico's not-so-secret World Cup weapon
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Coach says Morocco 'no longer a surprise' after reaching World Cup quarters
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Erasmus celebrates equalling record with win for weakened Springboks
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Tuipulotu guides Scotland past Argentina with record score
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'I'm going with him': families fear for bodies of Venezuela's quake dead
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'Proud' Marsch says Canada better side in World Cup exit
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Venezuela quake death toll rises to nearly 3,000
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Norway must handle occasion against Brazil, says Solbakken
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England unhappy with Rita Ora show before T20 World Cup final
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Bethell upstages 'unbelievable' Sooryavanshi as England beat India
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Morocco end Canada World Cup dream to reach quarters as France face Philly heat
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Ruthless Morocco break Canadian hearts to reach World Cup quarters
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Tour de France yellow gives Vingegaard crash closure
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An 'angel' in darkness after Venezuela's deadly quakes
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Smiling Antonelli proves all-round quality with pole at British GP
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US turns 250 with Trump center stage
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Vingegaard takes Tour de France lead with 'perfect start'
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South Africa beat 13-man England in Nations Championship
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Osaka eyes Sabalenka revenge in Wimbledon last 16
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Trump warns Hamas, Iran after Netanyahu talks
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Trump, Netanyahu meet in Florida to discuss Gaza, Iran
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World stocks sluggish as precious metals drop
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Tehran shopkeepers shut stores over economic conditions
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Debris hit Nigerian hotel, wounded staff, after US strikes: owner
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US offered Kyiv 15 years of security guarantees, Zelensky says
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China holds military drills around Taiwan simulating ports blockade
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Myanmar pro-military party claims huge lead in junta-run poll
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Netanyahu to meet Trump in Florida for talks on Gaza, Iran
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Thai army accuses Cambodia of violating truce with over 250 drones
Thailand's army on Monday accused Cambodia of violating a newly signed ceasefire agreement, reached after weeks of deadly border clashes, by flying more than 250 drones over its territory.
Myanmar pro-military party claims huge win in first phase of junta-run poll
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Myanmar pro-military party official says 'winning' junta-run poll
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