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American jazz singer Cassandra Wilson dies at 70
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Chinese WNBA star out of World Cup after losing passport
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Medieval Europe and Africa collide in Sao Tome traditional theatre
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Far-right AfD eyes huge win in east German state vote
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Iran attacks US targets despite Trump threats
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Brazil-Japan to play World Cup rematch at Singapore tournament
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Alcaraz believes 'impossible' schedule raising injury threat
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Defence chiefs back boosting US military presence in Australia
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Alcaraz rallies to reach US Open third round, Sabalenka storms through
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Nepal seeks climate justice after Himalayan disaster
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Alcaraz overpowers Faria to reach US Open third round
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Hamilton hopes to boost title bid with record Italian triumph
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Brussels Diamond League finals Day 1 - five events to watch
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Iran, US trade threats after fresh strikes
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Thailand's 'Jurassic Park' shines light on dinosaur evolution
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US not 'stealing Venezuelan oil,' energy secretary insists
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'Role model' Stokes set to open for Adelaide Strikers
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Farming experts tout 'conscious' food systems to fix agriculture woes
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Palau urges 'unified' Pacific response to China missile test
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George Lucas unveils art galaxy at his new LA museum
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Grinding away: in remote Appalachia, old mills fuel US clean food dreams
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Veteran Wallaby Slipper targets fifth World Cup after Brumbies deal
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Sabalenka races into US Open third round
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Sabalenka storms into US Open third round as Pegula, Medvedev advance
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Chinese lucky loser stuns Jodar at US Open
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Zverev looks to improve after first-round scare
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US Open under the influence: content creators spark debate
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Raiders to start Cousins over top NFL Draft pick Mendoza
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NBA hammers Clippers over Leonard salary cap violations
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Palantir chief says France's digital sovereignty push 'backfiring'
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NBA strips five first-round draft picks from Clippers for Leonard salary cap violations
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US energy firms dominate Venezuela deals worth billions
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Kane brace helps Bayern win German Cup opener
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Iran, US trade threats after escalation in fighting
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Migrant plight, local anger divide Ceuta one month after influx
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US jury deadlocks again in Lindsay Clancy's child murder trial
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Outrage as Maltese tycoon acquitted of reporter's murder
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Lake America? No way, Canadians say
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Rare train of Pacific cyclones fueled by historic El Nino
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Spain report flags Moroccan police failings in Ceuta migrant rush
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Macron, King Charles hail UK-France ties after viewing Bayeux Tapestry
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Tech bosses press G20 to build data centers, but split on risk
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Fury hits out at 'coward' Joshua as 'Battle of Britain' talks go on
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France international Ben Yedder charged over alleged rape
Monaco and France forward Wissam Ben Yedder has been charged with "rape, attempted rape and sexual assault" over alleged acts committed on the Cote d'Azur last month, prosecutors in Nice said on Friday.
Musk says cage fight with Zuckerberg will be in Italy
Elon Musk said Friday that his much-hyped cage fight with Mark Zuckerberg would take place in Italy, as authorities there confirmed talks about hosting a "great charity event."
Arteta says early transfers could bolster Arsenal's title bid
Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal may have stolen a march over their Premier League rivals with an early conclusion to the club's summer transfer window dealings.
Ewing extends Women's British Open lead to five shots
American Ally Ewing stormed into a five-shot lead with a brilliant second-round 66 in the Women's British Open at Walton Heath on Friday.
Greece's Antetokounmpo to miss basketball World Cup
Greece's hopes of landing basketball's World Cup took a major blow on Friday when their star player Giannis Antetokounmpo announced he will miss the tournament.
PSG coach Luis Enrique hoping for Mbappe 'agreement'
Luis Enrique said Friday he hoped "an agreement can be found" with Kylian Mbappe as Paris Saint-Germain look set to open their Ligue 1 campaign without the French superstar.
Kane move to Bayern Munich 'imminent', says Spurs boss
Harry Kane is on the brink of a move to Bayern Munich, Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou confirmed on Friday.
Bayern still working to seal Kane deal: Tuchel
Bayern Munich are working with the "highest priority" to sign England captain Harry Kane from Tottenham but the deal is not finalised yet, the German club's boss said Friday.
Howe adamant Newcastle 'can't slap money on the table'
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe insisted on Friday he cannot just "slap money on the table" while trying to bolster his squad during the transfer window despite the backing of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
Japan coach tells team to 'be proud' after World Cup exit
Japan coach Futoshi Ikeda said his team could take pride in their run at the Women's World Cup despite being knocked out in the quarter-finals in a 2-1 defeat by Sweden on Friday.
Real Madrid not searching for Courtois replacement, says Ancelotti
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday the Spanish giants are not chasing a new goalkeeper in the transfer market to replace the injured Thibaut Courtois ahead of the new La Liga season.
Dembele deal '99 percent done', says PSG coach Luis Enrique
France international Ousmane Dembele's move to Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona is "99 percent" done, coach Luis Enrique said Friday.
Liverpool agree British record £110 million fee for Caicedo
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp confirmed on Friday the Reds have reached an agreement with Brighton for the transfer of Moises Caicedo, for a reported British record fee of £110 million ($140 million, 127 million euros).
All former champions out as Sweden set up Spain World Cup semi-final
A new name will be engraved on the Women's World Cup after Sweden clung on to defeat the 2011 champions Japan 2-1 on Friday, with Spain awaiting in the semi-final.
Sweden end Japan run to set up World Cup semi-final with Spain
Amanda Ilestedt scored her fourth goal of the tournament and Filippa Angeldal netted a penalty as Sweden hung on to beat Japan 2-1 on Friday and set up a Women's World Cup semi-final with Spain.
England warn 'best yet to come' despite James World Cup ban
Goalkeeper Mary Earps said the "best is yet to come" from England despite losing Lauren James for two Women's World Cup games starting with the quarter-final on Saturday against Colombia.
Australia skipper Kerr to start World Cup clash if fully fit: coach
Australia skipper Sam Kerr will start against France in Saturday's Women's World Cup quarter-final if fully fit after a calf injury, coach Tony Gustavsson said.
France ready to take on 'entire nation' in World Cup quarter-final
France coach Herve Renard is confident playing against "an entire nation" will bring out the best in his team when they face Australia in the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup in Brisbane on Saturday.
'Deserves a statue': Drama-filled finale for Dutch stalwart Van der Gragt
Retiring Stefanie van der Gragt "deserves a statue", coach Andries Jonker said, after her career came to an end with the Netherlands' 2-1 defeat to Spain in the World Cup quarter-finals Friday.
Netherlands coach Jonker says Spain the team to beat at World Cup
Andries Jonker called Spain the team to beat at the Women's World Cup after his Netherlands side lost 2-1 in extra time in their quarter-final on Friday.
Spain hit extra-time winner to reach World Cup semi-finals for first time
Teenager Salma Paralluelo scored an extra-time winner as Spain beat the Netherlands 2-1 to reach the Women's World Cup semi-finals for the first time Friday and a clash with Japan or Sweden.
Scotland sniffs success in wheelchair rugby
With the rising profile of the women's game, rugby is showing itself to be a sport that can step away from the traditional stereotype of knuckle-dragging neanderthals.
Spain reach World Cup semi-finals for first time, Japan or Sweden await
Spain reached the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup for the first time with a 2-1 win over the Netherlands in extra time, with Sweden and Japan playing later Friday for the right to face them.
Spain beat Netherlands 2-1 in extra time to reach World Cup semis
Teenager Salma Paralluelo hit an extra-time winner as Spain beat the Netherlands 2-1 at the Women's World Cup on Friday to set up a semi-final clash with Japan or Sweden.
Swiatek holds off Muchova to reach quarters at rainy Montreal
Iga Swiatek, unfazed by two lengthy rain delays, held off Karolina Muchova 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals of the WTA Montreal Open on Thursday.
Pakistan's K2 porters tread between tradition and modernity
Under mountains that dagger the sky, a misfit caravan of Pakistani porters trudge towards K2 toting live chickens and lawn furniture for adventurers seeking an audience with the world's second-highest peak.
Van der Poel targets unique world cycling treble
Mathieu van der Poel could complete an historic treble on Saturday when he attempts to add the mountain bike world title to his current road race and cyclo-cross crowns.
Alcaraz battles into Toronto quarters, Murray out injured
Carlos Alcaraz passed a tiebreak test on Thursday as the top seed squeezed into the Toronto Masters quarter-finals with a 3-6, 7-6 (7/2), 7-6 (7/3) victory over Hubert Hurkacz.
Injured Murray withdraws from Toronto clash
British veteran Andy Murray withdrew from his last 16 clash with Italy's Jannik Sinner at the ATP Toronto Masters on Thursday, citing an abdominal strain.
England celebrates the Webb Ellis myth
There is no actual evidence that William Webb Ellis "picked up the ball and ran" during a game of football at Rugby School but that has not prevented a legend building up around him.
Arm wrestling grips India with glitzy dreams
Athletes flex muscled biceps before going hand-to-hand in a newly televised arm-wrestling league seeking to take the sporting spotlight in otherwise cricket-mad India with a glitzy Bollywood-style makeover.
Colombia banking on their character to topple England at World Cup
Colombia coach Nelson Abadia is treating their Women's World Cup clash on Saturday against England like a chess game, confident his side's strength of character will carry them through to the semi-finals.