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Space shuttle ready for new mission in California

Modigliani nude sets European record at London auction

Tunisia coach Renard demands pride in final World Cup outing

Switzerland, Canada advance as Brazil eye last 32

Wyatt-Hodge stars as England ease into Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals

Bosnia in strong position to reach last 32, Qatar out of World Cup

Switzerland down World Cup co-hosts Canada to top Group B, both progress

Korda chases 3rd straight major at Women's PGA Championship

Scheffler says PGA Tour headed 'in right direction' with two-tier system

Pulisic fitness boost as US seek knockout momentum against Turkey

Britain's Draper continues promising start under Andy Murray

Hong Kong arrests two for allegedly selling 'seditious' material

Hong Kong police have arrested two people for allegedly selling items "with seditious intent", authorities said early Thursday, with local outlets reporting one of the items was a biography of jailed media mogul Jimmy Lai.

Laporte wary of Uruguay will to avoid World Cup exit against Spain

Spain defender Aymeric Laporte said the European champions must be wary of an onslaught from Uruguay as Marcelo Bielsa's side aim to avoid an embarrassing early World Cup exit.

US promises to protect Gulf states' interests in Iran talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised the United States' Gulf allies that Washington would protect their interests as it seeks to hammer out a final settlement of the Middle East war in talks with Iran.

Trials of two Ebola treatments to start in DRC next week: WHO

Trials of two separate potential treatments to fight the deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo are expected to begin next week, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday.

Olympics to offer all Games competitors $10,000 grants

The International Olympic Committee, which has been under growing pressure to introduce prize money to the Olympics, on Wednesday announced it was setting up a grant for every athlete who takes part in the Games.

No price shock for 'GTA VI' as gamers gear up for preorders

Gamers impatient for "Grand Theft Auto VI" to hit consoles in November learned Wednesday they will not face a widely-anticipated price shock, as developer Rockstar Games announced details of preorders set to open at midnight on Thursday.

'Inhumane': Gaza flotilla activists recount Israeli detention ordeal

Cracked bones, humiliation, sexual assault: Pro-Palestinian activists recounted the abuse they say they suffered from Israeli authorities for taking part in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla last month, which has sparked multiple investigations and international outcry.

'Fingerprints' of black hole's event horizon detected for first time

Scientists have detected the "fingerprints" of a black hole's event horizon -- the boundary from which nothing can escape -- for the first time, according to research published on Wednesday.

Spurs sign Dubravka as goalkeeper cover

Martin Dubravka became Tottenham's fourth signing of a busy off-season on Wednesday in a move that is expected to open the door for Guglielmo Vicario to leave the club.

Verstappen seeking home boost with Red Bull upgrades

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen heads into his Red Bull team’s home Austrian Grand Prix this weekend boosted by a major upgrade package and seeking his first win of the season and a record-extending fifth win at the event.

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