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Record heat broils US east coast amid World Cup, July Fourth events

Record heat broils US east coast amid World Cup, July Fourth events

Blistering temperatures and humidity gripped swaths of the United States on Wednesday, with the worst yet to come for the densely populated East Coast as the nation co-hosts the World Cup and prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday.

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WTA Finals moved from Riyadh to Indian Wells

WTA Finals moved from Riyadh to Indian Wells

The WTA Finals, the traditional season-ender for women's tennis, has been switched this year from Riyadh to Indian Wells, the women's tour announced in a statement on Wednesday.

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Bayern sign Morocco midfielder Saibari on five-year deal

Bayern sign Morocco midfielder Saibari on five-year deal

Bayern Munich on Wednesday announced the signing of Morocco midfielder Ismael Saibari from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven until 2031.

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Messi returns 'home' to lead Argentina World Cup charge in Miami

Messi returns 'home' to lead Argentina World Cup charge in Miami

Few imagined that three years after making the move to Miami, Lionel Messi would be leading Argentina's charge to defend the title and smashing records at his sixth World Cup.

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Hope fades, hunger sets in a week after Venezuela quakes

Hope fades, hunger sets in a week after Venezuela quakes

Hope of finding more survivors faded Wednesday as Venezuela marked a week since twin earthquakes left almost 2,000 dead, while many who survived were running desperately short on food.

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England skipper Sciver-Brunt 'threw everything' at World Cup semi-final return

England skipper Sciver-Brunt 'threw everything' at World Cup semi-final return

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt says she "threw everything" at being able to make her comeback in a Women's T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa on Thursday.

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Bayern to host Stuttgart in Bundesliga season opener

Bayern to host Stuttgart in Bundesliga season opener

German champions Bayern Munich will host Stuttgart when the 2026-27 season kicks-off on August 28, the Bundesliga announced Wednesday.

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Trial begins for suspected mastermind of Malta journalist killing

Trial begins for suspected mastermind of Malta journalist killing

A Maltese tycoon went on trial on Wednesday accused of ordering the murder of a hard-hitting investigative journalist that rocked the island nation, brought down a government and drew global condemnation.

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US Fed chair says committed to combatting 'too high' prices

US Fed chair says committed to combatting 'too high' prices

US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Wednesday the central bank was committed to fighting "too high" prices, as inflation fuelled by the US war on Iran surges through the world's largest economy.

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Traditionalist Catholic society defies Vatican by consecrating new bishops

Traditionalist Catholic society defies Vatican by consecrating new bishops

An ultra-traditionalist breakaway Catholic group consecrated four new bishops on Wednesday in defiance of Pope Leo XIV, who pleaded with them to turn back from what he called a "schismatic act" with Rome.

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