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Evasive Alonso teases reporters on his F1 future

Evasive Alonso teases reporters on his F1 future

Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso teased reporters on the eve of his home Spanish Grand Prix on Thursday when asked if he had made a long-awaited decision on his future in Formula One.

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Ex-president Bush remembers 9/11 through exhibit of his art

Ex-president Bush remembers 9/11 through exhibit of his art

Twenty-five years after the September 11, 2001 attacks that would define his presidency, George W. Bush, now an avid painter, is displaying 16 pieces of art inspired by the tragic events.

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What to know about Trump's $5,000 'dividend' pledge

What to know about Trump's $5,000 'dividend' pledge

President Donald Trump has promised $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of the House of Representatives and the Senate in the November midterm elections.

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F1 drivers expecting crashes, chaos at new Spanish GP circuit

F1 drivers expecting crashes, chaos at new Spanish GP circuit

Formula One drivers are expecting a weekend of crashes and chaos at the new Circuito de Madring as it hosts the Spanish Grand Prix for the first time.

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Leclerc concedes he 'went too far' in Hamilton Monza incident

Leclerc concedes he 'went too far' in Hamilton Monza incident

Charles Leclerc on Thursday conceded he was at fault when he clashed with Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton during the opening lap at the Italian Grand Prix.

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Shelton, Tiafoe in spotlight as Zverev aims to build on Grand Slam success

Shelton, Tiafoe in spotlight as Zverev aims to build on Grand Slam success

Top-seeded Alexander Zverev is the only Grand Slam champion still standing as the US Open men's singles hit the semi-final stage on Friday, when all eyes will be on the all-American matchup between eighth-seeded Ben Shelton and 11th seed Frances Tiafoe.

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England close in on Test series sweep against sorry Pakistan

England close in on Test series sweep against sorry Pakistan

England moved inexorably towards a crushing series whitewash against Pakistan on Thursday with three days still remaining in a one-sided third Test at Edgbaston.

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England dominate sorry Pakistan, close in on Test series sweep

England dominate sorry Pakistan, close in on Test series sweep

Pakistan threatened to implode on Thursday as England moved to the brink of a crushing series whitewash with three days still remaining in a one-sided third Test at Edgbaston.

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2030 Winter Olympics chief Grospiron quits

2030 Winter Olympics chief Grospiron quits

The head of the organising committee for the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps, Edgar Grospiron, resigned on Thursday following months of tensions.

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Kung wins Vuelta time-trial as Mas retains lead

Kung wins Vuelta time-trial as Mas retains lead

Swiss Stefan Kung won Thursday's stage 18 time-trial as Spaniard Enric Mas retained the overall lead at the Vuelta a Espana.

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