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US races to reopen Venezuela port as quake deaths top 1,700

US races to reopen Venezuela port as quake deaths top 1,700

The US military raced to reopen a major port in Venezuela to ease aid deliveries on Monday as the deaths from last week's twin earthquakes reached more than 1,700 with tens of thousands still reported missing.

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Sinner survives scare and fall to reach Wimbledon second round

Sinner survives scare and fall to reach Wimbledon second round

Reigning champion Jannik Sinner twice fought back from a set down to battle past Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic and avoid a huge shock in the Wimbledon first round on Monday.

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Latham hails 'old school' New Zealand after downing England

Latham hails 'old school' New Zealand after downing England

New Zealand captain Tom Latham hailed his side's "old-school" cricket after they became the first team to come from behind and win a three-match Test series in England after thrashing their hosts by 160 runs at Trent Bridge.

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Serena set for much-anticipated Wimbledon return

Serena set for much-anticipated Wimbledon return

Serena Williams will make her return to singles tennis for the first time in four years when she steps onto Centre Court at Wimbledon on Tuesday, while Iga Swiatek starts her title defence.

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US races to reopen Venezuela port for aid after twin quakes

US races to reopen Venezuela port for aid after twin quakes

The US military on Monday raced to reopen a major port in Venezuela to ease access to aid for the victims of twin earthquakes that killed at least 1,450 people and left tens of thousands missing.

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Ex-NBA stars Malik Beasley, Ed Davis indicted in betting case

Ex-NBA stars Malik Beasley, Ed Davis indicted in betting case

Former NBA stars Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on illegal gambling charges linked to alleged performance fixing, US prosecutors said on Monday.

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Paris funeral homes overwhelmed after record heatwave

Paris funeral homes overwhelmed after record heatwave

France on Monday counted its heat-related deaths, as a funeral business representative said Paris morgues have been overwhelmed by a spike in fatalities during a record-breaking heatwave.

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France wary of Sweden side with 'nothing to lose' at World Cup

France wary of Sweden side with 'nothing to lose' at World Cup

France coach Didier Deschamps has warned his team to be wary of a Sweden side with "nothing to lose" when the nations meet in the last 32 of the World Cup on Tuesday.

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Pyjamas and bets: Brazil YouTube channel reshapes World Cup viewing

Pyjamas and bets: Brazil YouTube channel reshapes World Cup viewing

The hosts wear pajamas for night games and jokes fly -- but discomfort is growing over the pushing of bets on a YouTube channel that has reshaped how Brazilians are watching the World Cup.

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Bloodied but unbowed: Sinner avoids shock exit at start of Wimbledon title defence

Bloodied but unbowed: Sinner avoids shock exit at start of Wimbledon title defence

Jannik Sinner survived a major scare and an injury alarm to start his Wimbledon title defence with a five-set victory over Miomir Kecmanovic, while Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka prepared to follow the Italian on to Centre Court on Monday.

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