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British sprinter Ujah denies alleged cryptocurrency fraud

British sprinter Ujah denies alleged cryptocurrency fraud

British sprinter CJ Ujah has denied being involved in an alleged cryptocurrency fraud.

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Worst wildfire in Madrid's history forces thousands to flee homes

Worst wildfire in Madrid's history forces thousands to flee homes

The worst wildfire in the Madrid region's history raged west of the Spanish capital on Friday, forcing authorities to evacuate or order around 26,000 people to remain indoors.

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Hamilton tops times ahead of Leclerc in Ferrari 1-2 in Hungary

Hamilton tops times ahead of Leclerc in Ferrari 1-2 in Hungary

Lewis Hamilton topped the times ahead of team-mate Charles Leclerc as Ferrari set the pace with a dominant 1-2 in Friday's second free practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

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Pogacar extends Tour de France lead with 'cool' Alpe d'Huez win

Pogacar extends Tour de France lead with 'cool' Alpe d'Huez win

Tadej Pogacar took a decisive victory amidst a "crazy atmosphere" on Alpe d'Huez after a long and tense chase up the iconic final mountain climb of Friday's 19th stage of the Tour de France.

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LeBron James says he will play for Philadelphia 76ers

LeBron James says he will play for Philadelphia 76ers

LeBron James announced on Friday he will play for the Philadelphia 76ers next season, with the 41-year-old NBA superstar hoping to transform another franchise into a championship team.

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Pogacar extends Tour de France lead with  
Alpe d'Huez win

Pogacar extends Tour de France lead with Alpe d'Huez win

Tadej Pogacar took a stunning victory atop Alpe d'Huez after a long and tense chase up the iconic final climb of Friday's 19th stage of the Tour de France.

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Despite Haas struggles, youthful Bearman believes he can win

Despite Haas struggles, youthful Bearman believes he can win

Oliver Bearman has has made a spotty start to his Formula One career, but he told AFP he has "what it takes to become a world champion", hopefully for Ferrari.

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IOC reject complaint against FIFA chief Infantino over 'political neutrality'

IOC reject complaint against FIFA chief Infantino over 'political neutrality'

The International Olympic Committee has rejected a complaint filed by the human rights NGO FairSquare against FIFA president Gianni Infantino for alleged breaches of rules on political neutrality, an IOC spokesperson told AFP on Friday.

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First person vaccinated during trial of new Ebola jab

First person vaccinated during trial of new Ebola jab

A volunteer was injected on Friday with the first dose of a rapidly developed vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola driving a deadly outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Oxford University said.

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More than 80,000 flee forest infernos in France and Spain

More than 80,000 flee forest infernos in France and Spain

Europe's wildfire crisis forced more than 80,000 people to flee for safety Friday, as holidaymakers boarded boats to escape fires on one French peninsula and Spanish officials ordered mass evacuations in towns near Madrid.

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