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Hawaii starts probe into wildfire handling, as toll hits 80

Hawaii starts probe into wildfire handling, as toll hits 80

Hawaii's chief legal officer said Friday she was opening a probe into the handling of devastating wildfires that killed at least 80 people in the state this week, as criticism grows of the official response.

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'Good chemistry' takes Sweden into familiar territory at World Cup

'Good chemistry' takes Sweden into familiar territory at World Cup

They don't attract the same level of attention as many of their rivals, but Sweden might be starting to quietly believe this is their year after reaching yet another semi-final at the Women's World Cup.

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Messi scores another as Miami progress, LAFC stunned by Monterrey

Messi scores another as Miami progress, LAFC stunned by Monterrey

Lionel Messi made it eight goals in five games for Inter Miami as they eased into the semi-finals of the Leagues Cup with a 4-0 win over Charlotte FC on Friday.

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'Whole nation' watches as Australia face France in World Cup clash

'Whole nation' watches as Australia face France in World Cup clash

A nation holds its breath as co-hosts Australia aim to reach the Women's World Cup semi-finals for the first time when they face France on Saturday, with European champions England or Colombia awaiting them.

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Top-ranked Alcaraz falls to Paul, Medvedev ousted in Toronto

Top-ranked Alcaraz falls to Paul, Medvedev ousted in Toronto

Frustrated world number one Carlos Alcaraz was knocked out of the ATP Toronto Masters 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 on Friday as American Tommy Paul ended the Spaniard's 14-match winning streak.

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Alcaraz turns the page after Toronto exit

Alcaraz turns the page after Toronto exit

Carlos Alcaraz could only look ahead on Friday after suffering a 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 quarter-final exit at the hands of inspired American Tommy Paul at the ATP Toronto Masters.

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Messi scores another as Miami ease into semi-finals

Messi scores another as Miami ease into semi-finals

Lionel Messi made it eight goals in five games for Inter Miami as they eased into the semi-finals of the Leagues Cup with a 4-0 win over Charlotte FC on Friday.

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Rows and refuseniks: Spain defy turbulence to make World Cup semis

Rows and refuseniks: Spain defy turbulence to make World Cup semis

Spain were plunged into turmoil when 15 players refused to feature under coach Jorge Vilda, but less than a year later they are in the Women's World Cup semi-finals for the first time.

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Hawaii starts probe into wildfire handling, as toll hits 67

Hawaii starts probe into wildfire handling, as toll hits 67

Hawaii's chief legal officer said Friday she was opening a probe into the handling of devastating wildfires that killed at least 67 people in the state this week, as criticism grows of the official response.

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Top-ranked Alcaraz falls to Paul in Toronto quarter-finals

Top-ranked Alcaraz falls to Paul in Toronto quarter-finals

Frustrated world number one Carlos Alcaraz was knocked out of the ATP Toronto Masters 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 on Friday as American Tommy Paul ended the Spaniard's 14-match winning streak.

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