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Confusion over launch date for African Football League

Confusion over launch date for African Football League

CAF confirmed at a meeting of their top officials in Abidjan on Thursday that the African Football League would kick off in October, but there is confusion over the starting date.

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India announces new French fighter jet deal as Modi visits Paris

India announces new French fighter jet deal as Modi visits Paris

India announced a new multi-billion-dollar deal for French fighter jets on Thursday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Paris for a two-day trip that will see him feted as guest of honour during France's national day celebrations.

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US arrests former head of bankrupt crypto platform Celsius

US arrests former head of bankrupt crypto platform Celsius

US prosecutors arrested the former head of Celsius Network on fraud charges on Thursday, a year after the cryptocurrency platform filed for bankruptcy protection while owing investors $4.7 billion.

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Kichenok dedicates Wimbledon title to Ukraine

Kichenok dedicates Wimbledon title to Ukraine

Lyudmyla Kichenok received a lengthy standing ovation after dedicating her Wimbledon mixed doubles title to the people of Ukraine "fighting for their freedom".

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Jabeur 'going full in' as she targets Wimbledon history

Jabeur 'going full in' as she targets Wimbledon history

Ons Jabeur says she wants to make history for Tunisia and Africa by winning a Grand Slam title after reaching her second successive Wimbledon final on Thursday.

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Hollywood shuts down as actors go on strike

Hollywood shuts down as actors go on strike

Hollywood's actors announced Thursday they will go on strike, joining writers in the first industry-wide shutdown in 63 years after last-ditch talks failed, with nearly all film and television production set to grind to a halt.

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Wimbledon day 11: Who said what

Wimbledon day 11: Who said what

Who said what at Wimbledon on Thursday, the 11th day of the 2023 tournament at the All England Club:

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Ireland captain Sexton's misconduct decision due 'in coming days'

Ireland captain Sexton's misconduct decision due 'in coming days'

The decision from Ireland captain Johnny Sexton's disciplinary hearing with European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) held on Thursday is expected "in the coming days", AFP was told by the tournament organisers.

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Jaiswal, Sharma centuries leave India in control against West Indies

Jaiswal, Sharma centuries leave India in control against West Indies

Yashasvi Jaiswal joined his captain and partner Rohit Sharma as scorer of a century on his Test debut as their opening stand of 229 put India in absolute command at 245 for two in reply to the meagre West Indies first innings total of 150 at tea on the second day of the first Test in Dominica on Thursday.

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Bastille Day stage could spark fireworks in Tour de France duel

Bastille Day stage could spark fireworks in Tour de France duel

The ongoing duel between defending champion Jonas Vingegaard and two time winner Tadej Pogacar may ignite on the Grand Colombier mountain on Friday's stage which falls on the French national holiday of July 14.

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