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Eel-powered Japan whizz-kid, 11, chases Asian Games history

Eel-powered Japan whizz-kid, 11, chases Asian Games history

Yuki Kurihara will become Japan's youngest athlete in Asian Games history next month and the 11-year-old eSports whizz-kid wants to be the competition's youngest ever medallist too.

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Hong Kong Tiananmen activists found guilty of inciting subversion

Hong Kong Tiananmen activists found guilty of inciting subversion

A Hong Kong court found on Friday two activists, who organised annual vigils marking China's deadly Tiananmen crackdown in 1989, guilty of "incitement to subversion".

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Rosenior seeks to match Paris FC's capital ambition as Ligue 1 returns

Rosenior seeks to match Paris FC's capital ambition as Ligue 1 returns

Paris FC, owned by LVMH chief Bernard Arnault, are hoping to consolidate their position in France's Ligue 1 guided by English coach Liam Rosenior, who is aiming to re-launch his career following a torrid experience at Chelsea.

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Barcelona enter new era as Flick targets La Liga hat-trick

Barcelona enter new era as Flick targets La Liga hat-trick

Hansi Flick's second season at Barcelona built on the success of his first, with the German coach guiding the Catalan giants to a second straight La Liga title.

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Inter set for Serie A title defence as Milan get Amorim reboot

Inter set for Serie A title defence as Milan get Amorim reboot

Inter Milan begin their Serie A title defence on Saturday as clear favourites to retain the Scudetto, but the reigning champions have undergone significant changes since completing a league and Italian Cup double in May.

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Pogacar favourite for Vuelta with Grand Tour treble in sight

Pogacar favourite for Vuelta with Grand Tour treble in sight

Five-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar is the overwhelming favourite to win the Vuelta a Espana, which starts on Saturday in Monaco for the first time in its history.

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'Greatest' Springboks face All Blacks in clash of juggernauts

'Greatest' Springboks face All Blacks in clash of juggernauts

Springbok legend Victor Matfield believes the current South Africa team is the "greatest we have ever had".

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Bangladesh coach Simmons wary of Australia backlash in second Test

Bangladesh coach Simmons wary of Australia backlash in second Test

Bangladesh coach Phil Simmons has warned his players that Australia will come at them "harder" in the second Test at Mackay on Saturday after his side's shock win in the opening match.

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William and Harry: Britain's warring royal brothers

William and Harry: Britain's warring royal brothers

William and Harry were united in grief as children by the tragic death of their mother, Princess Diana, but their relationship as adults has been ripped apart by anger and hurt.

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In US mining hub, black lung rates soar

In US mining hub, black lung rates soar

John used to love to go fishing with his son. But at age 45, after 20 years working in the coal mines of West Virginia, physical activity has become nearly impossible.

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