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Djokovic has history in his sights at Wimbledon

Djokovic has history in his sights at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic can move another step closer to history at Wimbledon in the third round on Friday.

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Wildfires rage in southern France, 3,000 people evacuated

Wildfires rage in southern France, 3,000 people evacuated

Nearly 3,000 people have been evacuated in southern France and water-bombing planes deployed to battle wildfires after a record-breaking heatwave last month, officials said Thursday.

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Ovechkin returning to Caps for 22nd NHL season

Ovechkin returning to Caps for 22nd NHL season

Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, will return for a 22nd season with the Washington Capitals, the club announced on Thursday.

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Hamilton gives F1 a piece of his mind over Lego cars

Hamilton gives F1 a piece of his mind over Lego cars

Lewis Hamilton on Thursday said he planned to boycott a Formula One sponsorship stunt involving Lego cars in a parade ahead of Sunday's British Grand Prix, his home race.

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Faster than Mbappe: Australia flyer Bos races into World Cup conversation

Faster than Mbappe: Australia flyer Bos races into World Cup conversation

Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are two of the quickest players around -- but when it comes to pure speed they have a rival at the World Cup in Australian flyer Jordan Bos.

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Venezuelan rescue brings hope to nation in mourning

Venezuelan rescue brings hope to nation in mourning

Hernan Gil survived nearly eight days trapped beneath the ruins of a partially collapsed building in Venezuela before being extricated Thursday in a dramatic operation involving rescuers from seven countries.

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Eala writes history for Philippines in 'electric' Wimbledon atmosphere

Eala writes history for Philippines in 'electric' Wimbledon atmosphere

Alexandra Eala became the first player from the Philippines to reach the third round of a Grand Slam in the Open era, beating Maya Joint in an "electric" atmosphere at Wimbledon on Thursday.

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Macabre night in La Guaira, Venezuela's earthquake epicenter

Macabre night in La Guaira, Venezuela's earthquake epicenter

A macabre darkness, the glare of spotlights, the droning of generators and jackhammers, and often the stench of decomposing corpses: eight days after the double earthquake in Venezuela, nighttime in La Guaira, once a festive seaside resort, has transformed into a grim scene of survival and despair.

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Wolff urges 'perspective' as Russell chases Mercedes' teammate Antonelli

Wolff urges 'perspective' as Russell chases Mercedes' teammate Antonelli

Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff on Thursday urged George Russell to dump his emotions and remain cool and balanced ahead of his home race, this weekend’s British Grand Prix.

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Tesla global auto sales jump 25% in 2nd quarter, beating expectations

Tesla global auto sales jump 25% in 2nd quarter, beating expectations

Tesla reported a jump in second-quarter auto sales Thursday, as Elon Musk's electric vehicle company easily topped expectations in a period of lofty gasoline prices due to the US-Iran war.

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