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What to know about the total solar eclipse due in August

What to know about the total solar eclipse due in August

Day will briefly turn into night across a swathe of northern Spain on August 12, when the Moon will completely cover the Sun during a rare total solar eclipse.

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Venezuela says Caracas airport to reopen to commercial flights 'soon as possible'

Venezuela says Caracas airport to reopen to commercial flights 'soon as possible'

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez said on Tuesday the international airport damaged in last month's twin earthquakes would reopen as soon as possible using an alternative runway.

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World Cup: Eight teams remain in the hunt for glory

World Cup: Eight teams remain in the hunt for glory

The World Cup is down to just eight teams, with a heavyweight line-up set to do battle in the quarter-finals from Thursday.

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Former Real Madrid coach Arbeloa named Fulham manager

Former Real Madrid coach Arbeloa named Fulham manager

Former Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa has been appointed manager of English Premier League side Fulham, the club announced on Wednesday.

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'A nice surprise': Marathon man Djokovic revels in Wimbledon epic

'A nice surprise': Marathon man Djokovic revels in Wimbledon epic

Novak Djokovic admitted even he was surprised by his ability to out-last Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set epic that ranked as the longest quarter-final in Wimbledon history.

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Messi inspires Argentina great escape over Egypt, Swiss advance

Messi inspires Argentina great escape over Egypt, Swiss advance

Lionel Messi led a stunning late fightback as Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday, the reigning champions recovering from a two-goal deficit to escape a monumental upset.

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Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals

Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals

Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw on Tuesday to set up a quarter-final with defending champions Argentina.

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US strikes Iran after Hormuz attacks, Tehran threatens response

US strikes Iran after Hormuz attacks, Tehran threatens response

US forces launched strikes on Iran on Tuesday after three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said, sharply escalating a confrontation that has already shaken efforts to end the Middle East war.

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Djokovic survives Wimbledon's longest quarter-final to book Sinner blockbuster

Djokovic survives Wimbledon's longest quarter-final to book Sinner blockbuster

Novak Djokovic battled through Wimbledon's longest ever quarter-final to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set epic on Tuesday as the former champion set up a titanic clash with defending champion Jannik Sinner.

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Djokovic wins five-hour epic to earn Sinner showdown at Wimbledon

Djokovic wins five-hour epic to earn Sinner showdown at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic will face defending champion Jannik Sinner in a blockbuster Wimbledon semi-final after the indefatigable Serb ignored a calf injury to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime in a marathon five-set thriller on Tuesday.

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