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Fallout far-reaching for Australian Rules after latest scandal

Fallout far-reaching for Australian Rules after latest scandal

Rafts on Rome's Tiber River cool down overheated tourists

Rafts on Rome's Tiber River cool down overheated tourists

In Senegal's Saint-Louis, traces of slave-trading past fade away

In Senegal's Saint-Louis, traces of slave-trading past fade away

Top seeds Sabalenka, Zverev stunned in Cincinnati fourth round

Top seeds Sabalenka, Zverev stunned in Cincinnati fourth round

Messi scores first goal since father's death in Miami draw

Messi scores first goal since father's death in Miami draw

PSG start Ligue 1 defence with eye on Champions League hat-trick

PSG start Ligue 1 defence with eye on Champions League hat-trick

Mercedes and Max: What to watch as F1 returns for Dutch GP

Mercedes and Max: What to watch as F1 returns for Dutch GP

Arsenal can become world's best club: Arteta

Arsenal can become world's best club: Arteta

Japan's King Kazu, 59, scores twice from spot to make cup history

Japan's King Kazu, 59, scores twice from spot to make cup history

North Sea drilling tests UK govt climate pledge

North Sea drilling tests UK govt climate pledge

Australia races to shield little penguins from H5N1 bird flu

Australia races to shield little penguins from H5N1 bird flu

Mourinho begins second Real Madrid reign with Barca in his sights

Mourinho begins second Real Madrid reign with Barca in his sights

Messi scores first goal since father's death

Messi scores first goal since father's death

US national debt exceeds $40 trillion for first time

US national debt exceeds $40 trillion for first time
Zalatoris grabs US Open lead as course crushes contenders

Zalatoris grabs US Open lead as course crushes contenders

American Will Zalatoris, runner-up in last month's PGA Championship, fired a three-under par 67 to seize the lead in Saturday's third round of the US Open as brisk wind and brutal rough tormented golf's stars.

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Roach puts West Indies on verge of victory against battling Bangladesh

Roach puts West Indies on verge of victory against battling Bangladesh

Veteran pacer Kemar Roach's enduring quality and consistency put the West Indies within 35 runs of victory over Bangladesh going into the fourth day of the first Test.

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Rain man Verstappen takes pole position for Canadian Grand Prix

Rain man Verstappen takes pole position for Canadian Grand Prix

World champion and series leader Max Verstappen drove expertly in difficult wet conditions in his Red Bull on Saturday to secure pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix.

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Fraser-Pryce storms to impressive 100m victory in Paris

Fraser-Pryce storms to impressive 100m victory in Paris

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce hammered home her status as world championship favourite on Saturday by equalling her world best time this year to win the 100m at the Paris Diamond League meeting.

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Georgia's Aprasidze sends Montpellier to Top 14 final

Georgia's Aprasidze sends Montpellier to Top 14 final

Georgia's Gela Aprasidze kicked two late long-range penalties to take Montpellier to next weekend's Top 14 final with a 19-10 win over Bordeaux-Begles on Saturday.

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Police say British journalist and Brazilian guide shot in Amazon killings

Police say British journalist and Brazilian guide shot in Amazon killings

British journalist Dom Phillips and his Brazilian guide, whose disappearance in the Amazon some two weeks ago sparked an international outcry, were killed by gunfire, Brazilian police said Saturday.

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US approves Covid vaccines for youngest kids

US approves Covid vaccines for youngest kids

US health authorities on Saturday cleared the Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines for children aged five and younger, in a move President Joe Biden greeted as a "monumental step" in the fight against the virus.

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Born to medley, Marchand closes in on Phelps

Born to medley, Marchand closes in on Phelps

Leon Marchand arrived sooner and faster than he had expected.

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Stormers dominate second half to beat Bulls in maiden URC final

Stormers dominate second half to beat Bulls in maiden URC final

A much improved second half performance from the Stormers earned an 18-13 victory over the Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday in an all-South Africa maiden United Rugby Championship (URC) final.

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Lunch with Warren Buffett goes for a whopping $19 mn ... tip included?

Lunch with Warren Buffett goes for a whopping $19 mn ... tip included?

Talk about an expensive date: a mystery bidder will be spending a record $19 million for the right to have lunch with legendary American investment guru Warren Buffett.

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In The News

Shakib, Nurul lead Bangladesh fightback against West Indies Shakib, Nurul lead Bangladesh fightback against West Indies
Marchand scorches to medley world title in pursuit of Phelps Marchand scorches to medley world title in pursuit of Phelps
Defrocked Chilean priest gets 15 years for abusing minors Defrocked Chilean priest gets 15 years for abusing minors
Alonso quickest in incident-filled final practice for Canadian GP Alonso quickest in incident-filled final practice for Canadian GP
Bitcoin plunges below $20,000 Bitcoin plunges below $20,000
Redemption for Ledecky and Winnington with 400m freestyle gold at worlds Redemption for Ledecky and Winnington with 400m freestyle gold at worlds
Mexico City punches its way to a new Guinness record Mexico City punches its way to a new Guinness record
Kyrgios hits 30 aces but loses Halle semi-final to Hurkacz Kyrgios hits 30 aces but loses Halle semi-final to Hurkacz
Reigning champion Berrettini to meet Krajinovic in Queen's final Reigning champion Berrettini to meet Krajinovic in Queen's final
Another suspect detained in British journalist's killing in Brazil Another suspect detained in British journalist's killing in Brazil
Australia's Winnington powers to men's 400m freestyle gold at worlds Australia's Winnington powers to men's 400m freestyle gold at worlds
Mayer, Roach strike as West Indies close in on victory Mayer, Roach strike as West Indies close in on victory
O'Brien sweeps to another notable racing landmark at Royal Ascot O'Brien sweeps to another notable racing landmark at Royal Ascot
Last-minute Burns drop-goal gives Leicester Premiership title Last-minute Burns drop-goal gives Leicester Premiership title
'See you next time': Injured Osaka withdraws from Wimbledon 'See you next time': Injured Osaka withdraws from Wimbledon
Europe swelters in record-breaking June heatwave Europe swelters in record-breaking June heatwave
Top seed Jabeur to face Bencic in Berlin final Top seed Jabeur to face Bencic in Berlin final
Reigning champion Berrettini into Queen's final Reigning champion Berrettini into Queen's final
Dominant Bagnaia takes pole position for the German MotoGP Dominant Bagnaia takes pole position for the German MotoGP
59 dead, millions stranded as floods hit Bangladesh, India 59 dead, millions stranded as floods hit Bangladesh, India
Medvedev beats Otte to reach Halle final Medvedev beats Otte to reach Halle final
Naomi Osaka withdraws from Wimbledon with 'Achilles' injury Naomi Osaka withdraws from Wimbledon with 'Achilles' injury