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Amnesty urges Yemen rebels to free journalists on death row

Amnesty urges Yemen rebels to free journalists on death row

Amnesty International has urged Yemen's Huthi rebels to free four journalists facing the death penalty for "espionage" in the war-torn country, ahead of an appeal court hearing on Sunday.

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Losing to Lyon made us better, says Barca's Bonmati

Losing to Lyon made us better, says Barca's Bonmati

“We got our act together,” says Aitana Bonmati, her memories of Barcelona’s last Women’s Champions League final against Lyon in 2019 still fresh.

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Managers warn over pitch invasions as police probe Vieira incident

Managers warn over pitch invasions as police probe Vieira incident

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has warned pitch invasions could lead to a "potential tragedy" as British police opened an investigation into an "altercation" involving Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira and an Everton fan.

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Yamaguchi bows out of badminton's Thailand Open

Yamaguchi bows out of badminton's Thailand Open

Top-ranked Akane Yamaguchi crashed out of the Thailand Open on Friday as Indian badminton star P.V. Sindhu powered home in a three-game thriller to book herself a spot in the semi-finals.

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French Giro hope Bardet pulls out sick

French Giro hope Bardet pulls out sick

After showing strong form at the Giro d'Italia, French climber Romain Bardet pulled out during the 13th stage on Friday complaining of feeling sick.

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Klopp says 'shame' Gerrard can't play in Premier League title climax

Klopp says 'shame' Gerrard can't play in Premier League title climax

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said he wished Steven Gerrard were playing instead of in the dugout for Aston Villa's match against Manchester City on the final day of the Premier League season.

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Zverev says Nadal plays '30% better' at Roland Garros

Zverev says Nadal plays '30% better' at Roland Garros

Alexander Zverev believes Rafael Nadal plays "30% better" at Roland Garros as he backed either the 13-time winner or defending champion Novak Djokovic to triumph at the French Open.

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Jailed tennis star Becker annoyed by 'fictitious' coverage - lawyer

Jailed tennis star Becker annoyed by 'fictitious' coverage - lawyer

Boris Becker is annoyed by some of the "fictitious" media coverage written about him since the former tennis star was jailed for offences related to his 2017 bankruptcy, his lawyer has said.

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Swiatek 'aware' long winning run could end at French Open

Swiatek 'aware' long winning run could end at French Open

World number one Iga Swiatek said Friday she was prepared for her 28-match winning streak to be snapped at the French Open, where she will attempt to lift the trophy for the second time.

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PSG coach Pochettino in the dark over Mbappe future

PSG coach Pochettino in the dark over Mbappe future

Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino insisted Friday he has no idea where Kylian Mbappe will play his club football next season as the striker's contract in the French capital comes to an end.

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