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US Olympic athlete Simpson shows 'improvement' after collasing on track

US Olympic athlete Simpson shows 'improvement' after collasing on track

Jenny Simpson, an Olympic bronze medallist and former 1,500m world champion, has shown "encouraging improvement" after collapsing at an all-comers meeting in North Carolina, sponsor Fleet Feet said Thursday.

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Wahi granted Canadian visa for Ivory Coast World Cup match after delay

Wahi granted Canadian visa for Ivory Coast World Cup match after delay

Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi has been authorised to enter Canada for his country's second World Cup match against Germany, after initially being denied a visa over reported spot-fixing allegations, a source close to the player said on Thursday.

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Brutal Shinnecock winds blow away US Open contenders

Brutal Shinnecock winds blow away US Open contenders

Blustery Shinnecock took a toll on the world's top golfers in Thursday's first round of the US Open, where big names tumbled from the top and leaders battled to stay under par.

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Leverkusen sign Portuguese talent Moreira from Lyon

Leverkusen sign Portuguese talent Moreira from Lyon

Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen on Thursday announced the signing of Portuguese winger Afonso Moreira from Lyon until 2031 for a reported transfer fee of 30 million euros ($34 million) plus bonuses.

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AI-generated videos wield Down syndrome to make sales

AI-generated videos wield Down syndrome to make sales

Videos appearing to show people with Down syndrome and urging users to buy from their struggling businesses pull in millions of views, but many of them are AI-generated fakes.

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Suspected jihadists stage deadly new attack on Niger airport

Suspected jihadists stage deadly new attack on Niger airport

An attack on the international airport in Niger's capital Thursday killed at least 11 soldiers and two civilians, officials said, months after jihadists staged a large assault on the sensitive site.

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Man dies, trains and classes disrupted as heatwave hits France

Man dies, trains and classes disrupted as heatwave hits France

A 30-year-old man died on an athletics track outside Paris on Thursday, as a new heatwave swept across much of France, forcing the cancellation of dozens of trains and the suspension of classes.

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Neymar to miss Brazil's second World Cup game against Haiti

Neymar to miss Brazil's second World Cup game against Haiti

Neymar will not travel with the Brazil squad for Friday's second World Cup group game against Haiti as he continues his recovery from a calf injury.

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Dupont to start for Toulouse in Top 14 semi, Ramos out

Dupont to start for Toulouse in Top 14 semi, Ramos out

Antoine Dupont will start for Toulouse in their Top 14 semi-final against Racing 92 on Friday, but kicker Thomas Ramos is out injured.

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O'Brien's historic 100th Royal Ascot winner has golden glow

O'Brien's historic 100th Royal Ascot winner has golden glow

Aidan O'Brien became the first trainer to train 100 Royal Ascot winners as Scandinavia won the feature race the Ascot Gold Cup in a thrilling finish on Thursday.

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