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New York classical concerts adapt to growing population with dementia

New York classical concerts adapt to growing population with dementia

In his early sixties, Rob Kaufman suffered a medical emergency that caused him to faint and hit his head on a wood floor, resulting in a traumatic brain injury.

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Cape Verde hero Vozinha sheds 'tears of resilience' after stopping Spain

Cape Verde hero Vozinha sheds 'tears of resilience' after stopping Spain

Spain failed to find a way past inspired Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha as the 40-year-old secured a stunning 0-0 draw for the World Cup debutants and was reduced to tears at his heroics.

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England ready to take final step at World Cup, says Saka

England ready to take final step at World Cup, says Saka

Bukayo Saka says England have the "talent, passion and confidence" to finally win the World Cup after a series of agonising near-misses in major tournaments.

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Trump says Hormuz to 'completely open' after US-Iran peace deal

Trump says Hormuz to 'completely open' after US-Iran peace deal

US President Donald Trump said on Monday the Strait of Hormuz would be fully open later in the week, after Washington and Tehran announced a deal to end the Middle East war.

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Senegal aim to overcome 'regrettable' absence of fans denied World Cup visas

Senegal aim to overcome 'regrettable' absence of fans denied World Cup visas

The secretary general of the Senegalese Football Federation has told AFP he is confident his country can have a big impact at this year's World Cup despite the "regrettable" decision of US authorities to refuse to issue visas to their supporters.

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Spain held by tiny Cape Verde at World Cup as Iran make bow

Spain held by tiny Cape Verde at World Cup as Iran make bow

European champions Spain were held to a shock 0-0 draw by tiny World Cup debutants Cape Verde on Monday as Iran prepared to make their long-awaited entrance at the tournament after a build-up engulfed by uncertainty.

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Toothless Spain held by Cape Verde on World Cup debut

Toothless Spain held by Cape Verde on World Cup debut

Spain's ghosts of recent World Cup horror shows reappeared in Atlanta as the European champions were held 0-0 by debutants Cape Verde in their opening game on Monday.

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With visas denied, Senegal World Cup fans watch from afar

With visas denied, Senegal World Cup fans watch from afar

To the beat of drums and other traditional instruments, a Senegal football fan group dances and sings in Wolof "Victory belongs to whom? Senegal!" at a Dakar plaza ahead of the World Cup.

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Crystal Palace appoint Sage as manager

Crystal Palace appoint Sage as manager

Crystal Palace hired Pierre Sage as their new manager on Monday to replace Oliver Glasner after the Austrian left the UEFA Conference League winners at the end of the season.

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Brazil's Splitter to become new NBA Bulls coach: reports

Brazil's Splitter to become new NBA Bulls coach: reports

Tiago Splitter, who guided Portland into this year's NBA playoffs as an interim coach, will be hired as the new coach of the Chicago Bulls, according to multiple reports on Monday.

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