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Perez, Fiorini set world records in winning Euro race walk golds

Perez, Fiorini set world records in winning Euro race walk golds

Spain's Maria Perez and Italian Sofia Fiorini set new world records when winning the half-marathon and marathon race walk events respectively at the European championships in Birmingham on Saturday.

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UK-based Afghan writer pleads for country's 'abandoned' women

UK-based Afghan writer pleads for country's 'abandoned' women

Afghanistan's women are "fighting alone" against discrimination by the Taliban authorities and feel abandoned by the world, Afghan journalist Zahra Joya told AFP.

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Werro edges Hodgkinson in boost for world record-seeking 800m rivalry

Werro edges Hodgkinson in boost for world record-seeking 800m rivalry

Audrey Werro's thrilling European 800m victory over Keely Hodgkinson sets up a lively track rivalry that should thrive for seasons to come, with the added goal of breaking an elusive world record.

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World Cup winner Ferran Torres signs for Paris Saint-Germain

World Cup winner Ferran Torres signs for Paris Saint-Germain

Spain international Ferran Torres, who scored the only goal in last month's World Cup final, signed for two-time Champions League winners Paris Saint Germain from Barcelona on Saturday.

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Mehidy claims Smith as Bangladesh sense historic upset in Australia

Mehidy claims Smith as Bangladesh sense historic upset in Australia

Spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz took the key wicket of Steve Smith to reduce Australia to 161-4 after the third day of the first Test in Darwin on Saturday and move Bangladesh closer to a historic upset.

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Disney reveals 'X-Men' cast, slate of sequels at D23 fan event

Disney reveals 'X-Men' cast, slate of sequels at D23 fan event

Adam Driver, Inde Navarrette and Sadie Sink will be among those joining the cast of Marvel's next "X-Men" movie, Disney announced at its biennial D23 fan gathering in California on Friday.

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Indonesia rescuers search for survivors as quake death toll rises to 38

Indonesia rescuers search for survivors as quake death toll rises to 38

Rescuers combed through debris for survivors after a powerful earthquake struck off Indonesia's Flores Island on Saturday, killing at least 38 people, according to a disaster official.

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Star Cameroon goalkeeper Bihina faces Malawi's prolific Chawinga sisters in WAFCON final

Star Cameroon goalkeeper Bihina faces Malawi's prolific Chawinga sisters in WAFCON final

Prolific sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga have been instrumental in transforming Malawi from no-hopers to giant killers to finalists at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

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Japan coach Jones says team should not get despondent after heavy loss

Japan coach Jones says team should not get despondent after heavy loss

Japan coach Eddie Jones said his young team must learn to keep their focus for 90 minutes but should not become despondent after collapsing in the second half against Australia on Saturday.

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Mehidy claims Smith to keep Bangladesh on top in Australia Test

Mehidy claims Smith to keep Bangladesh on top in Australia Test

Spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz took the key wicket of Steve Smith to reduce Australia to 161-4 after the third day of the first Test in Darwin on Saturday and move Bangladesh closer to a historic win.

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