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Cobolli sinks Auger-Aliassime to book 'derby' French Open semi

Cobolli sinks Auger-Aliassime to book 'derby' French Open semi

Flavio Cobolli came back from a set down to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the French Open quarter-finals on Wednesday.

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Arnaldi into French Open semis as Berrettini retires injured

Arnaldi into French Open semis as Berrettini retires injured

Matteo Arnaldi booked an all-Italian French Open semi-final against Flavio Cobolli as Matteo Berrettini's run at Roland Garros came to a sad end as he was forced to retire injured.

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Authorities warn of World Cup ticket, merchandise scams

Authorities warn of World Cup ticket, merchandise scams

Fraudsters are exploiting interest in the 2026 World Cup with a barrage of scams, as authorities and researchers caution against fake websites impersonating FIFA's official online presence to sell phantom tickets.

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US sanctions interrupt Visa, Mastercard payments in Cuba

US sanctions interrupt Visa, Mastercard payments in Cuba

Visa and Mastercard payments in Cuba will be suspended from Saturday after US sanctions prompted a foreign bank to sever ties with a state-backed financial institution, Cuba's central bank said Wednesday.

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Cobolli sinks Auger-Aliassime to book French Open semi spot

Cobolli sinks Auger-Aliassime to book French Open semi spot

Flavio Cobolli came back from a set down to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the French Open quarter-finals on Wednesday.

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Police probe alleged assault on coach of Australian tennis player in Birmingham

Police probe alleged assault on coach of Australian tennis player in Birmingham

Police are investigating an alleged assault by a staff member on the coach of Australian tennis player James McCabe at a Challenger tournament in Birmingham this week.

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France's Saliba 'fine' after injury scare, says Deschamps

France's Saliba 'fine' after injury scare, says Deschamps

France coach Didier Deschamps said on Wednesday that defender William Saliba is "fine" despite reports he was a doubt for the World Cup with a back injury.

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Ukraine's Kostyuk takes on Russian Andreeva in French Open semis

Ukraine's Kostyuk takes on Russian Andreeva in French Open semis

Marta Kostyuk says she will be "very happy to represent Ukraine" when she faces Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva in the French Open semi-finals on Thursday.

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German director Wenders pulls 1975 film over child nude scene

German director Wenders pulls 1975 film over child nude scene

Award-winning German director Wim Wenders said Wednesday he was withdrawing his 1975 film "Wrong Move" after a campaign by actress Nastassja Kinski against a scene in which she appeared topless when she was 13 years old.

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McIlroy chasing elusive Memorial, Scheffler eyes three-peat

McIlroy chasing elusive Memorial, Scheffler eyes three-peat

Rory McIlroy is targeting a first ever victory at the PGA Tour's Memorial Tournament on Thursday as he returns to action in his final event before this month's US Open.

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