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Starc strikes as Australia keep grip on WTC final against South Africa

Starc strikes as Australia keep grip on WTC final against South Africa

Mitchell Starc starred with bat and ball to leave Australia well-placed in their World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's on Friday.

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French minister urges focus on mental health of pupils after knife attack

French minister urges focus on mental health of pupils after knife attack

France's education minister said on Friday every school must adopt plans by the end of the year to identify and help pupils suffering from psychological distress.

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Reinvented Olympic balloon makes Paris comeback

Reinvented Olympic balloon makes Paris comeback

The 2024 Summer Olympics might be over, but French authorities are hoping Parisians and tourists can "relive" last year's magic when the iconic symbol of the Games returns next week.

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S.African president blames climate change for 'catastrophic' floods

S.African president blames climate change for 'catastrophic' floods

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met Friday with survivors of devastating floods that killed at least 78 people in the impoverished Eastern Cape province, blaming the "catastrophic disaster" on climate change.

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Liverpool bank on 'world-class' Wirtz after record deal

Liverpool bank on 'world-class' Wirtz after record deal

The golden boy of German football is set to become the new prince of the Premier League as Florian Wirtz prepares to join Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen for a club-record fee.

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Spanish PM vows to fight on as corruption scandal grows

Spanish PM vows to fight on as corruption scandal grows

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is fighting to keep his job, as corruption allegations prompted the resignation of a close aide and sparked tension in his minority coalition.

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UN summit celebrates ocean protections, but drops fossil fuels

UN summit celebrates ocean protections, but drops fossil fuels

A global oceans summit concludes Friday with nations taking major steps toward marine protection and vowing a showdown over deep-sea mining, but criticised for leaving fossil fuels off the agenda.

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Scheffler opens with birdie as US Open leader Spaun starts late

Scheffler opens with birdie as US Open leader Spaun starts late

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler opened with a birdie while Spain's Jon Rahm began with a bogey in Friday's US Open second round with leader J.J. Spaun was set for an afternoon start.

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Starc shines as Australia set South Africa 282 to win WTC final

Starc shines as Australia set South Africa 282 to win WTC final

Mitchell Starc made South Africa pay for a dropped catch with a vital fifty on Friday as Australia set the Proteas 282 to win the World Test Championship final at Lord's.

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O'Callaghan, Stubblety-Cook send world championship message at Australian trials

O'Callaghan, Stubblety-Cook send world championship message at Australian trials

Mollie O'Callaghan swam a sub-53 seconds 100m freestyle to coast home first at the Australian world championship trials Friday, while Zac Stubblety-Cook booked a rematch with French superstar Leon Marchand in the 200m breaststroke.

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