Russia brushes of talks after largest assault on Ukraine
Russia on Friday said that it sees no immediate diplomatic way out of the war in Ukraine, hours after pummelling the war-torn country with its largest ever drone and missile barrage of the invasion.
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England's James ready for Euros opener with France, says Wiegman
Lauren James is ready to take part in England's opening fixture of their women's European Championship title defence against France, coach Sarina Wiegman said on Friday.
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Keys latest to fall in Wimbledon wipeout as Alcaraz resumes title bid
Australian Open champion Madison Keys joined the mass exodus of top seeds at Wimbledon on Friday as Carlos Alcaraz prepared to resume his quest for a third straight title.
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Smith and Brook tons lead England revival against India in second Test
Jamie Smith and Harry Brook both scored commanding hundreds as England hit back against India in the second Test at Edgbaston on Friday.
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France praises China Cognac progress, warns of unresolved issues
France on Friday praised steps taken by China to settle a long-running trade dispute concerning European brandies but warned that a number of "major issues" remained unresolved.
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Australian Open champion Keys stunned at Wimbledon
Australian Open champion Madison Keys became the latest star to crash out of Wimbledon as the American sixth seed was stunned by Laura Siegemund on Friday.
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Hamas says holding consultations on Gaza truce proposal
Hamas said Friday it was holding consultations with other Palestinian groups on a proposed truce with Israel, in a possible sign that it was preparing for negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire.
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Top gun Pogacar targets fourth Tour de France triumph
The Tour de France sets off Saturday with superstar Tadej Pogacar and his rival Jonas Vingegaard sharing top billing with the magnificent 3,338-kilometre route itself.
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Heavy snow hits Turkey's northeast as southwest burns
A rare blanket of heavy snow fell on parts of northeastern Turkey on Friday as the rest of the country sweltered in searing summer heat with firefighters battling wildfires, local media reported.
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Pakistan building collapse kills 7
A five-storey building collapsed in Pakistan on Friday, killing at least seven people and injuring eight, officials said, with rescuers searching through the rubble for trapped victims.
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