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'Unpopular' Ukrainian ex-cons battle back from Russian-held jails

'Unpopular' Ukrainian ex-cons battle back from Russian-held jails

Yulia's husband was different from most Ukrainians captured by the Russian army, usually prisoners of war whose fate moved crowds.

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Mexican sides defeated as MLS clubs sweep Leagues Cup semi spots

Mexican sides defeated as MLS clubs sweep Leagues Cup semi spots

Mexican giants Club America suffered a surprise exit from the Leagues Cup at the hands of Major League Soccer's Colorado Rapids leaving the tournament with no teams from Liga MX in the last four.

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Hurricane Ernesto downgraded to tropical storm as it exits Bermuda

Hurricane Ernesto downgraded to tropical storm as it exits Bermuda

Hurricane Ernesto was downgraded to a tropical storm Saturday after it lashed Bermuda with heavy rains and strong winds, leaving much of the British Atlantic Ocean territory without power before continuing on its path toward eastern Canada.

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All Blacks captain Scott Barrett fit for tour of South Africa

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett fit for tour of South Africa

New Zealand captain Scott Barrett will return from injury for their Rugby Championship matches in South Africa, the All Blacks said Sunday, but the team has fitness concerns elsewhere.

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Thai king appoints Shinawatra heiress as new PM

Thai king appoints Shinawatra heiress as new PM

The Thai king on Sunday formally appointed Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the 37-year-old daughter of controversial billionaire ex-premier Thaksin, as Thailand's new prime minister.

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Columbus, Philadelphia and LAFC reach Leagues Cup semis

Columbus, Philadelphia and LAFC reach Leagues Cup semis

Reigning MLS champions Columbus Crew will face the Philadelphia Union in the semi-finals of the Leagues Cup after victories in the last eight on Saturday.

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Fire contained at historic London arts centre

Fire contained at historic London arts centre

Priceless artworks housed in London's Somerset House, including paintings by Van Gogh and Monet, were unaffected by a fire that erupted at the historic building on Saturday, according to the gallery.

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Erasmus issues warning for surging Boks ahead of All Blacks rematch

Erasmus issues warning for surging Boks ahead of All Blacks rematch

Coach Rassie Erasmus said the All Blacks will be a "step up" in competition after South Africa swept past Australia to kick-start their Rugby Championship campaign in style.

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Trump's strategy on climate? Amplify myths about Harris

Trump's strategy on climate? Amplify myths about Harris

An unrelentingly bitter US presidential race, defined by name-calling, attack ads and stunted campaigning, has so far left little space for discussion about climate change, despite the world experiencing unprecedented heat and disasters.

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Australian champion race horse Black Caviar dies

Australian champion race horse Black Caviar dies

Australia's horse racing community was on Sunday mourning the death of champion thoroughbred Black Caviar, who died on the eve of her 18th birthday.

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