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Djokovic gets free pass to Wimbledon semi-finals as Rybakina cruises

Djokovic gets free pass to Wimbledon semi-finals as Rybakina cruises

Novak Djokovic progressed to a record-equalling 13th Wimbledon semi-final without hitting a ball on Wednesday after Alex de Minaur pulled out injured as former champion Elena Rybakina eased through.

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French centrists seek allies in hung parliament

French centrists seek allies in hung parliament

French centrists were looking for an alliance with the right on Wednesday, after an inconclusive snap election left the European Union's second-largest economy with a hung parliament.

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Israeli army orders evacuation of battle-torn Gaza City

Israeli army orders evacuation of battle-torn Gaza City

Israel's army dropped thousands of leaflets over war-torn Gaza City on Wednesday urging all residents to flee a heavy offensive through the main city of the besieged Palestinian territory.

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US tightens steel, aluminum import rules to curb China tariff evasion

US tightens steel, aluminum import rules to curb China tariff evasion

The United States unveiled stricter rules Wednesday on steel and aluminum imports from Mexico, moving to prevent China-origin goods from avoiding tariffs.

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Real Madrid to formally present Kylian Mbappe next week

Real Madrid to formally present Kylian Mbappe next week

Kylian Mbappe will be officially presented as a Real Madrid player at the Santiago-Bernabeu stadium next Tuesday, the Spanish giants announced.

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Krejcikova into Wimbledon semi-finals after grim run

Krejcikova into Wimbledon semi-finals after grim run

Barbora Krejcikova reached the Wimbledon semi-finals for the first time on Wednesday with a straight-sets victory over fellow former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko as the Czech turned the corner on a testing season.

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NATO begins sending F-16 jets to Ukraine as Biden leads summit

NATO begins sending F-16 jets to Ukraine as Biden leads summit

NATO allies announced Wednesday they had started the long-promised transfer of F-16 jets to Ukraine as leaders meet for a summit in Washington clouded by political uncertainties in the United States.

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Europe's drinking water contamined by 'forever chemical': NGOs

Europe's drinking water contamined by 'forever chemical': NGOs

A large sample of European drinking water has detected a substance linked to "forever chemicals" used in pesticides and refrigeration, a coalition of non-governmental organisations said Wednesday.

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Ruthless Rybakina sets up Krejcikova Wimbledon semi-final

Ruthless Rybakina sets up Krejcikova Wimbledon semi-final

Former champion Elena Rybakina crushed Elina Svitolina 6-3, 6-2 on Wednesday to set up a Wimbledon semi-final against Barbora Krejcikova.

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MSF says facing 'critical' medical supply shortage in Gaza

MSF says facing 'critical' medical supply shortage in Gaza

Aid group Doctors Without Borders has warned of "critical" shortages of medical supplies in Gaza, with no resupply for more than two months as fighting between Israel and Hamas wears on.

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