Djokovic eyes sweet 16 at Wimbledon as Swiatek takes on 'gangster'
Novak Djokovic will look to reach the Wimbledon fourth round for the 16th time on Saturday as Iga Swiatek faces an opponent who once described herself as a "gangster" when she's playing but an "angel off court".
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End beckons again for Ronaldo after Portugal Euros KO
Time is up -- again -- for Portugal's ageing superstar Cristiano Ronaldo after an inglorious Euro 2024 exit.
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New Zealand edge England 16-15 in tense, brutal first Test
Damian McKenzie landed two late penalties as New Zealand beat England 16-15 in the first Test on Saturday to make a winning start to the tenure of new coach Scott Robertson.
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Turkey take on Dutch in politically charged Euros quarter-final, England face Swiss
Turkey face the Netherlands in a Euro 2024 quarter-final on Saturday whose lead-up has been dominated by a diplomatic row between the Turks and Germany.
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Calling for better ties with West, Iran reformist wins presidency
Iran's reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian, who advocates improved ties with the West, on Saturday won a runoff presidential election against ultraconservative Saeed Jalili, the interior ministry said.
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Cybercrime groups restructuring after major takedowns: experts
Cybercrime gangs are looking to rebuild with new tactics after global police operations this year made a huge dent in their activities, experts have told AFP.
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Activists hail Sierra Leone child marriage ban, urge action on FGM
Sierra Leone this week adopted a landmark law banning child marriage -- a move heralded by rights groups and foreign partners but leaving some activists demanding more action to end pervasive female genital mutilation (FGM) in the country.
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Marsch relishing Canada's semi clash with Argentina
Canada coach Jesse Marsch said his team were relishing the chance to face world champions Argentina in the Copa America semi-finals after Friday's shock win over Venezuela.
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Canada stun Venezuela on penalties to reach Copa semis
Canada reached the semi-finals of the Copa America on Friday after beating Venezuela 4-3 on penalties after the 90-minute game finished 1-1.
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Iran reformist Pezeshkian wins presidential election
Iran's reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday won a runoff presidential election against ultraconservative Saeed Jalili, interior ministry said.
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