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India's Dravid hoping for third time lucky

India's Dravid hoping for third time lucky

India head into Saturday's T20 World Cup final against South Africa hoping it will be third time lucky as the cricketing powerhouse looks to deliver a world title after successive defeats in finals.

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'Not done yet': Nagelsmann wants 2006 repeat for Euros hosts Germany

'Not done yet': Nagelsmann wants 2006 repeat for Euros hosts Germany

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said images of fans celebrating in the streets inspired the hosts to continue their Euro 2024 run, saying the "special" scenes reminded him of the 2006 World Cup on home soil.

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US Supreme Court ruling curbs power of federal agencies

US Supreme Court ruling curbs power of federal agencies

The conservative-majority US Supreme Court struck down 40 years of legal precedent Friday, curbing the power of federal agencies to regulate critical issues affecting Americans' daily lives, from air quality to drug safety and more.

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Italy have no alternative but to improve at Euros: coach Spalletti

Italy have no alternative but to improve at Euros: coach Spalletti

Italy coach Luciano Spalletti expects his team will improve their performance level against Switzerland in the Euro 2024 last 16 on Saturday, after the holders limped painfully through the group phase.

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Mongolian PM declares victory in polls dominated by corruption, economy

Mongolian PM declares victory in polls dominated by corruption, economy

Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene declared victory early Saturday in parliamentary elections, after a contest dominated by deepening public anger over corruption and the state of the economy.

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Dua Lipa holds court as UK's Glastonbury Festival starts

Dua Lipa holds court as UK's Glastonbury Festival starts

British-Albanian pop sensation Dua Lipa was to headline the first night of the Glastonbury festival on Friday which has again drawn tens of thousands of fans.

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French court rules Ravel sole author of 'Bolero'

French court rules Ravel sole author of 'Bolero'

A French court on Friday ruled that "Bolero", one of the best-known classical music pieces in the world, was written by Maurice Ravel alone, a decision with major financial implications.

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Hamilton, Leclerc bemoan tough start to Austrian Grand Prix weekend

Hamilton, Leclerc bemoan tough start to Austrian Grand Prix weekend

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton described his driving as "disastrous" and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was left baffled after a tough sprint qualifying at the Austrian Grand Prix on Friday.

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Mexico shelters offer safe haven for LGBTQ migrants

Mexico shelters offer safe haven for LGBTQ migrants

Shirlei Vazquez, a trans woman, fled Guatemala after being assaulted and threatened, joining a growing number of LGBTQ migrants heading north in hopes of a better life in the United States.

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Putin hints Russia to start making previously banned missiles

Putin hints Russia to start making previously banned missiles

Russia should start producing previously banned midrange missiles, President Vladimir Putin said Friday, as Moscow warned the United States that drone reconnaissance flights over the Black Sea risked a "direct" military clash.

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