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Porzingis to have surgery, will miss Olympics: Celtics

Porzingis to have surgery, will miss Olympics: Celtics

Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis will miss next month's Olympics after opting to have surgery on a leg injury, the NBA team announced on Tuesday.

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Trott says Afghanistan have 'no scarring' ahead of T20 World Cup semi

Trott says Afghanistan have 'no scarring' ahead of T20 World Cup semi

Coach Jonathan Trott believes Afghanistan will go into Wednesday's T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa boosted by "having no scarring, no history" unlike the accident-prone Proteas.

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France coach Deschamps encouraged by Mbappe return

France coach Deschamps encouraged by Mbappe return

France coach Didier Deschamps was encouraged by Kylian Mbappe's performance on his return to action after suffering a broken nose, as the star forward scored in Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Poland at Euro 2024.

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Rangnick delighted by 'incredible' first place for Austria at Euros

Rangnick delighted by 'incredible' first place for Austria at Euros

Austria coach Ralf Rangnick said it was "incredible" for his team to snatch top spot in their Euro 2024 group ahead of France and the Netherlands on Tuesday.

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US pushing Israel to avoid war with Hezbollah

US pushing Israel to avoid war with Hezbollah

The United States is pressing Israel to avoid a major war against Lebanon's Hezbollah, with top American officials urging a diplomatic solution in order to prevent another Middle East crisis.

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Israel top court rules ultra-Orthodox men must serve in army

Israel top court rules ultra-Orthodox men must serve in army

Israel's top court ruled unanimously on Tuesday that the state must draft ultra-Orthodox Jewish men into military service, potentially destabilising Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling coalition.

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Netherlands 'appalling' in Austria Euros defeat, admits Koeman

Netherlands 'appalling' in Austria Euros defeat, admits Koeman

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman hammered his team for their performance in a 3-2 defeat by Austria at Euro 2024 on Tuesday that left them with third place in Group D.

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Kenya's Ruto vows 'full' response after deadly anti-tax protests

Kenya's Ruto vows 'full' response after deadly anti-tax protests

Kenya's President William Ruto vowed to take a tough line against "violence and anarchy" on Tuesday, after protests against his government's proposed tax hikes turned deadly and demonstrators ransacked parliament.

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France denied top spot in Euros group by Austria after Poland stalemate

France denied top spot in Euros group by Austria after Poland stalemate

France blew the chance to finish first in their group despite Kylian Mbappe scoring his maiden European Championship goal in a 1-1 draw with Poland on Tuesday, as Austria won a thriller against the Netherlands to snatch top spot.

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Mbappe, Lewandowski score penalties as France and Poland draw at Euro 2024

Mbappe, Lewandowski score penalties as France and Poland draw at Euro 2024

Kylian Mbappe scored a penalty on his return after breaking his nose but Robert Lewandowski's reply meant France and Poland drew 1-1 in their final group game at Euro 2024 on Tuesday.

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