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Colombia hopes for miracles as search for quake victims goes on

Colombia hopes for miracles as search for quake victims goes on

The chances of finding earthquake survivors in Colombia dropped significantly on Friday, four days after the 7.4-magnitude tremor struck, though rescue efforts plowed ahead as hundreds remained missing.

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Argentina's Romero confirms Tottenham exit as Atletico move looms

Argentina's Romero confirms Tottenham exit as Atletico move looms

Cristian Romero announced Friday he was leaving Tottenham, with reports suggesting he will be joining Atletico Madrid in a 40 million euros (£34.1 million) deal.

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Popovici, Quadarella mine more gold at Europeans as Marchand flexes in butterfly

Popovici, Quadarella mine more gold at Europeans as Marchand flexes in butterfly

Romania's David Popovici and Italy's Simona Quadarella added to their gold-medal hauls at the European swimming championships on Friday while French star Leon Marchand booked his ticket to the 200m butterfly final as he returns from injury.

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Homeless, jobless: Colombia quake survivors 'left with nothing'

Homeless, jobless: Colombia quake survivors 'left with nothing'

Nine-year-old Sebastian paints a portrait of his family home, unable to comprehend that it no longer exists after the powerful quake that shattered western Colombia this week.

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'I shot Mr Thompson': Stunning confession in US health exec's slaying

'I shot Mr Thompson': Stunning confession in US health exec's slaying

Luigi Mangione spoke slowly and deliberately as he admitted to shooting US health care executive Brian Thompson, in a stunning confession befitting a crime that has gripped the United States.

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Cubans find rest on rooftops as blackouts drive them from home

Cubans find rest on rooftops as blackouts drive them from home

Every night, when summer heat and blackouts make sleep impossible at home, Cubans head for rooftops, porches and public spaces where they can catch a breeze.

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San Francisco to host 2028 MLB All-Star Game

San Francisco to host 2028 MLB All-Star Game

San Francisco will host the 2028 Major League All-Star Game, the Midsummer Classic returning to the Giants' Oracle Park 21 years after it hosted in 2007.

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World champ McIntosh crashes out of Pan Pacs 400m free

World champ McIntosh crashes out of Pan Pacs 400m free

World record-holder Summer McIntosh failed to qualify for the 400m freestyle final at the Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine, California, on Friday, slumping to the ninth-quickest time in the heats.

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Trump dismisses concerns over conditions on US aircraft carrier

Trump dismisses concerns over conditions on US aircraft carrier

President Donald Trump dismissed concerns Friday over living conditions and the mental health of service members on a US aircraft carrier deployed against Iran and said the ship would soon rotate out.

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T'Wolves set Garnett celebration for Celtics clash

T'Wolves set Garnett celebration for Celtics clash

The Minnesota Timberwolves will retire Kevin Garnett's number 21 jersey on February 28 when they face another of his former NBA sides, the Boston Celtics, the team said Friday.

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