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Ramsay-Peaty hatches 'battle plan' to bounce back from Commonwealth Games tears

Ramsay-Peaty hatches 'battle plan' to bounce back from Commonwealth Games tears

Adam Ramsay-Peaty said he has a "battle plan" to bounce back from his tearful Commonwealth Games disappointment in the 100m breaststroke to strike gold in Monday's 50m final.

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Nolan's 'Odyssey' shows staying power at N. America box office

Nolan's 'Odyssey' shows staying power at N. America box office

Christopher Nolan's latest blockbuster, "The Odyssey," retained the top spot at the North American box office in its second week, taking in an additional $87 million, industry estimates showed Sunday.

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Lucas Museum to display unseen 'Star Wars' pieces, curator says

Lucas Museum to display unseen 'Star Wars' pieces, curator says

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art -- founded by legendary "Star Wars" creator George Lucas and his wife -- will see previously undisplayed items from the hit sci-fi series after it opens later this year, its curator told AFP.

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'Incredibly proud' Pogacar wins record-equalling fifth Tour de France

'Incredibly proud' Pogacar wins record-equalling fifth Tour de France

Tadej Pogacar ticked off a "big goal" as he claimed his record-equalling fifth Tour de France title as Mathieu van der Poel won a sensational 21st and final stage around Paris on Sunday.

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Del Toro, Seixas show glimpse into Tour de France future

Del Toro, Seixas show glimpse into Tour de France future

Tadej Pogacar romped to another dominant Tour de France victory but cycling fans were treated to a glimpse into the future with the battle for the best young rider's white jersey.

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How does Pogacar compare to other five-time Tour de France winners

How does Pogacar compare to other five-time Tour de France winners

Tadej Pogacar's main rivals Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel have both described the five-time Tour de France winner as the greatest cyclist of all time.

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Tour stage win 'not from my toes', says Van der Poel

Tour stage win 'not from my toes', says Van der Poel

Mathieu van der Poel achieved a career dream by winning the final stage of the Tour de France on the famous Champs Elysees avenue in Paris on Sunday.

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Berlin police shoot dead chief suspect in deadly Islamist Pride attack

Berlin police shoot dead chief suspect in deadly Islamist Pride attack

German police said Sunday they had shot and killed the chief suspect in what officials described as a deadly Islamist attack near the Berlin Pride parade the previous night, the latest ramming assault to hit the country.

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Honduran ex-president returns home after Trump pardon

Honduran ex-president returns home after Trump pardon

Honduran ex-president Juan Orlando Hernandez -- who was serving a 45-year prison sentence in the United States for drug trafficking until President Donald Trump pardoned him last year -- returned to his home country on Sunday.

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'Fire calling the shots': France's blaze pushes crews to the brink

'Fire calling the shots': France's blaze pushes crews to the brink

Plumes of smoke rose above a vast sea of pine trees outside Bordeaux as firefighters in gleaming helmets rushed to douse emerging flames before they could spread.

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