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Tropical Storm Idalia forms near Mexico, heads to Florida

Tropical Storm Idalia forms near Mexico, heads to Florida

Tropical Storm Idalia formed Sunday in the Caribbean, buffeting southeastern Mexico with wind and rain, as forecasters predicted it will strengthen to a hurricane before reaching Florida later in the week.

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US commerce secretary meets Chinese counterpart in Beijing

US commerce secretary meets Chinese counterpart in Beijing

US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo met with her Chinese counterpart in Beijing on Monday, as Washington works to cool trade tensions between the world's two largest economies.

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Dutch Grand Prix - three things we learned

Dutch Grand Prix - three things we learned

Max Verstappen equalled Sebastian Vettel's nine wins in a row record at the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday.

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Three talking points after final Rugby World Cup warm-up matches

Three talking points after final Rugby World Cup warm-up matches

The final warm-up matches for this year's Rugby World Cup took place this weekend with holders South Africa hammering New Zealand on Friday and Fiji stunning England among the standout results.

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Tornadoes blow fresh wind through Irish rugby

Tornadoes blow fresh wind through Irish rugby

Ireland have never won the Rugby World Cup, not even reaching the semi-finals, but their clubs have become leading lights in the world of mixed ability rugby.

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Markets rally on Powell comments, China boosted by duty cut

Markets rally on Powell comments, China boosted by duty cut

Asian markets rose Monday after Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell said officials would take a careful approach regarding interest rate hikes, while Chinese shares soared after the government cut the duty on trades.

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Thailand's Kunlavut spills blood to win badminton world crown

Thailand's Kunlavut spills blood to win badminton world crown

Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn spilt blood, sweat and finally tears as he became badminton world champion after an attritional 19-21, 21-18, 21-7 victory over Japan's Kodai Naraoka in Copenhagen.

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China developer Evergrande plunges after resuming Hong Kong trading

China developer Evergrande plunges after resuming Hong Kong trading

Shares in troubled Chinese property giant Evergrande plummeted more than 80 percent in Hong Kong on Monday morning after the lifting of a 17-month trading suspension.

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US commerce secretary kicks off visit to China

US commerce secretary kicks off visit to China

US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is set to hold meetings with Chinese counterparts Monday on a trip to Beijing aimed at cooling trade tensions between the world's two largest economies.

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Khang captures first LPGA title at CPKC Women's Open

Khang captures first LPGA title at CPKC Women's Open

American Megan Khang captured her first LPGA title after 190 starts, defeating former world number one Ko Jin-young in a playoff on Sunday to win the CPKC Women's Canadian Open.

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