US reporter Evan Gershkovich appeals extended detention in Russia
US reporter Evan Gershkovich has appealed against a Russian court's decision to extend his pre-trial detention by three months, according to documents published by a Moscow court.
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France warm-up a Rugby World Cup 'dresss rehearsal' for McDermott's Australia
Australia scrum-half Tate McDermott said on Saturday the warm-up Test with France this weekend would be a good "dress rehearsal" for the Rugby World Cup.
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Shankule delivers Ethiopian marathon gold, heat is on in decathlon
Amane Beriso Shankule beat defending champion and compatriot Gotytom Gebreslase to give Ethiopia their third women's marathon title in the past five editions of the World Athletics Championships on Saturday.
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Verstappen tops storm-hit final practice at Dutch Grand Prix
Max Verstappen shrugged off a storm to top an action-packed third practice at his home Dutch Grand Prix on Saturday.
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British Museum missing 2,000 artefacts after police called in
The number of artefacts that have disappeared from the British Museum is estimated at 2,000, chairman of trustees George Osborne said on Saturday, admitting the collection did not have a complete catalogue.
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Spanish federation threatens legal action over Hermoso 'lies'
The Spanish football federation (RFEF) on Saturday threatened to take legal action over Women's World Cup player Jenni Hermoso's "lies" about her kiss with its president Luis Rubiales.
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Ricciardo hoping to make a quick recovery from broken hand
Daniel Ricciardo says he hopes to "recover as quickly as I can" after breaking his hand in Friday practice ruling the Australian out of this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix.
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NASA and SpaceX crew of four blast off to ISS
NASA and SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft blasted off on Saturday carrying four astronauts to the International Space Station.
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Shankule leads Ethiopian 1-2 in world women's marathon
Amane Beriso Shankule led an Ethiopian 1-2 as she won the women's marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Saturday.
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Gabon's Bongo seeks third term in nationwide poll
Voters in Gabon headed to the polls on Saturday for a triple election in which President Ali Bongo Ondimba, scion of a family that has ruled for 55 years, is seeking victory over a belatedly-united opposition.
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