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Summer time is circus time in Montreal

Summer time is circus time in Montreal

Trampolines and trapezes are out on the asphalt in Montreal, with colorful acrobats twirling near skyscrapers in breathtaking feats.

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Paloma Picasso takes over late father's estate

Paloma Picasso takes over late father's estate

Paloma Ruiz-Picasso, the last of Pablo Picasso's four children, has been appointed administrator of the estate managing rights linked to the artist and his work, replacing her brother Claude, their lawyer has told AFP.

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England beat Spain to win Under-21 Euro

England beat Spain to win Under-21 Euro

England won the under-21 European Championship for the first time since 1984 as Curtis Jones' goal beat Spain 1-0 in Saturday's final.

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United States women's star Rapinoe to retire at end of season

United States women's star Rapinoe to retire at end of season

United States women's team star Megan Rapinoe announced on social media on Saturday that she would be retiring from football at the end of this season.

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African-born director's new vision for Berlin cultural magnet

African-born director's new vision for Berlin cultural magnet

One of the rare African-born figures to head a German cultural institution, Bonaventure Ndikung is aiming to highlight post-colonial multiculturalism at a Berlin arts centre with its roots in Western hegemony.

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Hamilton warns Mercedes to heed McLaren 'wake-up call'

Hamilton warns Mercedes to heed McLaren 'wake-up call'

Lewis Hamilton said McLaren's strong performance in qualifying at the British Grand Prix should act as a "wake-up call" to former champions Mercedes.

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Arendse scores three tries as South Africa crush Australia

Arendse scores three tries as South Africa crush Australia

Kurt-Lee Arendse scored a hat-trick of tries as understrength South Africa crushed Australia 43-12 in Pretoria on Saturday in the first match of the Rugby Championship season.

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Alcaraz digs deep at Wimbledon

Alcaraz digs deep at Wimbledon

Carlos Alcaraz reached the last 16 at Wimbledon on Saturday after a tough battle against Nicolas Jarry as defending women's champion Elena Rybakina prepared to face Britain's last hope Katie Boulter.

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Verstappen nudges out Norris in 'crazy' British Grand Prix qualifying

Verstappen nudges out Norris in 'crazy' British Grand Prix qualifying

Max Verstappen showed his relief at surviving tricky and changeable conditions on Saturday when he outpaced friend and rival Lando Norris to take pole position for the British Grand Prix.

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Alcaraz toughs it out to reach Wimbledon last 16

Alcaraz toughs it out to reach Wimbledon last 16

Carlos Alcaraz was forced to dig deep on Saturday to see off the challenge of Nicolas Jarry and reach the last 16 at Wimbledon.

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