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Zelensky hails 'brave' Ukraine on 500th day of war

Zelensky hails 'brave' Ukraine on 500th day of war

President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed "brave" Ukraine on the 500th day of Russia's invasion on Saturday, as the war's toll mounted with six deaths reported in Russian rocket fire.

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Wimbledon day 6: Three matches to watch

Wimbledon day 6: Three matches to watch

Former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini takes on big-serving Alexander Zverev at Wimbledon on Saturday as British wildcard Katie Boulter faces defending women's champion Elena Rybakina.

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Yellen urges 'direct' talks, US-China climate collaboration

Yellen urges 'direct' talks, US-China climate collaboration

Washington and Beijing should communicate "directly" on concerns about specific economic practices, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Saturday, urging greater cooperation between the two biggest economies despite fraught ties.

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Iran hangs two in public over Shiraz shrine shooting

Iran hangs two in public over Shiraz shrine shooting

Iran hanged two men in public on Saturday over an October attack on a shrine in the southern city of Shiraz that claimed over a dozen lives, the judiciary said.

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Japan marks one year since former leader Abe's killing

Japan marks one year since former leader Abe's killing

Japan on Saturday marked a year since the shock assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe, the country's longest-serving leader and a towering political figure.

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Will France's riots benefit far-right Le Pen?

Will France's riots benefit far-right Le Pen?

In her first speech in parliament as France's riots ebbed this week, far-right leader Marine Le Pen accused the government of turning the country into a "hell" that she had foreseen.

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Charleston springs 100m surprise, Richardson triumphs in women's 100m

Charleston springs 100m surprise, Richardson triumphs in women's 100m

Cravont Charleston surged past 2019 world champion Christian Coleman to win the men's 100m at the US athletics championships on Friday as Sha'Carri Richardson won the women's 100m to book her long anticipated World Championships berth.

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Wembanyama gets reality check in NBA Summer League debut

Wembanyama gets reality check in NBA Summer League debut

NBA top draft pick Victor Wembanyama delivered a lackluster performance in his long-awaited San Antonio debut, struggling for long stretches as the Spurs defeated Charlotte 76-68 in an NBA Summer League contest Friday.

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Charleston stuns Coleman for US 100m title, Richardson wins women's 100m

Charleston stuns Coleman for US 100m title, Richardson wins women's 100m

Cravont Charleston surged past 2019 world champion Christian Coleman to win the men's 100m at the US athletics championships on Friday as Sha'Carri Richardson won the women's 100m to book her World Championships berth.

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Outsider Tardy grabs two stroke lead at US Women's Open

Outsider Tardy grabs two stroke lead at US Women's Open

American qualifier Bailey Tardy, ranked 455th in the world, found herself with a two-shot lead at the US Women's Open after shooting 68 in Friday's second round at Pebble Beach.

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