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Ex-US president Jimmy Carter receiving 'hospice care' at home

Ex-US president Jimmy Carter receiving 'hospice care' at home

Jimmy Carter, the 98-year-old former US president who led the nation from 1977 to 1981, is receiving hospice care at home, where he will spend his "remaining time," his nonprofit foundation said Saturday.

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Medvedev, Sinner to clash in Rotterdam final

Medvedev, Sinner to clash in Rotterdam final

Daniil Medvedev outclassed Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets on Saturday to set-up a Rotterdam ATP final showdown against in-form Jannik Sinner and ensure a return to the world's top 10.

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Bieniemy moves from NFL Chiefs to Commanders

Bieniemy moves from NFL Chiefs to Commanders

The Washington Commanders have hired Eric Bieniemy from the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs as their new assistant head coach and offensive coordinator, the NFL team said on Saturday.

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Australia into T20 World Cup semi-finals, England edge India

Australia into T20 World Cup semi-finals, England edge India

Australia powered their way into the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup on Saturday, confirming their status as favourites, while England looked their most likely challengers.

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Blinken meets China's top diplomat amid balloon spat

Blinken meets China's top diplomat amid balloon spat

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned China not to repeat its "irresponsible act" of sending spy balloons into American airspace, as he held rare talks late Saturday with China's top diplomat Wang Yi.

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Celtic boss expects Furuhashi to be fit for League Cup final against Rangers

Celtic boss expects Furuhashi to be fit for League Cup final against Rangers

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou said Kyogo Furuhashi had no fitness issues after the Japan striker spent most of the champions' 4-0 win over Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday on the bench.

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McGrath and Gardner take Australia into T20 World Cup semi-finals

McGrath and Gardner take Australia into T20 World Cup semi-finals

Tahlia McGrath and Ashleigh Gardner took Australia into the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup on Saturday with aggressive batting to defeat South Africa by six wickets at St George's Park in Gqeberha.

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Dutch expel Russian diplomats, close trade mission

Dutch expel Russian diplomats, close trade mission

The Dutch foreign ministry on Saturday announced the expulsion of several Russian diplomats and the closure of Russia's trade mission in Amsterdam, accusing Moscow of using it for spying.

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Tunisia's Saied expels Europe's top trade unionist for 'interference'

Tunisia's Saied expels Europe's top trade unionist for 'interference'

Tunisian President Kais Saied ordered the expulsion Saturday of Europe's top trade union official for "blatant interference" in the country's affairs, the latest escalation in a quickening showdown with labour activists.

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'Nobody is forced to play' says U.S women's coach after Dunn's complaints

'Nobody is forced to play' says U.S women's coach after Dunn's complaints

U.S women's team coach Vlatko Andonovski has expressed surprise at World Cup defender Crystal Dunn's comments that she is unhappy at being asked to play the left-back role.

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