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South Korea's Lee6 fires bogey-free 63 to seize LPGA lead

South Korea's Lee6 fires bogey-free 63 to seize LPGA lead

South Korea's Lee6 Jeong-eun fired a bogey-free nine-under par 63 to grab a one-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the LPGA Queen City Championship.

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Ruud into US Open final and brink of world top ranking

Ruud into US Open final and brink of world top ranking

Casper Ruud reached the US Open final and closed in on the world number one ranking with a four-set victory over Karen Khachanov on Friday.

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World Cup final stadium tested with first sellout crowd

World Cup final stadium tested with first sellout crowd

The $675 million stadium that Qatar will use for this year's World Cup final was put through its first sellout test Friday with a match between the Egyptian and Saudi champions.

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Lens beat Troyes to go top of Ligue 1

Lens beat Troyes to go top of Ligue 1

Lens moved to the top of Ligue 1 on Friday as Kevin Danso scored the only goal in a 1-0 home win over Troyes.

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IOC says has 'full confidence' in security at Paris Olympics

IOC says has 'full confidence' in security at Paris Olympics

The International Olympic Committee on Friday said it had "full confidence" that France would ensure security at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

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Mexican lawmakers approve contentious security reform

Mexican lawmakers approve contentious security reform

Mexican lawmakers on Friday approved a plan to put the National Guard under military control -- a move that critics say hands too much power to the armed forces.

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After pulling out of TPP, US forges Asia trade framework

After pulling out of TPP, US forges Asia trade framework

The United States and a group of Asian allies on Friday agreed on a set negotiating targets, notably on trade and supply chains, as Washington looks to offer an alternative to the economic might of China in the region.

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One queen, many presidents: Elizabeth II's ties with America

One queen, many presidents: Elizabeth II's ties with America

She had scones with Dwight Eisenhower, went riding with Ronald Reagan and took tea with Donald Trump: Queen Elizabeth II saw 14 US presidents serve during her reign, and she crafted her "special relationship" with America in her dealings with them.

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Ukraine reconstruction to cost $349 bn: report

Ukraine reconstruction to cost $349 bn: report

Rebuilding Ukraine following the devastation caused by the Russian invasion will cost an estimated $349 billion, according to a report issued Friday.

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Ireland edge England, Samoa trounce USA in World Cup Sevens

Ireland edge England, Samoa trounce USA in World Cup Sevens

Ireland and Samoa eliminated seeded teams to reach the quarter-finals on the first day of the Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament at the Cape Town Stadium on Friday.

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