Israel bombards Rafah ahead of talks aimed at sealing truce deal
Israel carried out strikes on the Gazan city of Rafah overnight as it sought to put "pressure" on Hamas ahead of talks in Egypt on Tuesday aimed at sealing a truce proposal endorsed by the militants.
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Boeing Starliner crewed mission postponed shortly before launch
The first crewed flight of Boeing's Starliner spaceship was dramatically called off around two hours before launch after a new safety issue was identified, officials said Monday, pushing back a high-stakes test mission to the International Space Station.
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Cuban president to visit Russia as nations draw closer
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel announced Monday he is heading to Russia on a "working visit," as old allies Havana and Moscow strengthen ties under a recently initiated rapprochement.
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Andrade eager for Olympic gymnastics showdown with Biles
As Rebeca Andrade prepares to defend the Olympic vault gold she took in Tokyo after Simone Biles dramatically withdrew, she told AFP she hopes that in Paris the American is at "her best".
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Madrid must 'improve' to overcome Bayern in Champions League
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is searching for the formula to take his team's performance up several notches to get past Bayern Munich on Wednesday and reach the Champions League final.
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MLS must attract best players to grow: Infantino
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Monday Major League Soccer needs to sign more top players in order to boost the profile of the sport in the United States.
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Crime deterring return of South American footballers
A wave of crimes against South American footballers has underscored the risks faced by players loath to return home from overseas clubs to a region where they, or their loved ones, risk being kidnapped, blackmailed or targeted by gangs with a message to send.
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PM Modi to vote as India's marathon election heats up
Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi was set to cast his ballot on Tuesday in India's ongoing election after giving several inflammatory campaign speeches accused of targeting minority Muslims.
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Key Boeing Starliner test mission postponed shortly before launch
The first crewed flight of Boeing's Starliner spaceship was dramatically postponed around two hours before launch after a new safety issue was identified, officials said Monday, in a fresh blow to the US aerospace giant.
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Crisis-hit Bayern banking on Kane and victory to change the narrative
Six-time Champions League winners Bayern Munich head into Wednesday's second semi-final at Real Madrid ever more reliant on striker Harry Kane amid swirling off-field crises entirely of their own making.
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