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At last: Straight sets win over Tabilo puts Zverev in US Open last 16
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US aircraft carrier departs Thailand after port call
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Jovic 'loses sanity five times over' to oust friend Eala in US Open epic
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Haze emergency grips Malaysian Borneo town
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China's memories of Mao fade to nostalgia 50 years after his death
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Messi creates both Miami goals in 2-2 draw with Atlanta
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US envoys discuss with Putin 'substantive' plans for steps to end Ukraine war
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Rybakina books US Open fourth-round berth, inches closer to No. 1
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Zheng stuns Keys as US Open upsets dim American hopes
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Sobering reality: Curbs on alcohol in northeast Syria cause discontent
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Jovic 'loses sanity five times over' to oust Eala and book Gauff clash
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Wobbly Osaka 'shocked' to battle past Mertens and reach last 16
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'Like a jewel': Japan's luxury ice revered by bars worldwide
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Indian Oscar-nominated filmmaker turns camera on his cancer
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'The flood is coming': How a Nepal principal saved 900 students
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Argentina 'let off hook' by Australia as Kiss's winning run ends
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Kiss's winning run ends as Argentina hold Australia to draw
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Argentina threatens to sanction oil projects around Falklands
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Alcaraz excited to face 'dangerous' Paul for US Open quarter-final berth
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Gauff into round four at US Open after straight-set win
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Prince William to represent King Charles III at Norway late King Harald's funeral
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Bordeaux hammer Racing in Top 14 start as Bielle-Biarrey extends deal
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Inter and Roma roar back to win thrillers and share top spot
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Zheng, Potapova pull off upsets to reach US Open last 16
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Don't stop them now: fans party for Freddie Mercury's 80th birthday
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Swiatek into US Open fourth round in tight two-setter
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AFP photographer wins top prize for Madagascar protest coverage
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Werro wins in Brussels, as Russell and Dos Santos shine
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Keys: 'I felt like I couldn't play tennis'
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Kolbe breaks jaw and shoulder injury sidelines Savea
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Simmonds stars as Pau upset Montpellier
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US military strikes oil tankers as Iran vows tougher reprisals
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Inter roar back in five-goal thriller with Napoli
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Zheng rallies to stun Keys, Anisimova out in US Open third round
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Haaland keeps Man City perfect in Premier League, blunt Spurs held
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Bayern held to draw by stubborn Schalke
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Hamilton worried by Ferrari pace while Antonelli prepares for a fight
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Lens lose again ahead of Champions League date
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Vuelta stage 15 shortened due to extreme heat, Mas consolidates lead
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Olympic champion Zheng storms home to reach US Open last 16
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Putin meets US envoys for Ukraine war talks
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Big-spending Spurs must make better attacking decisions, says De Zerbi
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Modric available for Croatia in Nations League
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South Africa dominate New Zealand in second half to lead series
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Potapova upsets 2025 US Open runner-up Anisimova
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Kiefer Sutherland still in action, but ibuprofen lending helping hand
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Gasly a 'class act' says Alpine boss after Monza pole
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'Are we ready?' Oasis film captures band's frosty reunion
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Athletic Bilbao crush Simeone's flat Atletico
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Commemoration held for late Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic
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Social Security, healthcare, veterans likely casualties of US debt default
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UK row deepens over Covid breach claims against Boris Johnson
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Greek president taps judge to lead interim government
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Sudanese still await relief on day two of tense ceasefire
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Russian PM hails China ties in face of 'pressure' from West
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Ex-British PM Johnson condemns handling of fresh Covid breach claims
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Russian PM hails China ties in face of 'sensational pressure' from West
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China's premier hails close ties in talks with Russian PM
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DeSantis set to enter 2024 race, teeing up bitter face-off with Trump
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US, Micronesia sign new security deal
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World 'failing' to protect civilians in combat zones, UN chief says
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Republican DeSantis to launch White House bid in event with Musk
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W. House touts 'movement' on debt after latest talks
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Israelis march against budget 'looting' for ultra-Orthodox Jews
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US, European lawmakers demand axe for oil exec heading climate talks
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