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Muchova beats Gauff in thriller to reach first Wimbledon final

Muchova beats Gauff in thriller to reach first Wimbledon final

Czech 10th seed Karolina Muchova saved a match point to reach her first Wimbledon final with a pulsating three-set win against Coco Gauff on Thursday.

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Russia subjecting 1.6 million Ukrainian children to military brainwashing: OSCE report

Russia subjecting 1.6 million Ukrainian children to military brainwashing: OSCE report

Around 1.6 million young Ukrainians are being forced by Russia into a system of military indoctrination that could amount to a crime against humanity, according to OSCE-mandated independent experts.

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One revolver, six bullets: Turkish president's 'unusual' gift to NATO leaders

One revolver, six bullets: Turkish president's 'unusual' gift to NATO leaders

What does a world leader do with a gun and six bullets? That was the conundrum NATO leaders faced after the Turkish president offered them each a revolver after the Ankara summit.

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Strengthening El Nino likely to 'rank among largest' on record: US agency

Strengthening El Nino likely to 'rank among largest' on record: US agency

The El Nino weather pattern picked up strength over the past month and is highly likely to "rank among the largest" ever recorded when it peaks between October and December, US forecasters said Thursday.

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Kicking off: New York football enthusiasts defy pitch shortage

Kicking off: New York football enthusiasts defy pitch shortage

The World Cup has sparked a surge of interest in football -- or soccer as most New Yorkers call it -- but exposed a shortage of pitches in the city for both established players and converts to the beautiful game.

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Jorge Jesus to take over as Portugal coach after World Cup exit

Jorge Jesus to take over as Portugal coach after World Cup exit

Jorge Jesus is set to be appointed Portugal coach after Roberto Martinez stepped down in the wake of their World Cup exit, a source told AFP on Thursday.

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Fendi shows haute couture in Rome with nod to Lagerfeld

Fendi shows haute couture in Rome with nod to Lagerfeld

Fendi celebrates the first haute couture show by newly seated designer Maria Grazia Chiuri in its home city of Rome on Thursday, along with a homage to longtime couturier Karl Lagerfeld.

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Ebola outbreak is 'fastest growing ever' as 600 die

Ebola outbreak is 'fastest growing ever' as 600 die

The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo is the "fastest growing" ever, African health authorities said Thursday, as the World Health Organization said it had killed 600 people.

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Olympic sprint champs Alfred, Thomas bid for work-life balance

Olympic sprint champs Alfred, Thomas bid for work-life balance

Olympic sprint champions Gabrielle Thomas and Julien Alfred hope to bring the best out of each other in the 200m at Friday's Monaco Diamond League in a season during which the emphasis is on finding a good work-life balance.

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Stocks shrug off tensions to rise on renewed tech interest

Stocks shrug off tensions to rise on renewed tech interest

Stock markets were steadier Thursday as investors rediscovered their appetite for tech stocks and largely ignored sabre-rattling between the United States and Iran.

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