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De Minaur beats teen Hewitt in Washington all-Aussie clash
Thitikul leads from history-chasing Ryu at women's British Open
England's Stones joins Inter Milan on free transfer
Mexico escalates war against smelly seaweed on Caribbean beaches
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UK's highest court to hear Palestine Action's appeal against ban
Britain's Supreme Court said on Thursday it has agreed to hear the high-profile case brought by the co-founder of activist group Palestine Action appealing against a contentious government ban which has led to thousands of arrests.
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UEFA says will boycott World Cup if FIFA pushes private investor proposal
European football's governing body UEFA said Thursday it would boycott the World Cup should FIFA press ahead with its private investor plan.
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Volunteers rush to feed scared animals in fire-stricken France
The volunteer had barely put down the tomato when a small beak poked out from a bush and dashed towards it in an abandoned garden in fire-ravaged southwest France.
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UEFA says will boycott World Cup over FIFA proposals
European football's governing body UEFA said Thursday it would boycott the World Cup should FIFA press ahead with its private investor plan.
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Rashford says final goodbye to Barcelona ahead of Man Utd return
Marcus Rashford thanked Barcelona for "special memories" as he prepares to return to Manchester United with his future still uncertain.
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Djokovic to make return at Cincinnati Masters
Former world number one Novak Djokovic said Thursday he would make his return to competition at the Cincinnati Masters next month, almost a month after he crashed out of the Wimbledon semi-finals at the hands of Jannik Sinner.
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History-chasing Ryu sets pace at women's British Open
Ryu Hae-ran sank six birdies in an opening round of 66 as she made a strong start to her bid to win a third straight major at the women's British Open on Thursday.
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France, Spain eye wildfire reprieve as other blazes start up in Europe
France and Spain on Thursday glimpsed a reprieve from some of the worst wildfires seen in living memory, which have sent hundreds of thousands of people fleeing in recent days -- among them Hollywood star George Clooney and his wife Amal.
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Turkey confronts growing wildfires on tourist coasts
Hundreds of Turkish firefighters on Thursday battled to contain wildfires spreading near key tourist regions on the country's Mediterranean coast.
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Atletico complain to FIFA over Barca's Alvarez approach
Barcelona have received a complaint from Atletico Madrid filed with FIFA over allegedly tapping up Julian Alvarez, a source from the Catalan club told AFP Thursday.
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George and Amal Clooney flee French home due to wildfire
Hollywood star George Clooney and his human rights lawyer wife Amal have evacuated their French home near the southeastern town of Brignoles after a fast-moving wildfire broke out nearby, authorities said Thursday.
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Howe set to leave Newcastle, with Al-Ahli's Jaissle to take over: reports
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is reportedly set to make a shock exit from St James' Park, with Al-Ahli boss Matthias Jaissle lined up to take charge of the Premier League club.
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Ugandan opposition leader in intensive care: wife
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye is in intensive care in hospital, his wife and medical sources said on Thursday.
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Grealish hits back over Man City tour snub claims
Jack Grealish has hit back at claims that he was snubbed by Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca for the club's pre-season tour.
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France firefighters hopeful, as Spain ends national emergency
France firefighters on Thursday were hopeful a massive forest fire was no longer spreading, as Spain lifted a state of emergency over wildfires near Madrid.
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Firefighters battle to contain deadly Crete blaze in Greece
Hundreds of firefighters on Thursday battled to contain a wildfire on the Greek island of Crete that forced thousands of evacuations after killing two firemen.
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Chelsea sign France defender Lacroix from Crystal Palace
Chelsea signed France defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace in a deal worth a reported £52 million ($69 million) on Thursday.
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Root named England Test captain, Fleming appointed coach
Joe Root was named as England Test captain for a second spell on Thursday, with ex-New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming appointed as head coach.
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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe leaves club: reports
Eddie Howe is leaving his role as Newcastle manager after five years at St James' Park, the BBC and Sky reported on Thursday.
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Japan quake toll hits 34 as survivors struggle in heat
Japanese emergency workers battled Thursday to find survivors from a wrecked shopping mall, as the death toll from a major earthquake two days earlier hit 34 and thousands sweltered in punishing heat.
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Rain dampens France fire, as Spain reports 'almost no flames'
Firefighters in France on Thursday were hopeful a massive forest fire was no longer spreading, as Spain said there were "almost no flames" left after a similar blaze near Madrid.
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India's history-making stand-in cricket captain Rahane retires
India's Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday, bringing the curtain down on a career highlighted by his leadership during a remarkable 2021 Test series victory in Australia.
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Japanese survivors deal with second quake disaster in 10 years
Sachi Nishiyama spent two years in temporary housing after twin quakes devastated southwestern Japan in 2016. This week, she slept in her car after a new, powerful tremor that killed at least 30 people.
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Stranded boats, out-of-work fishermen as Danube hits record lows
The tourist port in the Romanian town of Corabia, on the banks of the Danube river, is deserted except for a few pleasure boats stranded in the algae.
South Korea coach Hong grilled by MPs over World Cup flop
Former South Korea football coach Hong Myung-bo told lawmakers Thursday that he took "full responsibility" for his team's failure to advance from their group at the World Cup.
Culture
Nolan's 'Odyssey' boosts sales of mythology tales in UK
Christopher Nolan's adaptation of "The Odyssey" has not only lured legions of fans to cinemas, but sparked huge interest in the UK in Homer's epic poem and other Greek and Roman mythology works.
Japan quake toll hits 30 as survivors struggle in heat
Japanese emergency workers battled Thursday to rescue any remaining survivors from a devastated shopping mall, as the death toll from a major earthquake hit 30 and thousands sweltered in punishing heat.
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'It's exhausting': southwest Japan deals with second big quake in 10 years
Sachi Nishiyama spent two years in temporary housing after twin quakes devastated southwestern Japan in 2016. This week, after another deadly jolt, she slept in her car which offers air conditioning and privacy, but is "exhausting".
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Japan quake toll hits 28 as survivors struggle in heat
Japanese emergency workers battled Thursday to rescue any remaining survivors from a devastated shopping mall, as the death toll from a major earthquake hit 28 and thousands sweltered in punishing heat.
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Son at the double as MLS All-Stars beat Liga MX 4-3
Son Heung-min scored twice to lead the Major League Soccer All-Stars to a 4-3 win over their Liga MX counterparts on Wednesday in the MLS All-Star Game in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Australia ask for more information on FIFA sell-off plan
Football Australia on Thursday said they had asked for more details from FIFA on the proposal to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup so they can better understand the implications.
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French teen fined in Singapore 'straw licking' case
A French teenager was fined in Singapore Thursday after pleading guilty to a public nuisance charge for a straw-licking stunt that landed him in hot water in the city state.
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Stokes should return for 'one more Ashes': Australia coach McDonald
Australia coach Andrew McDonald says Ben Stokes has "a lot of good cricket left in him" and believes England's new Test coach should lure him of international retirement for the Ashes.
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Ngumoha scores as Liverpool beat Wrexham 1-0 in New York friendly
Liverpool won their second straight match under new coach Andoni Iraolo as they beat Wrexham 1-0 in a pre-season friendly at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday.
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Up to 23 feared dead in Japan quake
Up to 23 people were feared dead on Thursday after a major earthquake in Japan, with four bodies now pulled out from the tangled wreckage of a shopping mall ripped apart by a suspected massive gas explosion.
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Australian regulator says Telegram breached online safety law
Australia's cyber safety watchdog took court action Thursday against Telegram, alleging the global messaging platform had failed to remove terrorism material.
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De Zerbi wants Bergvall at Spurs, but can't promise starting role
Roberto De Zerbi said he wants in-demand midfielder Lucas Bergvall to stay at Tottenham, but cannot guarantee the Sweden World Cup player a starting role.
De Minaur tops Tsitsipas to set up Hewitt clash in Washington
Alex de Minaur launched his Washington Open title defense with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas on Wednesday to set an all-Australian clash with teen Cruz Hewitt.
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Review of 31 Studies Finds Vegan Dog Food and Vegan Cat Food Are Well Digested
LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / July 30, 2026 / A new scientific review has found that nutritionally sound vegan dog food, vegan cat food and vegetarian pet diets are generally well digested and broadly comparable to conventional meat-based diets. The review, published in the journal Animals, examined 31 existing studies assessing the digestibility of vegan, vegetarian and plant-based pet diets and ingredients in dogs and cats.
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Polaris Renewable Energy Announces Q2 2026 Results
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / July 30, 2026 / Polaris Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:PIF) ("Polaris Renewable Energy" or the "Company"), is pleased to report its financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. This earnings release should be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements and management's discussion and analysis, which are available on the Company's website at www.PolarisREI.com and have been posted on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. The dollar figures below are denominated in US Dollars unless noted otherwise.
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Anything but programmable: New cost-efficient EC-power-supply-series for the DIN rail by CAMTEC PS
CAMTEC Power Supplies Expands Its Unique, Robust and High Precision EC-SIC-MOSFET Industrial Power Supply Series to 2000W