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Families claim bodies as Bangkok fire toll rises to 30
Grieving relatives of the victims of a huge Bangkok bar fire claimed their bodies Tuesday as the death toll rose to 30, even as others held out hope that missing loved ones were alive.
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Messi meets England at last with World Cup final place on the line
Lionel Messi has done just about everything possible in a glorious career, but the 39-year-old Argentinian great has never taken on England -- he will finally get the chance in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final.
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Thailand probes Bangkok bar fire that killed 27
Investigators combed on Monday through the wreckage of a huge fire at a Bangkok bar that killed at least 27 people, as relatives began the grim task of identifying the dead.
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Young fly-half Moyo to debut for Springboks against Wales
Sharks fly-half Vusi Moyo will debut for South Africa against Wales in a Nations Championship third round match in Durban on Saturday.
Health
MSF slams 'deliberate' Russian destruction of Ukraine's health system
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) on Monday condemned what it called Russia's "deliberate strategy to destroy the healthcare system" in Ukraine, documenting a consistent pattern of attacks throughout the war.
Culture
EU to limit children's access to social media -- gradually
Children should have "phased and gradual access" to social media, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Monday, as experts recommended under 13s only use online platforms under supervision.
Sports
Zverev second in ATP rankings behind Sinner after Wimbledon
Alexander Zverev moved second in the latest ATP rankings released on Monday behind Jannik Sinner who defeated the German in the Wimbledon final.
Sports
Mongolia's child jockeys ready to race in annual festival
Six-year-old Hurts Gantumur raced across the Mongolian grasslands astride a galloping horse, training to become a child jockey in the country's biggest cultural festival.
Sports
Noskova moves into WTA Top 10 after Wimbledon triumph
Czech Linda Noskova moved into the WTA Top 10 on Monday after winning her first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon at the weekend.
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Thailand probes Bangkok bar fire that killed 27, injured dozens
Investigators combed on Monday through the wreckage of a huge fire at a Bangkok bar that killed least 27 people and injured dozens, Thailand's worst such incident for almost two decades.
Nature
Planes fight fire in Fontainebleau forest near Paris
Firefighting aircraft battled to contain a wildfire raging in a forest south of Paris for a second day on Monday, with the blaze forcing some residents from their homes as the region baked in a latest heatwave.
Culture
'Jurassic Park' star Sam Neill dies aged 78
"Jurassic Park" star Sam Neill died in Australia on Monday aged 78, his family said in a statement that described the beloved actor's death as "sudden and unexpected".
Huge fire in Bangkok bar kills at least 27
A huge fire in a Bangkok bar killed at least 27 people and injured dozens, officials and witnesses said Monday, the deadliest such incident in Thailand for almost two decades.
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'Indispensable' Xiaohongshu app fuels Chinese tourism
Competition is fierce for professional photographers at Beijing's tourist hotspots, including a scenic lake where women in flowy traditional robes pose for snaps to share on Xiaohongshu, China's massively popular lifestyle app.
Nature
Spaniard's rare skin disorder ups danger of summer heat
Every summer, Alberto Gomez lives with a fear most people never consider.
Sports
NFL seeks to break into Africa with Kenya competition
American Football's NFL came to Kenya this weekend for its latest competition on the African continent as it seeks to win converts to the sport.
Sports
Yamal aims to steal Mbappe's World Cup thunder in semi-final showdown
Lamine Yamal is hoping to emulate Kylian Mbappe by winning the World Cup as a teenager, but first his Spain side will have to get the better of France and their superstar captain in Tuesday's semi-final.
Sports
Dodgers face Ohtani knee issues in MLB three-peat bid
The Los Angeles Dodgers are aiming to sort out two-way star Shohei Ohtani's nagging knee trouble as their bid for a third consecutive World Series crown hits the halfway stage.
Sports
Fisk outlasts Pendrith in playoff to win PGA Tour Louisville title
Steven Fisk rolled in a short par putt at the third playoff hole to top Taylor Pendrith and capture his second US PGA Tour title at the ISCO Championship in Louisville, Kentucky, on Sunday.
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DYU Introduces SP1, a Folding E-Bike with a Removable Power Bank
Inspired by consumer-tech convergence, SP1 combines a lightweight 20-inch folding e-bike with a removable power source, AI Torque Sensor technology and mobile device charging.
Sports
Warriors forward Green details LeBron recruiting pitch
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green detailed his recruiting pitch to LeBron James on his podcast on Sunday, hoping to play alongside the NBA all-time scoring leader next season.
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Massive fire in Bangkok bar kills at least 27
A massive fire in a Bangkok bar late Sunday night killed at least 27 people and injured dozens, sending screaming patrons fleeing as flames shot from the entrance, according to officials and video verified by AFP.
Sports
'Final before final': France face Spain in World Cup blockbuster
Spain will attempt to neutralise one of the most potent attacking arsenals in World Cup history on Tuesday when they take on France in a heavyweight semi-final showdown.
Sports
Zverev vows to chase down Wimbledon champion Sinner in trophy charge
Alexander Zverev insisted he can surpass Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz as the preeminent force in tennis despite his painful loss in Sunday's Wimbledon final.
Sports
England's Ecclestone glad to get 'one-up' on brother with five-wicket Lord's haul
Sophie Ecclestone said it felt good to have regained family bragging rights from her brother after a five-wicket haul in the inaugural women's Test at Lord's on Sunday gained the England left-arm spinner a prized place on the dressing room honours board.
Sports
Five classic France v Spain clashes before World Cup semi-final
France and Spain will meet in a heavyweight World Cup semi-final showdown on Tuesday, with Les Bleus bidding to reach a third straight final and La Roja still in contention to follow their triumph at Euro 2024 by claiming the biggest prize of all.
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Major fire rages in Fontainebleau forest near Paris
French officials rushed two firefighting planes to the Paris region Sunday, after a fire erupted south of the French capital, disrupting traffic during a busy summer travel weekend and piling more misery on a region sweltering through its latest heatwave.
Sports
World Cup gets set for pair of blockbuster semi-finals
A month after the expanded, 48-team tournament kicked off, the World Cup is down to the semi-final stage with France and Spain preparing to face off on Tuesday before holders Argentina renew their bitter rivalry with England the following day.
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Sinner enjoying 'very rare' Wimbledon triumph
Jannik Sinner said he still considers winning Grand Slam tournaments a "very, very rare" achievement, despite securing his fifth major title on Sunday by defending his Wimbledon crown.
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Venezuela quake death toll rises to 4,490
The official death toll from Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes rose to nearly 4,500 on Sunday, as the government reported more than 19,500 people were now living in camps due to the destruction.
Sports
England open door to Flower return after McCullum axed as Test coach
England have left the door ajar for Andy Flower to return as their Test coach after announcing Sunday that Brendon McCullum had been sacked from his red-ball role.
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McGregor says knee fine before first-kick injury, vows return
Conor McGregor said Sunday his right knee was fine before he injured it on the first kick of his mixed martial arts showdown with Max Holloway to end a five-year layoff.
Sports
South Korea's Tom Kim wins Scottish Open to end three-year title drought
South Korea's Tom Kim ended a three-year wait for a professional golf title with a two-shot victory in the Scottish Open on Sunday.
Sports
Hundred heroine Bhatia says its's 'unbelievable' to be on Lord's honours board
Yastika Bhatia said it felt "unbelievable" to have gained a coveted place on the Lord's honours boards after becoming the first woman to score a Test century at the 'Home of Cricket' on Sunday.
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'It's amazing': Sinner revels in Wimbledon glory after Zverev battle
Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner admitted Alexander Zverev pushed him to the brink in a full-blooded final as the Italian clinched an "amazing" fifth Grand Slam title.
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Irrepressible Sinner outlasts Zverev to win second straight Wimbledon title
Jannik Sinner was at his clinical best as he successfully defended his Wimbledon title with a bruising four-set victory over French Open champion Alexander Zverev in Sunday's final.
Sports
Ryu defeats Henderson in play-off to win back-to-back majors in Evian
South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran defeated Canadian Brooke Henderson with a birdie on the first play-off hole to win her second women's major this season at the Evian Championship on Sunday.
Sports
Argentina football great Rattin dies at 89
Former Argentina captain Antonio Rattin, who was sent off in the 1966 World Cup quarter-final against England, died on Saturday at the age of 89, his club Boca Juniors confirmed.
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Argentina great Rattin dies at 89
Former Argentina captain Antonio Rattín, who was sent off in the 19966 World Cup quarter-final against England, died on Saturday at the age of 89, his club Boca Juniors confirmed.
Sports
Bellingham drags England into World Cup semis but Tuchel demands more
Jude Bellingham has dragged England into the World Cup semi-finals but criticism from manager Thomas Tuchel of his side's quality has sparked a fresh standoff between the pair before Wednesday's showdown against Argentina.
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Pogacar calls for cycling calendar overhaul due to heatwave
Tour de France king Tadej Pogacar said on Sunday that if he had his own way, he would not race at all in the hottest summer months.