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Hong Kong to sentence Tiananmen vigil activists for subversion
A Hong Kong court is expected to issue sentences on Friday against three activists who organised vigils marking China's deadly Tiananmen crackdown, after they were found guilty of inciting "subversion".
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Sabalenka storms past Pegula to reach US Open final in bid for three-peat
Top seed Aryna Sabalenka stormed past Jessica Pegula in straight sets on Thursday to reach the US Open final for fourth straight year and keep her bid for a rare three-peat on track.
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