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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship docks in Rotterdam at voyage end
A cruise ship that sparked global alarm after a deadly outbreak of hantavirus docked in Rotterdam harbour Monday, with the skeleton crew facing weeks of quarantine.
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Iran's World Cup football team leaves for Turkey: media
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New folk music documentary taps into Bob Dylan revival
A new documentary featuring never-before-seen footage of a pivotal moment in folk music history taps into a revival of interest in Bob Dylan thanks to recent biopic "A Complete Unknown", which starred Timothee Chalamet.
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11 foreigners killed in Portugal funicular crash
Eleven foreign nationals were among the 16 people killed when one of Lisbon's popular funicular trains crashed this week, the Portuguese authorities announced on Friday.
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British royal who secretly worked as music teacher dies aged 92
Britain's Duchess of Kent, known for her links to the Wimbledon tennis tournament and for anonymously teaching music at a primary school, has died aged 92, Buckingham Palace said on Friday.
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Hamilton tops Monza practice in Ferrari one-two
Lewis Hamilton gave Ferrari fans hope of a big weekend at the Italian Grand Prix after topping the times in Friday's first practice session at Monza ahead of teammate Charles Leclerc.
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South Africa's Du Preez out of Rugby Championship with injury
South Africa back-rower Jean-Luc du Preez is set to miss the remainder of the Rugby Championship with a knee injury, his French club Bordeaux-Begles' coach Yannick Bru said Friday.
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Newcastle's Burn has 'nothing but good wishes' for Isak
Newcastle defender Dan Burn insisted on Friday he feels "no animosity" towards Alexander Isak following the striker's drawn-out move to Premier League rivals Liverpool.
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Socceroos edge New Zealand 1-0 to keep unbeaten streak intact
Max Balard scored on debut with three minutes left as Australia ground past fellow World Cup qualifiers New Zealand 1-0 Friday to stretch their unbeaten streak under Tony Popovic to nine games.
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Don't panic: UK phones to sound at once in emergency drill
Tens of millions of mobile phones across the UK will blare a siren sound at the same time on Sunday as part of government efforts to better prepare for national emergencies.
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'No curse' on England, insists Tuchel despite near misses
England manager Thomas Tuchel is adamant there is "no curse" upon his side as he looks to end their near 60-year wait for a major international trophy.
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Venice Film Festival a red carpet pulpit for 'King Giorgio' Armani
For decades, the red carpet of the Venice Film Festival was one of Giorgio Armani's most high-profile catwalks, with the stars of cinema donning his elegant creations for the eyes of the world.
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Britain's Duchess of Kent dies aged 92: palace
Britain's Duchess of Kent, who was known for her links to the Wimbledon tennis tournament, has died aged 92, Buckingham Palace said on Friday.
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England's Stones out of Andorra, Serbia World Cup qualifiers
Manchester City defender John Stones has withdrawn from the England squad through injury for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia, manager Thomas Tuchel said Friday.
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PSG's Geyoro joins London City Lionesses for reported women's world record £1.43 mn
Women's Super League newcomers London City Lionesses have completed the signing of Paris Saint-Germain's Grace Geyoro for a world record fee for a female footballer of £1.43 million ($1.93 million), a source with knowledge of the talks told AFP.
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Powerful quake aftershocks cause more injuries in Afghanistan
A series of strong aftershocks from a deadly earthquake that hit eastern Afghanistan at the weekend injured at least another 10 people and caused further damage, Taliban authorities said on Friday.
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Positivity wins as Anisimova wills way into US Open final
Amanda Anisimova credited the power of positive thinking as she fought back from a set down to beat Naomi Osaka and reach the US Open final on Thursday.
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Osaka eager for more after US Open run ends in semi-finals
Naomi Osaka felt inspired by her US Open run and said she couldn't be "mad or upset" after losing to Amanda Anisimova in the semi-finals on Thursday.
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Savea-Kolisi clash one to savour, says All Blacks captain Barrett
The duel between All Blacks great Ardie Savea and Springboks "spiritual leader" Siya Kolisi will be one to savour, New Zealand captain Scott Barrett said Friday on the eve of a momentous Rugby Championship Test.
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Sabalenka returns to US Open final as Anisimova sinks Osaka
Reigning champion and world number one Aryna Sabalenka will play Amanda Anisimova in the US Open final after the American ended the run of Japanese star Naomi Osaka on Thursday.
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Super Bowl champion Eagles down Cowboys in NFL season opener
The Super Bowl champion Eagles held off the Dallas Cowboys 24-20 in a wild NFL season opener Thursday, holding firm after an ugly spitting incident and a lengthy weather delay in Philadelphia.
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'Brutal': Olympic pole vault champion Kennedy pulls out of worlds
Olympic pole vault gold medallist Nina Kennedy pulled out of the world championships on Friday with a strained muscle in a "brutal" setback having just recovered from a hamstring operation.
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Australia and Argentina primed for battle of the fittest
Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson said Friday the hot and humid weather will play a big part in their crunch clash against Argentina, with a battle of the fittest on the cards.
Messi hits emotional brace as Uruguay, Colombia, Paraguay seal World Cup spots
Lionel Messi scored twice for Argentina in emotional scenes in Buenos Aires on Thursday while Uruguay, Colombia and Paraguay joined the reigning champions at next year's World Cup.
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'Emotional' Sabalenka holds off Pegula to book US Open final return
Aryna Sabalenka said she is determined to prove she has learned the "tough lessons" of a challenging season after battling past Jessica Pegula to reach the US Open final on Thursday.
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Records and revenge spur rivals in wide-open Rugby Championship
South Africa will chase history at New Zealand's fortress while Australia are out to avenge a record defeat to Argentina in the Rugby Championship on Saturday.
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Sabalenka ready to 'kick ass' in Kyrgios 'Battle of Sexes'
Aryna Sabalenka said she's ready to "kick ass" when she faces volatile Australian star Nick Kyrgios in a "Battle of the Sexes" tennis showdown next year.
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England's Brook rejects talk of Ashes rest after South Africa ODI series loss
Harry Brook urged England's multi-format cricketers to press on amid a gruelling schedule following another loss to South Africa.
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Messi hits brace as Uruguay, Colombia, Paraguay seal World Cup spots
Lionel Messi scored twice for Argentina in emotional scenes in Buenos Aires on Thursday while Uruguay, Colombia and Paraguay joined the reigning champions at next year's World Cup.
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Toulouse still 'the hunted' as Top 14 title defence kicks off
Reigning French Top 14 champions Toulouse begin their bid for a fourth straight domestic crown on Sunday still as the team to beat in the world's leading club competition.
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Australia's Tupou headlines Top 14 new signings
The French Top 14 season starts on Saturday with several additions to its galaxy of star names, while other players have switched clubs within the league.
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Tuchel faces England questions as World Cup countdown begins
England return to World Cup qualifying action this week with Thomas Tuchel under pressure to solve a plethora of issues that threaten to ruin his bid to win next year's tournament.
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US tech titans pay hommage to Trump at White House dinner
Tech world executives showered Donald Trump with praise Thursday during a rare dinner that saw the US president host some of the most important players in AI at the White House.
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Sabalenka returns to US Open final as Osaka faces Anisimova
Reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka came from behind to beat American fourth seed Jessica Pegula in three sets to return to the US Open final on Thursday.
Toronto film fest kicks off with politics
The Toronto International Film Festival kicked off on a political note Thursday, as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Obamas delivered opening remarks before Hollywood A-listers arrive to take center stage.
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Uruguay, Colombia, Paraguay qualify for 2026 World Cup
Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay qualified for next year's World Cup by beating Peru 3-0 at home on Thursday, while Colombia saw off Bolivia by the same scoreline.
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Eagles' Carter tossed from NFL opener for spitting on Cowboys' Prescott
Philadelphia Eagles defensive standout Jalen Carter was ejected from the NFL's season opener on Thursday before playing a snap for spitting on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.
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Battling Sabalenka holds off Pegula to reach US Open final
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka powered into the final of the US Open on Thursday, rallying from a set down to defeat American fourth seed Jessica Pegula and keep her title defence firmly on track.
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New Zealand great Ross Taylor out of retirement to play for Samoa
New Zealand cricket great Ross Taylor announced Friday he was coming out of retirement, nearly four years after quitting, to help Samoa qualify for next year's Twenty20 World Cup.
Boxing icons Tyson, Mayweather to meet in ring in 2026
Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather have reached a deal on a potential exhibition fight in 2026, promoter CSI Sports said on Thursday.
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Powerhouse Australia 'up for challenge' of defending Women's World Cup
Powerhouse Australia said it was "up for the challenge" Friday of winning an unprecedented eighth Women's Cricket World Cup, naming a star-studded squad to defend their title in India and Sri Lanka.