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Local 'hero': Bellingham's hometown buzzing ahead of semi-final clash
As England gears up for the World Cup semi-final Wednesday, there will be one name on everyone's lips: Jude Bellingham, the star midfielder who powered the Three Lions through to the marquee clash against Argentina.
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UN says Sudan resources fuel civil war
Sudan's rival factions are profiting from control over the country's resources and the "war economy" was sustaining the conflict, the United Nations said Wednesday.
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'Suffering' Djokovic battles past Cilic in Shanghai opener
Novak Djokovic said he had to "fire up all engines" as he overcame a stodgy first set to reach the third round of the Shanghai Masters on Friday, beating fellow veteran Marin Cilic 7-6 (7/2), 6-4.
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South Africa's Kolisi wary of Argentina 'fight' in Rugby Championship finale
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi expects Argentina to show plenty of "fight" at Twickenham on Saturday despite last week's 67-30 mauling as the Springboks chase a second straight Rugby Championship crown.
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Men killed in UK synagogue attack were known for generosity, jokes
Friends and family of the two men killed during an attack on a Manchester synagogue, Adrien Daulby and Melvin Cravitz, were in mourning Friday for the "lovely blokes".
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England thrash South Africa by 10 wickets at Women's World Cup
England flexed their muscles in their Women's World Cup opener with a ruthless 10-wicket demolition of South Africa in Guwahati on Friday.
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Hong Kong to install surveillance cameras with AI facial recognition
Hong Kong plans to install tens of thousands of surveillance cameras with AI-powered facial recognition, the city's security chief said on Friday, bringing it closer to China where authorities often monitor public spaces with cutting-edge technology.
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Spain coach dismisses spat with Flick over Yamal injury
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Friday there was "no conflict" with Hansi Flick after the Barcelona boss last month criticised the national team's handling of Lamine Yamal.
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'Suffering' Djokovic fights past Cilic in Shanghai opener
Novak Djokovic said he had to "fire up all engines" as he overcame a stodgy first set to reach the third round of the Shanghai Masters on Friday, beating fellow veteran Marin Cilic 7-6 (7/2), 6-4.
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Pegula fights past Navarro for Noskova semi-final in Beijing
Jessica Pegula fought back to beat fellow American Emma Navarro 6-7 (2/7), 6-2, 6-1 on Friday for a date with Linda Noskova in the China Open semi-finals.
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Bellingham's omission from England squad nothing personal, says Tuchel
England manager Thomas Tuchel said Friday that Jude Bellingham's omission from his squad to face Wales and Latvia is due to the midfielder's "lack of rhythm" and is nothing personal.
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England skittle sorry South Africa for 69 at Women's World Cup
England's bowlers bundled out South Africa for a paltry 69 in a Women's World Cup clash in Guwahati on Friday, the Proteas’ third-lowest total in WODIs and their lowest ever against England.
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Jurel, Jadeja tons put India in firm command of West Indies Test
Dhruv Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja hit attacking centuries to put India in total control with a lead of 286 against the West Indies in the first Test on Friday.
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UN-backed climate banking alliance ceases operations
The Net-Zero Banking Alliance, a UN-backed initiative seeking carbon neutral investments by banks, announced Friday its immediate shutdown -- at a time of faltering climate commitments in the United States and Europe.
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France captain Dupont bemoans 'restrictive' Top 14 salary cap
France captain Antoine Dupont has launched a broadside at French rugby bosses, claiming that salary cap controls in the Top 14 are "too invasive" for the players.
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Maresca denies Chelsea 'discipline problem' after spate of red cards
Enzo Maresca said Friday he does not believe his Chelsea team have a "discipline problem" following a spate of red cards as he prepares for the visit of Premier League leaders Liverpool.
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Aston Martin's Alonso quickest in first practice for Singapore GP
Aston Martin veteran Fernando Alonso was fastest in first practice for the Singapore Grand Prix on Friday, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc second and Red Bull's Max Verstappen third.
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EU-member Luxembourg enthrones monarch, drawing hundreds
Hundreds of people, including European royalty, thronged Luxembourg Friday to witness the enthronement of Grand Duke Guillaume as monarch after his father, Henri, officially abdicated ending a 25-year reign in the tiny EU nation.
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Bellingham left out of England squad for October games
Jude Bellingham was a notable omission from Thomas Tuchel's England squad announced on Friday for this month's double-header against Wales and Latvia.
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Sarah Mullally appointed first woman to lead Church of England
Sarah Mullally was on Friday named the new Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England -- which can trace its origins to the Roman empire -- and the global Anglican community.
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Brignone will give her all to be ready for Winter Olympics
World Cup champion Federica Brignone, who suffered a horror injury at the end of last season, doesn't know if she will be able to ski this winter but the Italian wants to "give her all" to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics on home soil.
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Jurel, Jadeja power India's lead to 164 against West Indies
Wicketkeeper-batsman Dhruv Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja hit half-centuries to stretch India's lead to 164 against the West Indies on day two of the first Test on Friday.
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World champion Marquez crashes twice in Indonesia MotoGP practice
Newly crowned world champion Marc Marquez fell twice on Friday in a crash-filled practice for the Indonesia MotoGP as Marco Bezzecchi clocked a blistering fastest time.
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Finland dismisses case over Baltic cable cuts
A Helsinki court on Friday dismissed a case against three members of a ship from Russia's "shadow fleet" suspected of cutting Baltic Sea cables, saying it was beyond its jurisdiction.
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Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson ruled out until after international break
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has been ruled out until after this month's international break after injuring his hamstring in the Champions League defeat at Galatasaray.
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Goffin beats Shelton in first Shanghai Masters shock
The United States' Ben Shelton on Friday became the first top-10 seed to be booted out of the Shanghai Masters, beaten by 83rd-ranked David Goffin in straight sets.
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Ton-up Rahul, Gill steer India into lead in West Indies Test
Opener KL Rahul hit an unbeaten century and together with skipper Shubman Gill steered a dominant India into a 56-run lead over the West Indies on day two of the first Test on Friday.
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New York judge to sentence Sean 'Diddy' Combs after blockbuster trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs will be sentenced Friday for his conviction on two prostitution-related counts, crimes prosecutors say deserve more than a decade behind bars as the music mogul seeks "mercy" and a swift release.
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Typhoon Bualoi death toll in Vietnam tops 50
The death toll from Typhoon Bualoi in Vietnam rose above 50, the government said Friday, with more than a dozen people still missing days after the storm triggered widespread flooding.
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South Korea's Hwang charges into Hawaii LPGA lead
South Korean Hwang You-min fired a career-best 10-under-par 62 to surge into a three-stroke lead on Thursday after 36 holes in the LPGA Lotte Championship in Hawaii.
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Wallabies vow to send Slipper off on a high against All Blacks
Captain Harry Wilson on Friday told Australia to send off "ultimate team man" James Slipper with a performance to be proud of in their must-win Rugby Championship Test against New Zealand.
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Cyberattack halts shipments from Japan's biggest brewer
A damaging cyberattack on Japanese beer giant Asahi this week has halted shipments from its breweries and there is no resumption in sight, the company warned Friday, fuelling fears of shortages.
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Liverpool seek to steady ship, Man Utd's Amorim faces must-win game
Liverpool have no time to lick their wounds after back-to-back defeats as they prepare for a trip to Chelsea on Saturday while Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is under severe pressure to beat in-form Sunderland.
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Cambodian ex-MP's killer jailed for life in Thailand
A Thai gunman was sentenced to life in prison on Friday for the murder of a Cambodian opposition politician in Bangkok, a judge said.
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Taylor Swift moves into 'Showgirl' era with new pop album
Taylor Swift is in a new sparkling era.
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Rookie Schlittler pitches gem, Yankees beat Red Sox to advance in MLB playoffs
Rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler made a spectacular post-season debut, striking out 12 in eight scoreless innings to carry the New York Yankees to a 4-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox and into the second round of the Major League Baseball playoffs on Thursday.
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Indonesia school collapse death toll rises to 7: rescue official
The death toll in a school collapse on Indonesia's main island of Java rose to seven on Friday after two bodies were pulled from the building's ruins, a rescue official said.
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Group leading Morocco protests demands govt dismissal
The group leading Morocco's mass protests called on Friday for the government's dismissal, following days of unrest that have seen the deaths of three people.
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McEvoy calls on World Aquatics to make 25m sprint an official event
Speed king Cameron McEvoy has urged World Aquatics to make the 25m freestyle sprint an official event, arguing it adds excitement to the sport and will be embraced by fans.