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US qualifier Montgomery to meet Krejcikova in s'Hertogenbosch final

US qualifier Montgomery to meet Krejcikova in s'Hertogenbosch final

US qualifier Robin Montgomery upset Australian Ajla Tomljanovic to advance to the final of the s'Hertogenbosch grass court tournament on Saturday where she will meet Czech Barbora Krejcikova.

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Ghana protests to Canada after player Partey is denied visa for World Cup

Ghana protests to Canada after player Partey is denied visa for World Cup

Ghana said Saturday it has formally lodged a protest over Canada's refusal to issue a visa for the World Cup to player Thomas Partey, who is facing trial in Britain on rape charges.

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Brazil enter the fray at the World Cup

Brazil enter the fray at the World Cup

Five-time winners Brazil roll into the World Cup on Saturday when they play surprise 2022 semi-finalists Morocco in one of the standout group-stage matchups.

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Russell leads way in final Barcelona F1 practice

Russell leads way in final Barcelona F1 practice

George Russell built confidence ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix by topping the timesheets in the final practice session on Saturday.

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Pallister caps stellar Australian trials with 1500m victory

Pallister caps stellar Australian trials with 1500m victory

A dominant Lani Pallister swept to victory in the 1500m freestyle at the Australian trials on Saturday to cap a marquee week where she also won the 400m and 800m in super-quick times.

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US-Iran deal could be sealed within 24 hours, mediator Pakistan says

US-Iran deal could be sealed within 24 hours, mediator Pakistan says

The United States and Iran could finalise an agreement to end the Middle East war "within 24 hours", key mediator Pakistan said Saturday, after both sides expressed optimism about the chances of concluding a deal.

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Women's cricket showpiece can co-exist with football World Cup, says ICC chief

Women's cricket showpiece can co-exist with football World Cup, says ICC chief

International Cricket Council chief executive Sanjog Gupta, insists the Women's T20 World Cup can "co-exist" with the football World Cup.

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New Zealand call up Young to replace retiring Williamson

New Zealand call up Young to replace retiring Williamson

Batsman Will Young was drafted into the New Zealand Test squad on Saturday in place of Kane Williamson, who called time on his international career mid-series against England.

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Thousands gather in Thai capital to mourn late princess

Thousands gather in Thai capital to mourn late princess

The body of the Thai king's eldest daughter was brought to the royal palace in Bangkok on Saturday, as thousands of black-clad mourners lined the procession route.

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Belfast riots show lingering scars of decades of sectarian unrest

Belfast riots show lingering scars of decades of sectarian unrest

Days of anti-immigration violence in Belfast have shown how three decades of unrest in Northern Ireland, known as the Troubles, still shape the contours of daily life, residents and academics said.

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