US strikes Iran as Gulf states targeted in flareup over Hormuz
The US military on Sunday said it had launched a new wave of attacks against Iran, after renewed fighting over the Strait of Hormuz saw several of Washington's Gulf allies targeted by incoming fire.
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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.
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'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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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