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Coe hails US 'golden generation' after dominant Olympics

Coe hails US 'golden generation' after dominant Olympics

World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe believes the dominance of American athletes in Paris can bring the sport out of the shadows in the United States as the country builds towards the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

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Japanese urged to avoid panic-buying as megaquake fears spread

Japanese urged to avoid panic-buying as megaquake fears spread

Authorities in Japan urged people to avoid hoarding as anxiety over a possible megaquake triggered a spike Saturday in demand for disaster kits and daily necessities.

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Ethiopia's Tola wins Olympic marathon as France aim to dethrone NBA all-stars

Ethiopia's Tola wins Olympic marathon as France aim to dethrone NBA all-stars

Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola broke the Olympic record to win the men's marathon on Saturday as Victor Wembanyama's France looked to topple the mighty USA in a dream basketball final.

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Creevy rolls back the years as Argentina stun All Blacks

Creevy rolls back the years as Argentina stun All Blacks

Stalwart Agustin Creevy scored the decisive try as an inspired Argentina stunned New Zealand 38-30 in their Rugby Championship Test in Wellington on Saturday.

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Ethiopia's Tola wins Olympic men's marathon, Kipchoge drops out

Ethiopia's Tola wins Olympic men's marathon, Kipchoge drops out

Ethiopian Tamirat Tola delivered a masterclass in solo front running to win the Olympic men's marathon in Paris on Saturday as Eliud Kipchoge's bid for a third gold went up in smoke.

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Creevy rolls back the years as Argentina stun All Blacks 38-30

Creevy rolls back the years as Argentina stun All Blacks 38-30

Stalwart Agustin Creevy scored the decisive try as an inspired Argentina stunned New Zealand 38-30 in their Rugby Championship Test in Wellington on Saturday.

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Ethiopian Airlines signs deal for $6 billion mega airport

Ethiopian Airlines signs deal for $6 billion mega airport

Ethiopian Airlines has signed a deal for the design of a new $6 billion airport described as the biggest in Africa, state media reported.

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Alaphilippe to leave Soudal-Quick Step

Alaphilippe to leave Soudal-Quick Step

Top French cyclist Julian Alaphilippe has told Soudal-Quick Step he will leave them at the end of the season, team boss Patrick Lefevere said Saturday.

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Russia launches new operation to halt advancing Ukrainian troops

Russia launches new operation to halt advancing Ukrainian troops

Moscow on Saturday mounted a "counter-terror operation" in three border regions adjoining Ukraine to halt Kyiv's biggest cross-border offensive in the two-and-a-half-year conflict.

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Gaza civil defence says 93 dead in Israeli strike on school shelter

Gaza civil defence says 93 dead in Israeli strike on school shelter

Gaza's civil defence agency said Saturday an Israeli air strike on a school housing displaced Palestinians killed 93 people, as Israel's military accused militants of using the building as a command centre.

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