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Israel vows to hit 'enemy' after rocket kills 12 in annexed Golan

Israel vows to hit 'enemy' after rocket kills 12 in annexed Golan

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Sunday vowed to "hit the enemy hard" after rocket fire from Lebanon killed 12 young people in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights and again raised fears that the war in Gaza will spread.

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Two years in 100 days: Extraordinary US election enters the homestretch

Two years in 100 days: Extraordinary US election enters the homestretch

The 100-day sprint to the US election began Sunday, the final act in a campaign transformed by an assassination attempt and the stunning exit of President Joe Biden.

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Bangladesh students vow to resume protests unless leaders freed

Bangladesh students vow to resume protests unless leaders freed

A Bangladeshi student group has vowed to resume protests that sparked a lethal police crackdown and nationwide unrest unless several of their leaders are released from custody on Sunday.

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Ukraine fencing icon Kharlan hopes fighting spirit delivers Olympic gold

Ukraine fencing icon Kharlan hopes fighting spirit delivers Olympic gold

Ukrainian fencing great Olga Kharlan says winning an Olympic gold medal will be an achievement against all the odds after fearing it "was my fate not to go Paris".

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Biles makes Paris Olympics entrance as Peaty eyes swimming landmark

Biles makes Paris Olympics entrance as Peaty eyes swimming landmark

Simone Biles will make her eagerly anticipated first appearance at the Paris Olympics on Sunday while British breaststroke king Adam Peaty aims to emulate Michael Phelps in the swimming pool.

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AI startups swap independence for Big Tech's deep pockets

AI startups swap independence for Big Tech's deep pockets

It's the case of the vanishing startup: some of Silicon Valley's most promising names in the fast-developing generative AI space are being gobbled up by or tied to the hip of US tech giants.

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US Fed could open the door to a September rate cut this week

US Fed could open the door to a September rate cut this week

The US Federal Reserve may signal this week that interest rate cuts are on the way -- although it is widely expected to remain on pause until its next rate decision in September.

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Robert Downey Jr announces shock Marvel return at Comic-Con

Robert Downey Jr announces shock Marvel return at Comic-Con

Oscar-winner Robert Downey Jr. announced his return to the Marvel superhero films during a blockbuster Disney presentation at Comic-Con Saturday, as the company attempts to reinvigorate its all-time record-grossing movie franchise.

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Trump, Harris hone attack lines as US election 100-day mark arrives

Trump, Harris hone attack lines as US election 100-day mark arrives

Donald Trump labeled Vice President Kamala Harris a "crazy liberal," while she vowed to prevail over his "wild lies" as both laid out presidential campaign attack lines Saturday with just 100 days left until election day.

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Messi-less defending champ Miami wins Leagues Cup opener

Messi-less defending champ Miami wins Leagues Cup opener

Defending champion Inter Miami, playing without injured star Lionel Messi, blanked Mexico's Puebla 2-0 at home on Saturday to begin defending their Leagues Cup crown.

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