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'Degraded profession': Serbia teachers rattled by attacks

'Degraded profession': Serbia teachers rattled by attacks

Teacher Snezana Djurickovic was bidding goodbye to students after their school trip when one child's parents mauled her in a ferocious attack that unions say is on the rise in Serbia.

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Pogacar extends Tour de France lead with Pyrenees win

Pogacar extends Tour de France lead with Pyrenees win

Tadej Pogacar extended his overall lead on the Tour de France when he won stage 14 in the Pyrenees on Saturday.

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Kremlin warns Russia could target Europe if US deploys missiles

Kremlin warns Russia could target Europe if US deploys missiles

The Kremlin on Saturday warned that the deployment of US missiles in Germany could make European capitals targets for Russian missiles in a repeat of Cold War-style confrontation.

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Former France boss Blanc takes over at Al-Ittihad

Former France boss Blanc takes over at Al-Ittihad

Former France manager Laurent Blanc has been hired as coach of Al-Ittihad, the Saudi Arabian club announced on Saturday.

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Five things to know about Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova

Five things to know about Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova

Barbora Krejcikova beat Jasmine Paolini in three sets to win the 2024 Wimbledon women's title on Saturday.

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Weak link or vital cog? Divisive Morata leading Spain's Euros final charge

Weak link or vital cog? Divisive Morata leading Spain's Euros final charge

Spain have dazzled on their thrilling run to the Euro 2024 final but just one of their 13 goals in Germany has come from striker and captain Alvaro Morata, who remains a lightning rod for criticism.

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Krejcikova wins Wimbledon for second Grand Slam singles title

Krejcikova wins Wimbledon for second Grand Slam singles title

Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic defeated Italy's Jasmine Paolini to win the Wimbledon women's title on Saturday for her second Grand Slam singles triumph.

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Lazio record goal-scorer Immobile joins Besiktas

Lazio record goal-scorer Immobile joins Besiktas

Lazio record goal-scorer Ciro Immobile has signed a two-year deal with Turkish club Besiktas after eight seasons and more than 200 goals with the Roman club.

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English bookmakers allow heart to rule head for Euro final

English bookmakers allow heart to rule head for Euro final

Spain are "deserved" favourites for Sunday's Euro 2024 final and even if England do pull off a surprise victory English bookmakers are willing to take the financial hit as for one at least it is "only money lent".

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India crush Zimbabwe to wrap up T20 series win

India crush Zimbabwe to wrap up T20 series win

Yashasvi Jaiswal and captain Shubman Gill thrashed Zimbabwe’s bowlers to all parts of the Harare Sports Club on Saturday to secure a 10-wicket in in the fourth T20 international and with it claim the series.

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