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Djokovic, Alcaraz to meet again in Wimbledon final blockbuster

Djokovic, Alcaraz to meet again in Wimbledon final blockbuster

Novak Djokovic swept past Lorenzo Musetti on Friday to book a second successive Wimbledon final against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and move one win away from a record-setting 25th Grand Slam title.

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Nigeria school collapse kills 21, scores injured

Nigeria school collapse kills 21, scores injured

At least 21 people were killed, mostly students, and scores more injured on Friday when a school in central Nigeria collapsed on pupils taking exams, the Red Cross and witnesses said.

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Benjamin trumps Warholm in Monaco in Olympic broadside

Benjamin trumps Warholm in Monaco in Olympic broadside

American Rai Benjamin fired out an Olympic broadside by trumping Norwegian rival Karsten Warholm at the line to claim victory in the 400m hurdles at the Diamond League meet in Monaco on Friday.

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Mutilated bodies of six women found in Nairobi dumpsite

Mutilated bodies of six women found in Nairobi dumpsite

Kenyan police said they had launched an investigation after the mutilated bodies of six women were found on Friday in piles of garbage at a dumpsite in a Nairobi slum.

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Djokovic, Alcaraz to clash in Wimbledon final

Djokovic, Alcaraz to clash in Wimbledon final

Novak Djokovic swept past Lorenzo Musetti on Friday to book a second successive Wimbledon final against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and move one win away from a record-setting 25th Grand Slam title.

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Baldwin trial paused as lawyers file to dismiss over 'buried' bullets

Baldwin trial paused as lawyers file to dismiss over 'buried' bullets

Alec Baldwin's trial for involuntary manslaughter was paused Friday as his lawyers claimed police "buried" evidence about the fatal shooting on the set of the Western film "Rust," and called for the case's dismissal.

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Sweden's Aberg powers to second round lead at Scottish Open

Sweden's Aberg powers to second round lead at Scottish Open

Swedish rising star Ludvig Aberg powered to the top of the Scottish Open leaderboard after the second round on Friday.

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Olympic opening rehearsal on fast-flowing Seine set for July 16

Olympic opening rehearsal on fast-flowing Seine set for July 16

The postponed rehearsal for the innovative Olympics opening ceremony on the River Seine has been rescheduled for July 16, France's Ministry of Sport and the Olympic Games said on Friday

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Southwest Airlines unveils electric air taxi venture

Southwest Airlines unveils electric air taxi venture

US carrier Southwest Airlines plans to jointly develop a fleet of electric air taxis to serve the California market with transportation startup Archer Aviation, the companies announced Friday.

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West Indies captain Brathwaite buoyed by Australia recovery after England rout

West Indies captain Brathwaite buoyed by Australia recovery after England rout

West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite said his side's experience in Australia earlier this year meant they could yet recover against England despite a crushing innings and 114-run defeat in the first Test at Lord's on Friday.

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