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Spain have 'blind faith' despite 'genius' Mbappe, says de la Fuente

Spain have 'blind faith' despite 'genius' Mbappe, says de la Fuente

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has "blind faith" in his side despite taking on France and their "one of a kind" Kylian Mbappe in Tuesday's Euro 2024 semi-final.

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US regulator orders Boeing inspections over oxygen mask issue

US regulator orders Boeing inspections over oxygen mask issue

US aviation regulators said Monday that thousands of Boeing 737 airplanes would need to be inspected, amid concerns that passenger oxygen masks could fail in emergencies.

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Russia jails playwright and director for 'justifying terrorism'

Russia jails playwright and director for 'justifying terrorism'

A Russian military court on Monday sentenced a playwright and a theatre director to six years in prison on charges of "justifying terrorism" in a play about women marrying jihadists in Syria.

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De Minaur wants to be 'honorary Brit' in Wimbledon title push

De Minaur wants to be 'honorary Brit' in Wimbledon title push

Australia's Alex de Minaur reached his first Wimbledon quarter-final on Monday and said he would be happy to take on the mantle of "honorary Brit" to help inspire him to a maiden Grand Slam title.

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Djokovic targets Wimbledon quarters, Zverev crumbles

Djokovic targets Wimbledon quarters, Zverev crumbles

Novak Djokovic faces a stiff challenge in his quest for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam on Monday after Taylor Fritz powered back from two sets down to end Alexander Zverev's Wimbledon campaign.

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French decathlete Mayer battles to be fit for Paris Olympics

French decathlete Mayer battles to be fit for Paris Olympics

France's world decathlon record holder Kevin Mayer faces a race against time to be fit for his home Paris Olympics after picking up a serious leg injury.

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Fritz roars back to end Zverev's Wimbledon hopes

Fritz roars back to end Zverev's Wimbledon hopes

Taylor Fritz mounted a stirring comeback from two sets down to dump fourth seed Alexander Zverev out of Wimbledon on Monday, winning their fourth-round match 4-6, 6-7 (4/7), 6-4, 7-6 (7/3), 6-3.

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Gambia MPs back report upholding genital mutilation ban

Gambia MPs back report upholding genital mutilation ban

Gambian lawmakers on Monday approved a committee report supporting a 2015 ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), as a bill seeking to overturn the law heads for a final vote this month.

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Appeal confirms acquittal of six police in Swiss 'George Floyd' case

Appeal confirms acquittal of six police in Swiss 'George Floyd' case

A Swiss appeals court confirmed Monday the acquittal of six police officers charged over the death of a Nigerian man following a heavy-handed arrest, in a case that drew comparisons to George Floyd.

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737 MAX: Key dates in US criminal case against Boeing

737 MAX: Key dates in US criminal case against Boeing

Here are key dates in the US Department of Justice's ongoing criminal case against Boeing over its 737 MAX airplane, following deadly crashes in 2018 and 2019.

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