Turkey take on Dutch in politically charged Euros quarter-final, England face Swiss
Turkey face the Netherlands in a Euro 2024 quarter-final on Saturday whose lead-up has been dominated by a diplomatic row between the Turks and Germany.
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Calling for better ties with West, Iran reformist wins presidency
Iran's reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian, who advocates improved ties with the West, on Saturday won a runoff presidential election against ultraconservative Saeed Jalili, the interior ministry said.
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Cybercrime groups restructuring after major takedowns: experts
Cybercrime gangs are looking to rebuild with new tactics after global police operations this year made a huge dent in their activities, experts have told AFP.
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Activists hail Sierra Leone child marriage ban, urge action on FGM
Sierra Leone this week adopted a landmark law banning child marriage -- a move heralded by rights groups and foreign partners but leaving some activists demanding more action to end pervasive female genital mutilation (FGM) in the country.
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Marsch relishing Canada's semi clash with Argentina
Canada coach Jesse Marsch said his team were relishing the chance to face world champions Argentina in the Copa America semi-finals after Friday's shock win over Venezuela.
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Canada stun Venezuela on penalties to reach Copa semis
Canada reached the semi-finals of the Copa America on Friday after beating Venezuela 4-3 on penalties after the 90-minute game finished 1-1.
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Iran reformist Pezeshkian wins presidential election
Iran's reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday won a runoff presidential election against ultraconservative Saeed Jalili, interior ministry said.
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Iran reformist Pezeshkian holds early lead in runoff vote
Iran's reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian held an early lead Saturday in a runoff presidential election against ultraconservative Saeed Jalili, according to early results released by the interior ministry.
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Stubborn Biden dismisses calls to quit in key TV interview
Joe Biden fended off questions about his mental fitness and electability on Friday in a TV interview meant to draw a line under a disastrous debate performance that triggered calls for him to quit his re-election bid.
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Swiatek faces 'gangster' threat, Djokovic feels need for Wimbledon speed
Iga Swiatek has seen off all-comers during an impressive 21-match winning run but on Saturday she faces a Wimbledon opponent in Yulia Putintseva who has a reputation for dabbling in the dark arts.
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