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Watch VideoLiverpool and Man City face Real Madrid in Champions League, PSG get tough draw

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Excitement builds as Liverpool and Manchester City prepare to clash with Real Madrid in this season's Champions League.

Botswana declares public health emergency as medicines run out

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President Duma Boko said that the country's medical supply chain had failed and announced over $18 million in emergency funding to restock clinics and hospitals. ...

Venus Williams bows out of US Open as streamlined Alcaraz sails through

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The second full day of action in New York saw all eyes turn to the Arthur Ashe Stadium's night session, where the 45-year-old Williams lost in three sets to 11th ...

Late Epstein accuser Giuffre's memoir to be published in October

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Virginia Giuffre, who accused disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein and Britain's Prince Andrew of sexual abuse, will be released in October

Zelensky says ready for bilateral meeting with Putin to end war

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Zelensky has come under increasing pressure to cede territory to end the grinding war, as Russia makes a series of advances.

Zelensky says Russia must end war, after Trump pressures Ukraine

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Since the Oval Office row with Zelensky in February, Trump has grown more critical of Putin and shown some signs of frustration as Russia repeatedly stalled on peace ...

'More than 40 missing' in Nigeria boat accident

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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said in a statement that the boat, which was carrying more than 50 passengers to a market, capsized on Sunday morning. ...

Firefighter killed battling Spain blazes, bringing death toll to four: authorities

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As Spain enters its third week of heatwave alerts, firefighters continue to battle blazes in the northwest and west of the country, with army units deployed to help ...

Hurricane Erin restrengthens as it lashes Caribbean with rain

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Hurricane Erin restrengthened into a Category 4 storm late Sunday, with forecasters warning it is expected to intensify and grow in size in the coming days as it ...

Flash floods in Pakistan claim over 300 lives amid heavy monsoon rains

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Flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains have devastated northern Pakistan, claiming at least 321 lives in just 48 hours.

Heavy rain kills at least 50 in Pakistan

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Pakistan is one of the world's most vulnerable countries to the effects of climate change, and its residents are facing extreme weather events with increasing frequency. ...

Two dead, 10 hospitalized in Pennsylvania steel plant explosions

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Two workers died and 10 were wounded Monday after blasts at a US Steel plant in the state of Pennsylvania, officials said.

Trump signs order to extend China tariff truce by 90 days

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Trump said he hoped China will "quickly quadruple its soybean orders," adding this would be a way to balance trade with the United States.

Australia to recognise Palestinian state at UN General Assembly

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Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the country's intention to recognise a Palestinian state at the upcoming UN General Assembly

New-look Liverpool humbled by Crystal Palace in Community Shield

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Crystal Palace made history by winning the Community Shield for the first time, overcoming Liverpool in a dramatic penalty shootout after a thrilling 2-2 draw at ...

Rodri will not make Manchester City return until September

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Will Manchester City manage without Rodri? The midfielder's fitness struggles continue, with Pep Guardiola revealing he won't return until after September's international ...

Benjamin Sesko becomes Manchester United’s newest attacking weapon

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Manchester United have made a significant move by signing Slovenian international Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig for a reported £74 million. This marks the third ...

Arne Slot's new-look Liverpool under the spotlight in Community Shield

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Liverpool's Arne Slot prepares for a thrilling Community Shield clash against Crystal Palace, aiming to secure silverware in his first match of the season after ...

Watch VideoHarry Kane scores as Bayern Munich thump Tottenham Hotspur in pre-season friendly

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Harry Kane scored his first goal against Tottenham as Bayern Munich defeated them 4-0 in a pre-season friendly, with additional goals from Kingsley Coman, Lennart ...

Swiss 'Mountain Tinder' sparks high-altitude attraction

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Cathy and Patrick relish describing how they found each other: through a message left on a Swiss mountaintop. "It was just a beautiful way to meet. "

Pawsport panic: All Black hopeful nearly benched after dog chewed up his passport

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Imagine being called up to play for one of the best rugby franchises in the world and then your dog chews up your passport!

Higher US tariffs take effect on dozens of economies

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The latest tariff wave of "reciprocal" duties, aimed at addressing trade practices Washington deems unfair, broadens the measures Trump has imposed since returning ...

South Africa eyes new markets after US tariffs: President

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President Ramaphosa said the first priority is to protect SA's export industries.

'Obama got one, so should I' | Trump demands Nobel Peace Prize

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Donald Trump’s renewed push for a Nobel Peace Prize has sparked eye-rolls and sarcasm, as his press secretary claims he’s brokered an average of one peace deal or ...

Mass abduction in Nigeria as armed 'bandits' kidnap over 50 people

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More than 50 individuals were kidnapped in a shocking mass abduction in northwest Nigeria, revealing the alarming rise of armed gangs that terrorise rural communities. ...