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Zverev holds off Sonego to reach Halle quarter-finals

Zverev holds off Sonego to reach Halle quarter-finals

World number three Alexander Zverev rallied from a set down to see off Italy's Lorenzo Sonego and advance to the quarter-finals on grass in Halle on Thursday.

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'So sad': Israelis shocked by Iran strike on hospital

'So sad': Israelis shocked by Iran strike on hospital

The damage was hard to comprehend for many at Israel's Soroka Hospital as staff took stock of the wreckage after a strike by an Iranian ballistic missile on Thursday left part of the facility in ruins.

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Palmeiras ease past Al Ahly in Club World Cup

Palmeiras ease past Al Ahly in Club World Cup

Palmeiras drew first blood in Club World Cup Group A with a 2-0 victory over Al Ahly on Thursday in New Jersey.

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Alcaraz survives scare to reach Queen's quarter-finals

Alcaraz survives scare to reach Queen's quarter-finals

Carlos Alcaraz avoided a huge upset against fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar to move into the Queen's Club quarter-finals with a 6-4, 6-7 (7/9), 7-5 victory on Thursday.

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Stokes adamant Archer 'desperate' for England return

Stokes adamant Archer 'desperate' for England return

England captain Ben Stokes says Jofra Archer is "absolutely desperate" to be involved in the upcoming home series against India and so revive a Test career that has been stalled for more than four years.

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Palmeiras v Al Ahly Club World Cup clash suspended for weather

Palmeiras v Al Ahly Club World Cup clash suspended for weather

The Club World Cup clash between Palmeiras and Al Ahly in Group A was suspended Thursday because of a weather warning.

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French Open winner Gauff falls at first hurdle on Berlin grass

French Open winner Gauff falls at first hurdle on Berlin grass

Twelve days after winning her second Grand Slam title at the French Open, Coco Gauff fell at the first hurdle on grass in Berlin on Thursday as beaten Paris finalist Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the quarter-finals.

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Cleanup begins as Hurricane Erick moves on from Mexican coast

Cleanup begins as Hurricane Erick moves on from Mexican coast

Southern Mexico started a major cleanup Thursday in the aftermath of Hurricane Erick, which slammed into its Pacific coast as a powerful Category 3 storm, then weakened as it headed inland.

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Restoration rejuvenates iconic Gaudi house in Barcelona

Restoration rejuvenates iconic Gaudi house in Barcelona

Barcelona's UNESCO-listed Casa Batllo, a modernist architectural masterpiece by Sagrada Familia designer Antoni Gaudi, unveiled a multimillion-euro restoration Thursday that brings its rear facade and courtyard back to life.

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France softens restrictions for Telegram founder Durov

France softens restrictions for Telegram founder Durov

Telegram founder Pavel Durov's judicial control has been relaxed, with the Russian-born entrepreneur now allowed to live in Dubai for a maximum of two weeks at a time.

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