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Miami missing Alba for Club World Cup opener

Miami missing Alba for Club World Cup opener

Inter Miami will be without their Spanish international left back Jordi Alba for the opening game of the Club World Cup on Saturday against Egypt's Al Ahly.

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No.1 Scheffler, four-over, says don't count him out at US Open

No.1 Scheffler, four-over, says don't count him out at US Open

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler endured a frustrating second round at the US Open, a harsh mental and physical challenge, but vows he's not out of the title hunt at Oakmont.

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Iran fires back at Israel after onslaught targets nuclear facilities

Iran fires back at Israel after onslaught targets nuclear facilities

Iran fired a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel in a counter-strike Friday, after an unprecedented onslaught hammered the Islamic republic's top military brass and targeted its nuclear facilities and bases.

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Wrongly deported Salvadoran migrant pleads not guilty to smuggling charges

Wrongly deported Salvadoran migrant pleads not guilty to smuggling charges

The Salvadoran migrant at the heart of a row over US President Donald Trump's hardline deportation policies pleaded not guilty on Friday to human smuggling charges.

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Verstappen on top in opening Canadian GP practice after Leclerc crashes

Verstappen on top in opening Canadian GP practice after Leclerc crashes

Defending four-time champion Max Verstappen topped the times for Red Bull ahead of both Williams cars in Friday's crash-hit opening practice at the Canadian Grand Prix.

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Supporters of deported Venezuelans denied visit to Salvadoran jail

Supporters of deported Venezuelans denied visit to Salvadoran jail

Supporters of Venezuelans deported by the United States to El Salvador said Friday they had been refused permission to see the migrants in prison.

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Macron urges renewed nuclear dialogue after Israel's Iran strikes

Macron urges renewed nuclear dialogue after Israel's Iran strikes

France's President Emmanuel Macron on Friday urged the US and Iran to resume nuclear talks following a wave of Israeli strikes against Iran.

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Brilliant Markram takes South Africa to brink of WTC final glory

Brilliant Markram takes South Africa to brink of WTC final glory

Aiden Markram's superb century on Friday left South Africa on the brink of a dramatic victory in the World Test Championship final against Australia after decades of heartbreak in major tournaments.

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Burns fires stunning 65 to grab share of US Open lead

Burns fires stunning 65 to grab share of US Open lead

Sam Burns seized a share of the US Open lead in Friday's second round after firing a five-under par 65 with six birdies at formidable Oakmont.

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Second officer arrested over Kenya custody death

Second officer arrested over Kenya custody death

A second officer has been arrested in connection with the death of a teacher in custody in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, the police watchdog said Friday, a case that has sparked nationwide outrage.

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