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Sabalenka downs Swiatek as Boisson eyes 'dream' French Open final

Sabalenka downs Swiatek as Boisson eyes 'dream' French Open final

Aryna Sabalenka ended Iga Swiatek's French Open reign with a devastating third-set performance on Thursday to tee up a Roland Garros final against either Coco Gauff or France's surprise hero Lois Boisson.

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Colombian cycling star 'Lucho' Herrera questioned over murder conspiracy

Colombian cycling star 'Lucho' Herrera questioned over murder conspiracy

Former top cyclist Luis "Lucho" Herrera appeared before Colombian prosecutors Thursday, to address claims he was involved in the murder of four farmers decades ago.

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Stocks rise as Trump, Xi speak amid trade tensions

Stocks rise as Trump, Xi speak amid trade tensions

Wall Street stocks bounced higher Thursday after US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke amid their trade war, while the euro got a boost from the European Central Bank signalling an end to its rate-cut cycle.

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Como block Inter move for Fabregas

Como block Inter move for Fabregas

Inter Milan's bid to bring in Cesc Fabregas as a replacement for Simone Inzaghi stalled on Thursday when Como refused them permission to talk with their coach.

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Sabalenka dethrones Swiatek to reach first French Open final

Sabalenka dethrones Swiatek to reach first French Open final

Aryna Sabalenka ended Iga Swiatek's bid for a fourth straight French Open title as the world number one powered her way to a maiden Roland Garros final on Thursday.

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Trump, Xi hold long-awaited phone call on trade war

Trump, Xi hold long-awaited phone call on trade war

US President Donald Trump held a long-awaited phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping Thursday as the leaders of the world's two biggest economies tried to avoid an all-out trade war.

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Cannes red carpet gets second life as handbags, hats or slippers

Cannes red carpet gets second life as handbags, hats or slippers

After being walked for two weeks by stars from Tom Cruise to Rihanna, the legendary red carpets of the Cannes film festival are set for a second life thanks to an upcycling charity and some environmentally conscious designers.

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Jury prepares to consider Harvey Weinstein verdict

Jury prepares to consider Harvey Weinstein verdict

Jurors prepared to consider a verdict in Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein's rape and sexual assault retrial Thursday after hearing from three women who allege the cinema power broker preyed on them.

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What is genocide and is it happening in Gaza?

What is genocide and is it happening in Gaza?

Rights groups, lawyers and some governments are describing the Gaza war as "genocide" and calling for a ceasefire but Israel, created in the aftermath of the Nazi Holocaust of Jews, vehemently rejects the explosive term.

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England hope to have Archer back against India after lengthy lay-off

England hope to have Archer back against India after lengthy lay-off

England fast bowler Jofra Archer could make his long-awaited Test return as soon as next month's second match against India, selector Luke Wright said on Thursday.

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