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France eye Olympic men's football final, Spain face Morocco

France eye Olympic men's football final, Spain face Morocco

Thierry Henry's France have their sights set on a place in the gold medal match in the Olympic men's football as they face Egypt in the semi-finals on Monday, while Spain take on an impressive Morocco.

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Taiwanese boxer in Olympics gender row wins to guarantee medal

Taiwanese boxer in Olympics gender row wins to guarantee medal

The Taiwanese boxer engulfed in a major gender controversy at the Paris Olympics guaranteed herself at least bronze after convincingly winning her quarter-final on Sunday.

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Distraught Marin retires from Olympic badminton semi-final after knee injury

Distraught Marin retires from Olympic badminton semi-final after knee injury

Devastated former Olympic champion Carolina Marin withdrew in tears from her badminton semi-final on Sunday after her right knee buckled in distressing scenes.

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UK govt vows 'consequences' for far-right rioters

UK govt vows 'consequences' for far-right rioters

The UK government warned Sunday that violent disorder would "not be tolerated" after police made dozens of arrests at far-right rallies following clashes between protesters and officers.

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Athletics at the Paris Olympics: Day 4 highlights

Athletics at the Paris Olympics: Day 4 highlights

US track star Noah Lyles will go for glory in the men's 100m at the Stade de France on Sunday.

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Nigerian president calls for end to protests, 'bloodshed'

Nigerian president calls for end to protests, 'bloodshed'

Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu called for the suspension of nationwide protests and an end to "bloodshed" on Sunday after security forces cracked down on rallies over economic hardship.

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Bangladesh protests demand PM resign, army stands 'by the people'

Bangladesh protests demand PM resign, army stands 'by the people'

Thousands of Bangladeshi protesters, many wielding sticks, crowded into a central Dhaka square Sunday for mass protests demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resign following a deadly police crackdown.

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Crawford dethrones Madrimov for WBA super-welterweight title

Crawford dethrones Madrimov for WBA super-welterweight title

Undefeated Terence Crawford made a triumphant super-welterweight debut on Saturday, dethroning previously unbeaten Israil Madrimov to capture a 154-pound world boxing title by unanimous decision.

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Bouzkova upsets Sabalenka, to face Badosa for Washington title

Bouzkova upsets Sabalenka, to face Badosa for Washington title

Two-time reigning Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka struggled after a three-and-a-half hour rain delay and was upset by Marie Bouzkova in Saturday's WTA and ATP Washington Open semi-finals.

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Bouzkova upsets Sabalenka, to face Badova for Washington title

Bouzkova upsets Sabalenka, to face Badova for Washington title

Two-time reigning Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka struggled after a 3 1/2-hour rain delay and was upset by Marie Bouzkova in Saturday's WTA and ATP Washington Open semi-finals.

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