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Swim star Campbell fails to make fifth Olympics, pop star Simpson misses out

Swim star Campbell fails to make fifth Olympics, pop star Simpson misses out

Shayna Jack and Meg Harris booked Australia's two spots in the Olympic 50m freestyle Saturday, with Tokyo gold medallist Emma McKeon and a tearful fellow veteran Cate Campbell missing out.

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Ukraine summit opens in Switzerland, seeking path to peace

Ukraine summit opens in Switzerland, seeking path to peace

World leaders were joining Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Switzerland on Saturday for a summit on peace in his country, but with Russia staying away it is seen as the first step in a long process.

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Burgenstock: Ukraine summit venue used to hosting glitterati

Burgenstock: Ukraine summit venue used to hosting glitterati

The uber-plush Burgenstock resort perched high above Switzerland's Lake Lucerne -- the dramatic setting for this weekend's summit on peace in Ukraine -- is well-accustomed to hosting world leaders and movie icons.

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Gaza bombed as fallout brings surging tensions to Lebanon, Yemen

Gaza bombed as fallout brings surging tensions to Lebanon, Yemen

Israel bombed and shelled Gaza on Saturday, witnesses and first responders said, with fallout from the war bringing a resurgence of tensions to the Lebanon border and Yemen.

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UK's Princess of Wales makes first public appearance since cancer diagnosis

UK's Princess of Wales makes first public appearance since cancer diagnosis

Catherine, Princess of Wales, on Saturday made a tentative return to public life for the first time since being diagnosed with cancer, attending a military parade in central London to mark Britain's King Charles III's official birthday.

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Ukraine summit to open in Switzerland, seeking path to peace

Ukraine summit to open in Switzerland, seeking path to peace

World leaders were set to join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday for a summit on peace in his country. But without Russia in attendance, it is being seen as merely a first step in a long process.

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Cycling star Cavendish knighted in King's birthday honours

Cycling star Cavendish knighted in King's birthday honours

Veteran British cyclist Mark Cavendish has been given a knighthood in King Charles's birthday honours.

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Montenegro and Millwall goalkeeper Sarkic dies aged 26

Montenegro and Millwall goalkeeper Sarkic dies aged 26

Montenegro and Millwall goalkeeper Matija Sarkic has died at the age of 26, his club and national football association announced on Saturday.

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UK Princess of Wales makes first public appearance since cancer diagnosis

UK Princess of Wales makes first public appearance since cancer diagnosis

Catherine, Britain's Princess of Wales, on Saturday makes a tentative return to public life for the first time since being diagnosed with cancer, attending the Trooping the Colour military parade in central London.

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'Heads must roll': Pakistan ex-stars, media slam T20 World Cup exit

'Heads must roll': Pakistan ex-stars, media slam T20 World Cup exit

Pakistan's ex-stars and media blamed team discord and biased selection for the Asian cricket powerhouse's humiliating first-round exit from the Twenty20 World Cup.

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