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One of Britain's most famous trees 'deliberately felled'

One of Britain's most famous trees 'deliberately felled'

A 16-year-old boy was arrested on Thursday after one of Britain's most photographed trees was found felled next to the Hadrian's Wall UNESCO World Heritage site in northeast England, prompting outrage and grief.

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Russian skater Valieva's doping case adjourned until November

Russian skater Valieva's doping case adjourned until November

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva's doping case has been adjourned by the Court of Arbitration for Sport until November after "further documentation" was requested, CAS said in a statement on Thursday.

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'Reassuring news' on Dupont, says France team doctor

'Reassuring news' on Dupont, says France team doctor

The news on the recuperation of France captain Antoine Dupont is "reassuring", according to team doctor Bruno Boussagol, who said he hoped for a "quick return" to World Cup action for the talismanic scrum-half.

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Frenchman charged with cybercrimes pleads guilty in US court

Frenchman charged with cybercrimes pleads guilty in US court

A 22-year-old Frenchman who was extradited to the United States from Morocco and charged with cybercrimes has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and identity theft, officials said.

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McIlroy hopes to 'live up' to Molinari in Fleetwood partnership

McIlroy hopes to 'live up' to Molinari in Fleetwood partnership

Rory McIlroy said on Thursday he hopes to "live up" to Francesco Molinari's incredible 2018 partnership with Tommy Fleetwood when he plays with the Englishman in the opening session of the Ryder Cup.

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Three killed in twin Dutch shootings

Three killed in twin Dutch shootings

A gunman dressed in combat gear and wearing a bulletproof vest went on a shooting rampage at a house and a hospital in Rotterdam Thursday, killing a 14-year-old girl, her mother and a teacher.

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Napoli says no offence meant with Osimhen video

Napoli says no offence meant with Osimhen video

Napoli said Thursday they never meant to offend Victor Osimhen after the striker's agent threatened legal action over a video the club posted online mocking him for missing a penalty.

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US government readies for imminent shutdown

US government readies for imminent shutdown

The US government has begun to inform workers of an impending shutdown that could see millions of federal employees and military personnel sent home or working without pay, unless Congress reaches a last-ditch deal.

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Stakes could not be higher for Irish in Scotland clash, says Easterby

Stakes could not be higher for Irish in Scotland clash, says Easterby

Ireland may be tantalisingly close to a Rugby World Cup quarter-final spot but their final Pool B game with Scotland is effectively a knockout match, defence coach Simon Easterby said on Thursday.

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Two killed in Rotterdam twin shootings

Two killed in Rotterdam twin shootings

Two people have been killed and a teenager is fighting for her life after a 32-year-old gunman opened fire at a house and a hospital in Rotterdam on Thursday.

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