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Ukraine port ship reaches Istanbul despite Russian blockade

Ukraine port ship reaches Istanbul despite Russian blockade

A civilian cargo ship sailing from Ukraine reached Istanbul on Thursday in defiance of a Moscow blockade that sent tensions soaring after Russia open fired on a Turkish-owned ship.

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Volland signs with Union Berlin from Monaco

Volland signs with Union Berlin from Monaco

Union Berlin have signed Germany international Kevin Volland from Ligue 1 side Monaco, the Bundesliga club announced on Thursday.

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Strong quake rattles Colombian capital

Strong quake rattles Colombian capital

A strong earthquake shook the Colombian capital Bogota on Thursday, setting off sirens and sparking brief panic on the streets but apparently without causing injuries or material damage.

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Zverev beats Medvedev to stretch Cincinnati win streak

Zverev beats Medvedev to stretch Cincinnati win streak

Alexander Zverev won a battle of former ATP/WTA Cincinnati Open champions against Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 on Thursday to maintain his win streak at the event.

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Britney Spears' husband files for divorce: court papers

Britney Spears' husband files for divorce: court papers

Britney Spears is headed for another marital split after her husband of just 14 months, Sam Asghari, filed for divorce, in the latest personal crisis for the troubled pop star.

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Farrell's World Cup in the balance amid overturned red card row

Farrell's World Cup in the balance amid overturned red card row

England captain Owen Farrell's involvement in the upcoming World Cup was thrown into fresh doubt Thursday when World Rugby announced it would be appealing against the decision to overturn his red card in a warm-up match against Wales.

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US Open to stick with night time double bill despite concerns

US Open to stick with night time double bill despite concerns

The US Open will stick with its policy of placing two night matches on the main Arthur Ashe court despite concerns from players about finishes in the early hours.

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Hurricane heads towards Mexico's Baja California

Hurricane heads towards Mexico's Baja California

Storm Hilary strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific on Thursday and was expected to further intensify before hitting Mexico's Baja California peninsula over the weekend, forecasters said.

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Ireland back-row Prendergast to make first Test start against England

Ireland back-row Prendergast to make first Test start against England

Ireland's Cian Prendergast will make his first Test start after being named at No 8 in the side to play England in a World Cup warm-up match in Dublin on Saturday.

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Ukraine port ship reaches Turkey despite Russian blockade

Ukraine port ship reaches Turkey despite Russian blockade

A civilian cargo vessel sailing from Ukraine reached Turkish waters on Thursday in defiance of a Moscow blockade that saw another ship come under attack from Russian military personnel.

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