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Djokovic joins Wimbledon 100 club as Swiatek eyes first quarters

Djokovic joins Wimbledon 100 club as Swiatek eyes first quarters

Novak Djokovic contests his 100th Wimbledon match on Sunday as he continues his push for a record-equalling eighth title while Iga Swiatek aims to make the quarter-finals for the first time.

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Pope says will appoint new cardinals end September

Pope says will appoint new cardinals end September

Pope Francis said on Sunday he would appoint 21 new cardinals from across the world at the end of September.

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UN warns Sudan faces 'full-scale civil war' as air raid kills 22

UN warns Sudan faces 'full-scale civil war' as air raid kills 22

Conflict-torn Sudan is on the brink of a "full-scale civil war" that could destabilise the entire region, the United Nations warned Sunday, after an air strike on a residential area killed around two dozen civilians.

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'Stronger together': Polish leader visits Ukraine ahead of NATO summit

'Stronger together': Polish leader visits Ukraine ahead of NATO summit

Poland's president emphasised the need for unity with Ukraine on Sunday as he visited the country ahead of a NATO summit where Kyiv is hoping to get a clear signal that it could one day join the alliance.

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After riots, France bans July 14 fireworks sales

After riots, France bans July 14 fireworks sales

France has banned the sale, possession and transport of fireworks during the July 14 national holiday weekend, following riots sparked by the police killing a teenager, the government said Sunday.

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'I'd have signed in blood': Berrettini on Wimbledon red alert

'I'd have signed in blood': Berrettini on Wimbledon red alert

Matteo Berrettini has Carlos Alcaraz in his sights at Wimbledon after admitting he would "have signed in blood" to play at the All England Club when injury was threatening to derail his career.

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K-pop megastars BTS release memoir

K-pop megastars BTS release memoir

K-pop megastars BTS released their hotly anticipated memoir in South Korea on Sunday, marking their 10th anniversary as a group.

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Cincinnati rally for point, St. Louis power on in the West

Cincinnati rally for point, St. Louis power on in the West

Eastern Conference leaders FC Cincinnati had to fight back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw with Charlotte in Major League Soccer on Saturday.

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Mexico, Panama reach Gold Cup semis with hat trick for Diaz

Mexico, Panama reach Gold Cup semis with hat trick for Diaz

Mexico and Panama booked their places in the last four of the CONCACAF Gold Cup with victories on Saturday in their quarter-final ties against Costa Rica and Qatar.

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New Zealand vow to get 'gritty' to avoid World Cup embarrassment

New Zealand vow to get 'gritty' to avoid World Cup embarrassment

Jitka Klimkova says her New Zealand team must get "gritty" if they are to end their 32-year wait for a first Women's World Cup win and avoid embarrassment on home soil.

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