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Ruud sets-up French Open final against 'idol' Nadal

Ruud sets-up French Open final against 'idol' Nadal

Casper Ruud became the first Norwegian man to reach a Grand Slam final on Friday when he set-up a French Open title clash with 13-time champion Rafael Nadal, the man he described as his "idol".

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Blundell puts personal ambition aside as New Zealand dominate England

Blundell puts personal ambition aside as New Zealand dominate England

Tom Blundell has insisted thoughts of a coveted place on the Lord's honours board will be at the back of his mind after helping to bat New Zealand into a commanding position against England at the 'Home of Cricket'.

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French Open semi-final halted as protester ties herself to net

French Open semi-final halted as protester ties herself to net

The French Open semi-final between Casper Ruud and Marin Cilic was held up Friday when a protestor ran onto the court and tied herself to the net.

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Spain eyes crackdown on video game 'loot boxes'

Spain eyes crackdown on video game 'loot boxes'

Spain's government will within days present a draft bill to regulate video game "loot boxes" for which users must pay, a minister said Friday, warning of the addiction risks for youngsters.

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GM unit Cruise to deploy driverless taxis in US first

GM unit Cruise to deploy driverless taxis in US first

General Motor's autonomous vehicle unit Cruise says it will deploy driverless taxis in San Francisco in a first for a major US city.

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UEFA apologises to fans over Champions League final chaos

UEFA apologises to fans over Champions League final chaos

UEFA apologised to spectators for the first time on Friday for their "frightening and distressing" experience ahead of the Champions League final, saying no football fan should go through such mayhem.

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Nadal would prefer to 'lose French Open final' and get new foot

Nadal would prefer to 'lose French Open final' and get new foot

Rafael Nadal said he would "prefer to lose Sunday's final" in exchange for a new left foot after making his 14th French Open championship match on Friday.

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More than 700 monkeypox cases globally, 21 in US: CDC

More than 700 monkeypox cases globally, 21 in US: CDC

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Friday it was aware of more than 700 global cases of monkeypox, including 21 in the United States, with investigations now suggesting spread inside the country.

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US players relishing Uruguay test

US players relishing Uruguay test

USA midfielder Brenden Aaronson believes playing Uruguay on Sunday will give Gregg Berhalter's squad the kind of serious test which will boost their preparations ahead of the World Cup, where the USA's first round opponents include England, Iran and either Ukraine or Wales.

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Rare albino Galapagos giant tortoise born in Swiss zoo

Rare albino Galapagos giant tortoise born in Swiss zoo

Visitors to a Swiss zoo caught a glimpse on Friday of a rare albino Galapagos giant tortoise born in May.

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