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Sinner storms to quick-fire opening win in Cincinnati

Sinner storms to quick-fire opening win in Cincinnati

Jannik Sinner, back on court nearly a month after his Wimbledon triumph, crushed Colombian Daniel Elahi Galan in his opening match at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open on Saturday.

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Thousands protest in Tel Aviv against Israeli govt move to expand Gaza war

Thousands protest in Tel Aviv against Israeli govt move to expand Gaza war

Thousands took to the streets in Tel Aviv on Saturday to call for an end to the war in Gaza, a day after the Israeli government vowed to expand the conflict and capture Gaza City.

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Colombian presidential hopeful in critical condition again: doctors

Colombian presidential hopeful in critical condition again: doctors

A Colombian presidential candidate shot at a campaign event in June has deteriorated to critical condition due to a new cerebral hemorrhage, doctors treating him said Saturday.

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PSG complete signing of French goalkeeper Chevalier

PSG complete signing of French goalkeeper Chevalier

Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday signed French goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier from Lille for a reported 40 million euros ($46.6 million).

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Four astronauts home from space station after splashdown

Four astronauts home from space station after splashdown

An international crew of four astronauts is back home on Earth Saturday after nearly five months aboard the International Space Station, returning safely in a SpaceX capsule.

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US star Chen will not defend Olympic figure skating gold in Italy

US star Chen will not defend Olympic figure skating gold in Italy

Reigning Winter Olympic men's figure skating champion Nathan Chen of the United States says he will not defend his crown at next year's Games in Italy.

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Chad court jails ex-PM, opposition leader for 20 years

Chad court jails ex-PM, opposition leader for 20 years

A court in Chad jailed former prime minister and opposition leader Succes Masra for 20 years Saturday, convicting him of hate speech, xenophobia and having incited a massacre.

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Momentum sagging at UN plastic pollution treaty talks

Momentum sagging at UN plastic pollution treaty talks

Talks on forging a landmark treaty to combat the scourge of plastic pollution were stumbling Saturday, with progress slow and countries wildly at odds on how far the proposed agreement should go.

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Designer says regrets Adidas 'appropriated' Mexican footwear

Designer says regrets Adidas 'appropriated' Mexican footwear

US fashion designer Willy Chavarria said Saturday he regrets that sandals he created together with Adidas "appropriated" a traditional design from the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca.

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UK arrests 365 backing banned pro-Palestine group

UK arrests 365 backing banned pro-Palestine group

Police in London arrested at least 365 people Saturday for supporting Palestine Action, at the latest and largest protest backing the group since the government banned it last month under anti-terror laws.

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