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Swiatek downs Sabalenka to reach US Open final

Swiatek downs Sabalenka to reach US Open final

World number one Iga Swiatek defeated Aryna Sabalenka in three sets to set up a US Open final showdown with Ons Jabeur on Thursday.

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Toronto honors Queen Elizabeth as Netflix refugee drama opens film festival

Toronto honors Queen Elizabeth as Netflix refugee drama opens film festival

The Toronto film festival began in somber mood Thursday as theaters dimmed their lights for the passing of Queen Elizabeth II before a Netflix drama about Syrian refugees launched North America's largest movie gathering.

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The British royal family: who's who?

The British royal family: who's who?

With Charles now king, who's who among the rest of the senior members of the British royal family?

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Allen shines as Bills rip Rams in NFL season opener

Allen shines as Bills rip Rams in NFL season opener

Josh Allen threw for three touchdowns and ran for another to spark the Buffalo Bills over the defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams 31-10 in Thursday's NFL season opener.

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'Black spider' letters, Diana divorce: Charles's biggest scandals

'Black spider' letters, Diana divorce: Charles's biggest scandals

Charles has been a controversial royal over the years, from his affair while married to Princess Diana, and alleged persistent political interference, to occasional gaffes and scandals involving aides.

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Australia's Gilmore wins record eighth surfing world title

Australia's Gilmore wins record eighth surfing world title

Stephanie Gilmore said it was "freaking cool" Friday after the Australian won an eighth world title to become the most successful woman surfer in history.

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Long-reigning British and Thai monarchs shared a bond

Long-reigning British and Thai monarchs shared a bond

Their ancestors were "royal friends by correspondence" but Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Thailand's King Bhumibol developed a face-to-face bond during their lifetimes.

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Suits and signet rings: Charles's fashion through the ages

Suits and signet rings: Charles's fashion through the ages

Whether a bespoke three-piece suit or the waxed jacket of the upper-class rural set, Charles's characteristic style has rarely strayed from the predictable during his decades in the public eye.

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'End of an era': Americans mourn Queen Elizabeth's death

'End of an era': Americans mourn Queen Elizabeth's death

The news Thursday of Queen Elizabeth II's death at the age of 96 reverberated across the pond, with US flags lowered to half-staff in response, the Empire State Building illuminated in royal colors, and many Americans reflecting on her legacy.

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William and Kate modernise royal family life

William and Kate modernise royal family life

William and Kate have brought a more relaxed and personal approach to royal duties and are raising their children in relatively hands-on fashion, presenting a more modern vision of the monarchy for a new age.

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