Miller-Uibo of Bahamas wins women's world 400m title
Two-time Olympic champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo of the Bahamas finally bagged world gold in the women’s 400m in Eugene on Friday.
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US legend Allyson Felix defers retirement for world 4x400m relay
US track legend Allyson Felix has deferred her retirement to run heats for the women's 4x400m relay at the World Athletics Championships, it was confirmed Friday.
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Amazon forges 'Lord of the Rings' prequel hype at Comic-Con
Nomadic hobbits, bearded female dwarves and enslaved elves -- Amazon finally lifted the lid on its highly anticipated "Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" TV series at Comic-Con on Friday.
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In Ukraine's Siversk, a grave dug on a sidewalk
Oleksy's grave was dug hastily on the sidewalk near one of the few buildings still standing in Siversk, a small town in eastern Ukraine near the frontline of the war with Russia.
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Macron embarks on first Africa trip of new term
President Emmanuel Macron on Monday begins a three-nation tour of western African states in the first trip to Africa of his new term as he seeks to reboot France's post-colonial relationship with the continent.
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'Lunatic' politicians can't stop cricket-mad Sri Lanka grandfather
Cricket-obsessed Percy Abeysekera has been a constant presence at Sri Lanka matches since their first Test against England in 1982 -- and even the country's worst economic crisis cannot keep him away.
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Piercy surges to three-stroke lead at PGA 3M Open
Scott Piercy opened with four consecutive birdies on his way to a seven-under par 64, seizing a three-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the US PGA Tour's 3M Open.
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India beat West Indies by 3 runs in first ODI
India just managed to hold off the challenge of an inspired West Indies team with the under-strength visitors coming away with a three-run victory in the first One-Day International of a three-match series at Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad on Friday.
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Wrestling boss Vince McMahon retires from WWE amid hush money probe
Vince McMahon, the promoter who built a pro wrestling show into a global entertainment empire, Friday announced he was retiring as head of World Wrestling Entertainment -- under a cloud of serious sexual misconduct allegations.
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US releases $270 mn in military aid to Ukraine including rocket systems
The United States on Friday signed off on another $270 million in military aid to Ukraine including four new Himars precision rocket systems.
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