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Banned Vondrousova appeals doping suspension to CAS
Banned Vondrousova appeals doping suspension to CAS

Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has appealed against her four-year doping suspension to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, the international body said on Monday.

August 24, 2026

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Carse dropped from England squad after nightclub incident
Carse dropped from England squad after nightclub incident

Brydon Carse has been withdrawn from the second Test against Pakistan, while an incident outside a nightclub is investigated by the Cricket Regulator, in the latest off-field setback for England.

August 24, 2026

France readies high school phone ban for next month
France readies high school phone ban for next month

The French government said Monday it would press ahead with a ban on mobile phones in high schools from next month, but trade unions warned that the measure might be hard to implement quickly.

August 24, 2026

Empire State Building climbers kiss outside court after viral proposal
Empire State Building climbers kiss outside court after viral proposal

A couple who climbed to the top of the Empire State Building and got engaged appeared in a New York court Monday, before giving each other a lingering kiss in full view of the world's media.

August 24, 2026

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WeGolden Receives Best Gold Trading Platform Asia 2026 Recognition from TrustFinance Awards
WeGolden Receives Best Gold Trading Platform Asia 2026 Recognition from TrustFinance Awards

WeGolden has received the Best Gold Trading Platform Asia 2026 recognition from the TrustFinance Performance Awards, highlighting its gold-focused trading environment, platform capabilities, and accessibility across supported Asian markets.

August 24, 2026

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Trump claims Iran 'collapsing' as US threatens 'economic D-Day'
Trump claims Iran 'collapsing' as US threatens 'economic D-Day'

US President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran was "collapsing" as Washington prepared to announce the details of a new economic pressure campaign that Tehran has derided as an admission of defeat.

August 24, 2026