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UN debates future withdrawal of Lebanon peacekeeping force
Sinner vows to play US Open after Cincy retirement
Sinner vows to play US Open after Cincy retirement

Jannik Sinner insisted on Monday he would be ready to defend his US Open crown after illness forced him to retire from his Cincinnati Open final clash with Carlos Alcaraz.

August 18, 2025

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'Ketamine Queen' dealer to plead guilty over Matthew Perry death
'Ketamine Queen' dealer to plead guilty over Matthew Perry death

A dealer dubbed the "Ketamine Queen" has agreed to plead guilty to supplying the drugs that killed "Friends" actor Matthew Perry, the US Department of Justice said Monday.

August 18, 2025

Leeds beat Everton for perfect start to Premier League return
Leeds beat Everton for perfect start to Premier League return

Lukas Nmecha's controversial late penalty gave Leeds lift-off on their return to the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Everton at a jubilant Elland Road on Monday.

August 18, 2025

'Ketamine Queen' to plead guilty over drugs that killed Matthew Perry
'Ketamine Queen' to plead guilty over drugs that killed Matthew Perry

A dealer dubbed the "Ketamine Queen" has agreed to plead guilty to supplying the drugs that killed "Friends" actor Matthew Perry, the US Department of Justice said Monday.

August 18, 2025

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Doak joins Bournemouth as Liverpool exodus grows
Doak joins Bournemouth as Liverpool exodus grows

Scotland international winger Ben Doak has joined Bournemouth in a deal worth up to £25 million ($34 million), taking Liverpool's tally from player sales beyond £200 million during this transfer window.

August 18, 2025

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Israeli controls choke Gaza relief at Egypt border, say aid workers
Israeli controls choke Gaza relief at Egypt border, say aid workers

At the Rafah crossing into the Gaza Strip, hundreds of aid trucks sat unmoving in the Egyptian desert, stuck for days with only a handful allowed through by Israel to relieve the humanitarian disaster across the border.

August 18, 2025