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Sundar leaves England in a spin as India set 193 to win third Test
'Inexcusable' failures led to Trump assassination attempt: Senate report
'Inexcusable' failures led to Trump assassination attempt: Senate report

A congressional inquiry into the attempt to assassinate US President Donald Trump at a campaign rally a year ago on Sunday lamented "inexcusable" failures in the Secret Service's operations and response, and called for more serious disciplinary action.

July 13, 2025

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Merlier at the double as Van der Poel denied at Tour de France stage nine
Merlier at the double as Van der Poel denied at Tour de France stage nine

Tim Merlier won stage nine of the Tour de France at Chateauroux on Sunday after a heroic long-range escape from Mathieu van der Poel was caught in the final kilometre.

July 13, 2025

Sundar leaves England in a spin as India press for victory in third Test
Sundar leaves England in a spin as India press for victory in third Test

Washington Sundar captured the key wickets of Joe Root and Jamie Smith as India pressed for victory in the third Test against England at Lord's on Sunday.

July 13, 2025

Liverpool honour 'champion' Jota in return to action at Preston
Liverpool honour 'champion' Jota in return to action at Preston

Diogo Jota was hailed "a champion" on Sunday by Liverpool manager Arne Slot as the Reds returned to the field for the first time since the Portuguese's death in a pre-season friendly at Preston.

July 13, 2025

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Thousands attend Pope Leo's first Angelus prayer
Thousands attend Pope Leo's first Angelus prayer

Thousands of people streamed to a small Italian hilltop village not far from Rome on Sunday, to hear Pope Leo deliver his first Angelus prayer from his summer residence at Castel Gandolfo.

July 13, 2025

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Alcaraz faces arch-rival Sinner in blockbuster Wimbledon final
Alcaraz faces arch-rival Sinner in blockbuster Wimbledon final

Carlos Alcaraz will target a third successive Wimbledon title as Jannik Sinner aims to win the All England Club crown for the first time in the latest enthralling chapter of their burgeoning rivalry.

July 13, 2025