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Alcaraz, Sinner will resume rivalry in Wimbledon final
Trump in Texas to survey flood damage as scrutiny of response mounts
Trump in Texas to survey flood damage as scrutiny of response mounts

US President Donald Trump arrived Friday in Texas as questions swirled over the authorities' response to devastating flash floods that have left at least 120 people dead, including dozens of children.

July 11, 2025

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Sinner mauls Djokovic to reach first Wimbledon final
Sinner mauls Djokovic to reach first Wimbledon final

Jannik Sinner crushed Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon semi-finals to set up the latest instalment of his gripping rivalry with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday's final.

July 11, 2025

Australia's Aboriginals win bid for UNESCO listing of ancient site
Australia's Aboriginals win bid for UNESCO listing of ancient site

A delegation of Australia's Aboriginal people that travelled to Paris to campaign for UN backing to protect a heritage site they say is threatened by harmful mining were "overjoyed" Friday as the ancient site was recognised on the coveted list.

July 11, 2025

Archer strikes on Test return before India's Gill falls cheaply
Archer strikes on Test return before India's Gill falls cheaply

England fast bowler Jofra Archer struck an early blow as he made a thrilling return to Test cricket at Lord's on Friday before in-form India captain Shubman Gill fell cheaply.

July 11, 2025

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France probes X over claims algorithm enabled 'foreign interference'
France probes X over claims algorithm enabled 'foreign interference'

French police are investigating claims that social media network X, formerly known as Twitter, skewed its algorithm to allow "foreign interference", the Paris prosecutor said Friday.

July 11, 2025

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Crystal Palace demoted to UEFA Conference League for multi-club breach
Crystal Palace demoted to UEFA Conference League for multi-club breach

Crystal Palace have been demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League by UEFA for a breach of multi-club ownership rules, European football's governing body confirmed on Friday.

July 11, 2025