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Greece to halt asylum hearings for migrants on boats from Africa
Fears grow that Texas floods death toll could still surge
Fears grow that Texas floods death toll could still surge

Fears grew Wednesday that the confirmed death toll of 109 in the Texas floods could still surge as hopes fade for finding survivors among the many reported still missing five days after the disaster.

July 09, 2025

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Six rescued from cargo ship attacked in Red Sea: EU naval force
Six rescued from cargo ship attacked in Red Sea: EU naval force

Six mariners have been rescued after a deadly attack on a cargo ship that sank off rebel-held Yemen, an EU maritime force said Wednesday, as the search continued for the rest of the crew.

July 09, 2025

Searching for Grandma Alicia after Texas floods
Searching for Grandma Alicia after Texas floods

While digging through deep mud, Javier Torres remembers weekends spent at his grandmother's house, fishing in the Guadalupe River -- the same river that likely buried her under debris.

July 09, 2025

Lyon stave off relegation after successful appeal
Lyon stave off relegation after successful appeal

Seven-time French champions Lyon have kept their Ligue 1 place after winning their appeal against relegation, the French Football Federation (FFF) said on Wednesday.

July 09, 2025

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Christian Horner - a brutal end to a spicy reign at Red Bull
Christian Horner - a brutal end to a spicy reign at Red Bull

Christian Horner twice transformed Red Bull into Formula One's dominant team over his two decades in charge but he was unceremoniously axed on Wednesday after declining fortunes and internal disputes.

July 09, 2025

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Werner unveiled as first new Leipzig coach in Klopp era
Werner unveiled as first new Leipzig coach in Klopp era

Ole Werner was unveiled as RB Leipzig coach on Wednesday, the first coaching appointment made under Red Bull head of football Jurgen Klopp.

July 09, 2025