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Mosimane set to succeed Broos as South Africa coach
Duplantis bids for fourth European title as stars align in Birmingham
Duplantis bids for fourth European title as stars align in Birmingham

Serial world record setter Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis leads 10 world champions seeking glory when a high-quality European Athletics Championships get under way in Birmingham on Monday.

August 08, 2026

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Paris orders e-scooter users to wear helmets, reflective gear
Paris orders e-scooter users to wear helmets, reflective gear

Electric scooter riders in Paris must now wear helmets and reflective gear under new rules introduced after a significant rise in injuries involving the two-wheelers, police said on Saturday.

August 08, 2026

Ukraine warns of tough winter as Russia strikes kill 4 in Kyiv region
Ukraine warns of tough winter as Russia strikes kill 4 in Kyiv region

President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Saturday, during a visit to Belgrade, that Ukraine was facing a winter with basically no working thermal power plants as overnight Russian strikes left four dead, including a child, in the Kyiv region.

August 08, 2026

Lionel Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68
Lionel Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68

Jorge Messi, the father and agent of Lionel Messi, has died aged 68, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner's childhood club Newell's Old Boys announced on Saturday.

August 08, 2026

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Defending champion Ferrand-Prevot out of Tour de France Femmes
Defending champion Ferrand-Prevot out of Tour de France Femmes

Defending champion Pauline Ferrand-Prevot has been forced to withdraw from the Tour de France Femmes before Saturday's penultimate stage because of illness.

August 08, 2026

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Atletico will not sell Alvarez, says Simeone
Atletico will not sell Alvarez, says Simeone

Atletico Madrid will not allow forward Julian Alvarez to leave the club during the current transfer window despite interest from Barcelona, coach Diego Simeone said Saturday.

August 08, 2026