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Neymar returns to Santos with questions hanging over his future

Neymar returns to Santos with questions hanging over his future

Neymar returns to his home club Santos Friday with only a few months left in his contract and questions over his future after indicating he would no longer play for Brazil following the country's World Cup disappointment.

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France blocks access to Polymarket

France blocks access to Polymarket

France said Friday it was blocking access to the online prediction market Polymarket, as punters continued to make bets despite a ban already in place.

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Wildfire smoke engulfs millions in US ahead of World Cup final

Wildfire smoke engulfs millions in US ahead of World Cup final

Dense wildfire smoke billowing down from Canada set off unhealthy air quality alerts across the United States again Friday, fomenting concern over the weekend's World Cup final outside New York.

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Warholm eyes win in London stadium that kickstarted his career

Warholm eyes win in London stadium that kickstarted his career

Karsten Warholm on Saturday returns to the London Stadium where he won his first 400 metres hurdles world title in 2017, sparking riotous celebrations he has vowed not to repeat.

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Russia fines anti-war politician as he suffers medical episode

Russia fines anti-war politician as he suffers medical episode

A Russian court fined anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin $13 on Friday for displaying "extremist symbols", delivering the verdict moments after paramedics performed a cardiogram on him in court for extreme high blood pressure.

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Herbert takes British Open lead, equals major history with 62 alongside Burns

Herbert takes British Open lead, equals major history with 62 alongside Burns

Lucas Herbert stormed into the lead at the British Open on Friday after the Australian and American Sam Burns equalled the record for the lowest round in major golf history on Friday with eight-under par 62s.

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J.K. Rowling blasts Amnesty 'anti-rights' label on women's centre

J.K. Rowling blasts Amnesty 'anti-rights' label on women's centre

Britain's charities regulator is looking into concerns about an Amnesty International report that branded a women's centre for sexual violence victims founded by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling as "anti-rights".

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Herbert equals major record round of 62 to take British Open lead

Herbert equals major record round of 62 to take British Open lead

Australia's Lucas Herbert equalled the record for the lowest round in major golf history with an eight-under par 62 to storm into the lead at the British Open on Friday.

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Verstappen back on top in opening practice at Belgian Grand Prix

Verstappen back on top in opening practice at Belgian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen topped the times for Red Bull ahead of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton in Friday's sunny opening free practice ahead of this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix.

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New Labour leader Burnham vows to renew hope as next UK PM

New Labour leader Burnham vows to renew hope as next UK PM

Andy Burnham vowed Friday to "give hope" back to the British people as he was confirmed as the ruling Labour party's new leader, set to be the next UK prime minister.

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