Paris landmarks shutter early as France bakes in latest heatwave
The Eiffel Tower and other Paris landmarks closed early over the weekend and cycling's Tour de France shortened a stage for the first time in its history, as France sweated through its third heatwave since May.
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Myanmar film wins top prize at Czech festival
"Fruit Gathering" by Myanmar director Aung Phyoe won the Crystal Globe award at the Karlovy Vary film festival in the Czech Republic on Saturday, the organisers said.
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Noskova cries tears of joy after emotional Wimbledon final
Tearful Linda Noskova admitted her astonishing Wimbledon final victory over close friend Karolina Muchova was an emotional rollercoaster.
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Ton-up Buttler takes new No 1 England to T20 series sweep of India
Jos Buttler's first international century in three years powered England to an emphatic 56-run victory over India at Southampton on Saturday as they took over at the top of the T20 world rankings after completing a 4-0 series clean sweep.
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Kriel seals thrilling win for South Africa over brave Scotland
Jesse Kriel scored a 78th-minute try to seal a 42-28 victory for South Africa over Scotland in a thrilling Nations Championship match in Pretoria.
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Death toll in Venezuela earthquakes surpasses 4,300
The death toll in Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes last month has topped 4,300, a top lawmaker said Saturday.
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Russian strikes kill eight in Ukraine, officials say
Russia struck Ukraine with missiles, drones and guided bombs on Saturday, killing eight people and wounding dozens of others, officials said.
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Noskova survives tearful meltdown to win first Wimbledon title
Linda Noskova won her first Wimbledon title in astonishing style on Saturday as the tearful Czech recovered from wasting five match points to beat Karolina Muchova in one of the most dramatic finals in All England Club history.
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Lone foray cost Slock, says breakaway Tour de France partner
Liam Slock blew his chances of a Tour de France stage victory after 175km in a breakaway when he took off on his own, fellow escapee Thibault Guernalec said on Saturday.
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Five-wicket Gaud stars before India run riot in women's Test at Lord's
Kranti Gaud took five wickets before Smriti Mandhana once more piled on the runs against England as India continued to dominate the inaugural women's Test at Lord's on Saturday.
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