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Wagner chief to leave Russia in deal to ease crisis

Wagner chief to leave Russia in deal to ease crisis

The chief of the rebel Wagner mercenary force will leave Russia and won't face charges after calling off his troops' advance on Saturday, Moscow said, easing Russia's most serious security crisis in decades.

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Anderson promises 'more aggression' against Australia

Anderson promises 'more aggression' against Australia

Veteran fast bowler James Anderson on Saturday vowed England would be "more positive, more aggressive, more entertaining" when they look to level the Ashes series at Lord's next week.

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I'll give it a shot! Belgian becomes instant hurdler

I'll give it a shot! Belgian becomes instant hurdler

Talk about taking one for the team.

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Spurs introduce Wembanyama: 'I belong here'

Spurs introduce Wembanyama: 'I belong here'

Victor Wembanyama's whirlwind ride as the NBA's most anticipated No. 1 draft pick since LeBron James has landed him right where he needs to be, the French phenomenon said Saturday in San Antonio.

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Yankees' Judge reveals toe injury is torn ligament, return date uncertain

Yankees' Judge reveals toe injury is torn ligament, return date uncertain

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge revealed Saturday that his right toe injury is a torn ligament, and there's no timeline for his return to Major League baseball action.

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US, allies consult but tread carefully as Russia crisis unfolds

US, allies consult but tread carefully as Russia crisis unfolds

The United States and its allies held close consultations but publicly stayed on the sidelines Saturday as officials waited to see how the armed revolt by longtime Kremlin insider Yevgeny Prigozhin and his private Wagner army would play out.

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Hughes sets British 100m record to win at New York Grand Prix

Hughes sets British 100m record to win at New York Grand Prix

Zharnel Hughes broke Linford Christie's 30-year-old British 100m record on Saturday, closing late from third to win in 9.83 seconds at the New York Grand Prix athletics meet.

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Calm in Moscow as Russians express confidence in army

Calm in Moscow as Russians express confidence in army

Russia might be going through its largest political crisis in decades, but the mood in Moscow was calm on Saturday, with cafes busy and few visible signs of panic on a warm summer day.

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Short shorts are back, Hermes says

Short shorts are back, Hermes says

It's time for guys to embrace short shorts again, according to French brand Hermes, which put plenty of leg on display at its Paris Fashion Week show on Saturday.

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Sierra Leone votes amid cost-of-living crisis, delays

Sierra Leone votes amid cost-of-living crisis, delays

Vote counting began in Sierra Leone on Saturday following a mostly peaceful general election despite a late start in some polling stations, as the opposition denounced alleged irregularities.

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