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Pegula defeats Shnaider to reach Washington Open final

Pegula defeats Shnaider to reach Washington Open final

Jessica Pegula, seeking her third title of the year, advanced to the women's final of the WTA and ATP Washington Open by defeating Russia's Diana Shnaider 7-5, 6-4 on Saturday.

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France's devastating fires now 'under control', says PM

France's devastating fires now 'under control', says PM

The fires that have ravaged France are "today under control" Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Saturday, more than a week after the country's largest wildfire since 1949 flared up.

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Gaza officials say Israeli strikes kill seven day after deal

Gaza officials say Israeli strikes kill seven day after deal

Gaza authorities said that seven people were killed in Israeli strikes Saturday that also damaged a hospital's medical supplies, a day after Hamas said it agreed to the latest stage of a deal to end the war.

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Noh leads by three at women's British Open as Ryu falters

Noh leads by three at women's British Open as Ryu falters

Yealimi Noh takes a three-shot lead into Sunday's final round of the women's British Open after a third round 69 fired the American to seven under par.

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Hundreds of minors sleep rough in Ceuta migrant crisis

Hundreds of minors sleep rough in Ceuta migrant crisis

In dirty t-shirts and flimsy sandals, hundreds of unaccompanied minors slept outdoors in a disused industrial park in Ceuta after swimming to the Spanish territory from Morocco, AFP saw Saturday.

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CONCACAF calls for 'comprehensive reckoning with' Infantino's FIFA leadership

CONCACAF calls for 'comprehensive reckoning with' Infantino's FIFA leadership

North and Central American football's governing body CONCACAF on Saturday called for a "comprehensive reckoning with" Gianni Infantino's leadership of FIFA after his aborted plan to allow private investment in the World Cup.

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Ex-British champion jockey Crowley takes 'hardest decision' to retire

Ex-British champion jockey Crowley takes 'hardest decision' to retire

Jim Crowley, the 2016 British champion jockey who had switched from jumps to the flat, took the "hardest decision" of his life on Saturday and retired.

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Wiebes claims Tour de France Femmes yellow jersey with opening stage win

Wiebes claims Tour de France Femmes yellow jersey with opening stage win

Lorena Wiebes sprinted to victory on the opening stage of the Tour de France Femmes in Lausanne on Saturday to claim the race leader's yellow jersey.

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Brentford sign Mali midfielder Sangare in club record deal

Brentford sign Mali midfielder Sangare in club record deal

Brentford signed Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangare from Lens in a club-record deal worth a reported £39 million ($52 million) on Saturday.

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US embassies urge citizens to consider departing Middle East

US embassies urge citizens to consider departing Middle East

US embassies in capitals across the Middle East on Saturday warned American citizens to beware of an "unforeseen escalation" in the regional conflict and urged them to be ready to leave.

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