Modesty the aim for Turkey's Olympic shooting sensation
Yusuf Dikec may have an Olympic medal and a legion of adoring online fans, but the Turkish pistol sharpshooter is aiming to keep his feet on the ground.
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In drought-hit Sicily, rainwater is dumped in the sea
Sicilian lemon producer Rosario Cognata is furious: his fruit is withering due to the drought, while just a few kilometres away rainwater is being dumped into the sea.
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Fears of violence greet return of English football season
Authorities are eyeing the start of the English football season this weekend with trepidation, following riots which have rocked towns and cities across the country.
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Aussie Olympic breakdancer 'Raygun' fires back at online critics
An Australian woman breakdancer ridiculed on social media for her unique Paris Olympics routine has hit back at her critics.
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Japanese urged to avoid panic-buying as megaquake fears spead
Authorities in Japan urged people to avoid hoarding as anxiety over a possible megaquake triggered a spike Saturday in demand for disaster kits and daily necessities.
Read moreGaza civil defence says 90 killed in Israeli strike on school
Gaza's civil defence agency said Saturday at least 90 people were killed in an Israeli strike on a school housing displaced people in the besieged Palestinian territory.
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Ouster of Bangladesh ally a diplomatic dilemma for India
The ouster of Bangladesh's autocratic premier sparked celebrations in Dhaka this week but alarm in neighbouring India, which backed Sheikh Hasina to counter rival China and quash Islamist alternatives, analysts say.
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MLS Crew cruise into Leagues Cup showdown with Inter Miami
Diego Rossi scored two goals to spark the reigning MLS champion Columbus Crew over Sporting Kansas City 4-0 on Friday and into a Leagues Cup showdown against Inter Miami.
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Harris takes rally blitz to Arizona, Trump holds first in a week
Kamala Harris took her rapid tour of battleground states to Arizona on Friday, where she hammered opponent Donald Trump on his favorite issue of immigration, as the Republican used his only rally of the week to boost a Senate candidate.
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US top seed Gauff upset by Shnaider at Toronto
Reigning US Open champion Coco Gauff was upset by Russia's Diana Shnaider 6-4, 6-1 on Friday in a third-round match at the WTA Canadian Open.
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