US Congress passes bill to protect same-sex marriage
The US Congress on Thursday passed landmark legislation to protect same-sex marriage under federal law, and President Joe Biden has vowed to quickly sign the measure.
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Elvis inspires Japanese figure skating pair in Grand Prix final
Japanese pair Miura Riku and Kihara Ryuichi made the early running in the pairs competition, winning the short programme on the opening day of the ISU Grand Prix final in Turin on Thursday.
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Portugal coach Santos hits jackpot with bold calls
Portugal coach Fernando Santos had put off the decision for years, but eventually rolled the dice -- and benched Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Portugal's young gun Ramos stepping into Ronaldo's shoes
Goncalo Ramos was thrown into the eye of the storm, but it was Portugal's 21-year-old striker who brought the thunder, blasting his country into the World Cup quarter-finals.
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Canada police suspend contract with China-linked firm
Canada's federal police on Thursday suspended a contract with a Beijing-linked firm to supply and maintain police radio equipment -- following a political backlash, the public safety minister's office said.
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Regragui breaking new World Cup ground for African coaches
Morocco boss Walid Regragui became the first ever African coach to take a team into the World Cup quarter-finals when his side beat Spain on penalties, despite only taking over the reins in August.
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Morocco chasing World Cup history against free-scoring Portugal
Morocco head into Saturday's last-eight clash with Portugal knowing they are only one step away from making history as Africa's first World Cup semi-finalists, but they face a buoyant opposition fresh from scoring six goals against Switzerland.
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France captain Lloris ready to make history in England World Cup showdown
Captain of his country for more than a decade, Hugo Lloris will make French national team history on Saturday when he leads the World Cup holders into their quarter-final clash with England, tasked with shutting out his friend and club colleague Harry Kane.
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England v France - Keys to the game
Defending champions France take on England on Saturday in their World Cup quarter-final. Here are the key battles and tactical challenges:
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Record-chaser Kane leading England's bid for World Cup glory
Harry Kane is on the brink of becoming England's record goalscorer, but the unselfish star would happily swap that historic landmark for the chance to lead his country to World Cup glory.
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