Man City's Mendy goes on trial for rape and sexual assault
Manchester City and France footballer Benjamin Mendy stands trial Wednesday for the alleged rape and assault of seven women, which could see his playing career end in jail if convicted.
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China's consumer inflation pushes higher
China's consumer inflation rose in July to a two-year high, official data showed Wednesday, with a surge in pork prices pushing up the cost of food.
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New Zealand fast bowler Boult takes 'significantly reduced' role
Trent Boult will have "a significantly reduced role" with the Black Caps after the fast bowler asked to be released from his central contract, New Zealand Cricket said on Wednesday.
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Forever 16: America's teens succumbing to deadly fentanyl
Makayla Cox, a high school student in the US state of Virginia, thought she was taking medication that her friend had procured to treat pain and anxiety.
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Tourists return but Easter Islanders draw lessons from Covid isolation
During more than two years of the coronavirus pandemic, Easter Island was closed to tourism -- forcing inhabitants to turn to a more sustainable way of life and relearn forgotten skills.
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Real Madrid hope stability breeds success as La Liga kicks off
Real Madrid are hoping a summer of stability sets them up for a successful defence of the Spanish title as the season kicks off in La Liga this weekend, despite some eye-catching moves in the transfer market from Barcelona.
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Six to watch at the European Swimming Championships
The European Swimming Championships get underway in Rome's Foro Italico on Thursday.
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Kyrgios lifts mental game for seventh straight win, Murray out
Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios let an early lead slip but regrouped on Tuesday for a 6-4, 6-4 first-round victory over Sebastian Baez at the ATP Montreal Masters.
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Full steam ahead: Swiss mark 175 years since first rail service
Switzerland -- famous for its punctual railways -- celebrated the 175th anniversary of passenger train services in the country on Tuesday with a re-creation of the first journey featuring a steam locomotive.
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Smith stays silent on report he's heading for LIV Golf
British Open winner Cameron Smith of Australia stayed silent Tuesday on reports he will jump from the US PGA Tour to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series.
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