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Abhishek Sharma: Indian cricket's 'new-generation superstar'

Abhishek Sharma: Indian cricket's 'new-generation superstar'

Once dismissed as a "flat-track bully", India's Abhishek Sharma has developed into one of the most destructive batsmen in T20 cricket.

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Leclerc quickest in Mexico GP practice

Leclerc quickest in Mexico GP practice

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc dominated practice for the Mexico City Grand Prix on Friday, clocking the fastest times in both sessions for the second weekend running.

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Trump admin approves potential Patriot missiles sale to Ukraine

Trump admin approves potential Patriot missiles sale to Ukraine

The Trump administration on Friday green-lit the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, the State Department said, but the Ukrainian president warned deliveries could take years.

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Russia uncompromising as Rubio hosts G20 talks in shadow of conflicts

Russia uncompromising as Rubio hosts G20 talks in shadow of conflicts

Russia showed no sign Friday of softening its stance on Kyiv as G20 foreign ministers opened talks in the United States, with the Ukraine and Iran wars deepening rifts between the sprawling forum's members.

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Polish riot police deployed as deposed court chief sets off crisis

Polish riot police deployed as deposed court chief sets off crisis

Poland's President Karol Nawrocki called off a visit to Africa in mid-flight as riot police deployed around the country's constitutional court Friday following the suspension of its chief justice in a battle between the centrist government and the nationalist right.

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Sun Goddess wins at Breeders' Cup, O'Brien leads Baffert

Sun Goddess wins at Breeders' Cup, O'Brien leads Baffert

Sun Goddess swept to victory in the Juvenile Fillies Turf and longshot Haffner took the Juvenile Turf as Aidan O'Brien edged ahead of Bob Baffert, at least temporarily, for most Breeders' Cup victories for a trainer on Friday.

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Young Canadians focus on mental health at key climate trial

Young Canadians focus on mental health at key climate trial

At a landmark Canadian trial focused on the government's obligations to fight climate change, the young plaintiffs suing Ottawa over alleged policy failures have sought to focus attention their mental health.

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Nations agree push to get nature goals on track

Nations agree push to get nature goals on track

Nearly 200 nations on Friday adopted hard-fought agreements at a UN biodiversity summit aimed at getting the world on course to halt the destruction of nature by 2030.

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'Breath of fresh air' truce brings hope to Ukraine's ravaged Kherson

'Breath of fresh air' truce brings hope to Ukraine's ravaged Kherson

Gardener Volodymyr Omeltchenko, rake in hand, looked up at the sky with an expression of near disbelief -- only the pitter-patter of rain and the sound of a lawnmower broke the silence of Freedom Square, a central area of the Ukrainian city of Kherson which has been relentlessly bombarded by Russian forces.

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Leclerc shows practice pace as Antonelli prowls in Mexico

Leclerc shows practice pace as Antonelli prowls in Mexico

Charles Leclerc topped the times for Ferrari ahead of runaway championship leader Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes in Friday's opening free practice at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

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