China sends first civilian astronaut to space as Shenzhou-16 blasts off
China sent its first civilian astronaut into orbit on Tuesday, as it launched the Shenzhou-16 mission to its space station for its second in-orbit crew rotation, marking another step forward for the country's ambitious space program.
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US tennis star Sloane Stephens says racist abuse on social media has 'only gotten worse'
Sloane Stephens, the 2017 US Open champion and 2018 French Open finalist, says racist abuse targeted toward her on social media has been a problem throughout her entire tennis career.
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Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Sergio Rico seriously injured in horse accident
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Sergio Rico has been hospitalized after an incident involving a mule cart and a runaway horse, according to his family.
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Novak Djokovic gets French Open campaign off to winning start; matches Roger Federer record
Novak Djokovic got his French Open campaign off to a winning start with a dominant victory over American Aleksandar Kovacevic in the first round.
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Ajax midfielder Steven Berghuis sorry for lashing out at fan
Ajax Amsterdam midfielder Steven Berghuis has apologized after he appeared to strike a fan following their 3-1 loss at FC Twente on Sunday that ended their dire season on a low note.
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Mauricio Pochettino named next Chelsea head coach
Former Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino is set to join Chelsea ahead of next season, the club announced on Monday.
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Russia 'changes tactics' and hits Kyiv with daytime missile attack
Russia hit Kyiv with an array of missile fire on Monday in a surprise daytime attack, hours after an overnight barrage of the Ukrainian capital and across the country.
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Erdogan survived the biggest test of his political career. What's next?
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday emerged as winner of the country's presidential election, proving himself resilient against the opposition bloc as he extends his rule into a third decade.
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Ancient tombs and large mummification workshops unearthed in Egypt
Egypt has announced the discovery of two of the largest workshops ever used to mummify human and animal corpses in ancient times.
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The impossible comeback: Can the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat and become the first team to crawl out of an 0-3 hole?
In the world of sport anything can happen: Leicester City becoming Premier League champion, Team USA beating Russia during the 'Miracle on Ice' or Buster Douglas knocking out the undefeated Mike Tyson.
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Just what is phygital art, and why is Dubai going big on it?
"Phygital art" may not be the most elegant phrase in the English language, but it is generating a buzz in certain circles.
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Spanish PM calls snap elections after setbacks in local polls
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced snap parliamentary elections in July, hours after his ruling Socialists suffered major setbacks in regional and local elections.
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