Uriah Rennie, the first Black referee in the Premier League, has died. He was 65. The Sheffield and Hallamshire County Football Association posted Sunday on X that “We are deeply saddened to learn …
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China has reported its exports rose 4.8% in May from a year earlier, lower than expected as shipments to the United States fell nearly 10%. Imports declined 3.4% year-on-year, leaving a trade surplus …
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Tensions have escalated between Iraq’s central government in Baghdad and the semiautonomous Kurdish region in the country’s north in a long-running dispute over the the sharing of oil revenues. …
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By QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA
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6/9/25
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Ukraine says Russia launched 479 drones in the war’s biggest overnight drone bombardment.
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A Kenyan company has introduced bitcoin into what is widely considered Africa’s largest urban slum. About 200 people are using bitcoin as part of an initiative to extend financial services to one …
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By JACK DENTON and MOSES NDUNGU
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6/9/25
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Citing national security concerns, President Donald Trump has placed travel bans on people from 12 countries, primarily in Africa and the Middle East. The Trump administration Wednesday said the U.S. …
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By MONIKA PRONCZUK
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6/9/25
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Palestinians say at least 4 killed by Israeli fire near aid site. Israel says it fired warning shots
Palestinian health officials and witnesses say that at least four people were killed and others were wounded by Israeli fire around a kilometer from an aid distribution point in the Gaza Strip run by …
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By WAFAA SHURAFA and KAREEM CHEHAYEB
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6/8/25
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The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Tropical Storm Barbara has formed off the southwest coast of Mexico. No coastal watches or warnings were issued early Sunday. Heavy rainfall totals of 2 to …
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China's exports climb 4.8% in May, below forecasts, as shipments to the US drop nearly 10% from a year earlier.
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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been charged with illegal possession of a handgun. The 24-year-old Franco is currently on trial on charges including sexual abuse of a minor. Franco was …
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U.S.-China trade talks in London this week are expected to take up a series of disputes that have buffeted relations. Both sides agreed in Geneva last month to a 90-day suspension of most of the …
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By KEN MORITSUGU
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6/8/25
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Israel says a Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists has been diverted to Israel.
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Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his French Open title with a performance for the ages, winning the longest final at Roland-Garros in the Open era. Alcaraz produced a stunning comeback, rallying …
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Kylian Mbappé has led France to Nations League consolation before Spain and Portugal play the final. The Real Madrid star has scored one goal and set up the other as France defeated host nation …
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By CIARÁN FAHEY
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6/8/25
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Jannik Sinner was on the brink of capturing his first French Open title but could not convert three match points and went on to lose the thrilling final to Carlos Alcaraz. The Spaniard produced one …
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By SAMUEL PETREQUIN
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6/8/25
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Portugal beats Spain in penalty shootout to win Nations League.
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Bogota's mayor says Colombian Sen. Miguel Uribe Turbay, a conservative presidential hopeful, is in serious condition following surgery for a gunshot wound at a political rally a day earlier. Mayor …
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PARIS (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz produced one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the French Open to beat Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (10-2) and retain his French Open title …
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6/8/25
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Spain’s opposition party has staged a mass protest in Madrid that drew tens out thousands of attendees, calling for the resignation of socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and demanding new …
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Carlos Alcaraz wins French Open final in five sets after saving 3 match points against Jannik Sinner
Carlos Alcaraz wins French Open final in five sets after saving 3 match points against Jannik Sinner.
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