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World Cup star Gakpo requests privacy after death of unborn son

World Cup star Gakpo requests privacy after death of unborn son

Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo has asked for "privacy and space" following the loss of his unborn son, which was announced by his partner Noa van der Bij.

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Solidarity, sadness among Venezuelans made destitute by quake

Solidarity, sadness among Venezuelans made destitute by quake

Bandaged, bruised Venezuelans sifted through donated clothes in a large sports arena turned shelter after losing everything in the massive earthquakes that struck this week.

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Aid planes landing at partially reopened Venezuela airport after quakes

Aid planes landing at partially reopened Venezuela airport after quakes

Venezuela's Simon Bolivar International Airport was partially reopened Saturday and accepting cargo flights carrying aid including a field hospital, the US State Department's top foreign assistance official said.

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Spain's Williams hits out at Uruguay over World Cup injury

Spain's Williams hits out at Uruguay over World Cup injury

Spain winger Nico Williams said suffering a latest injury setback was "one of the worst days of his life" as he criticised Uruguay for lashing out in a 1-0 defeat that ended their World Cup.

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'We need help': Venezuelans furious at slow official response to quakes

'We need help': Venezuelans furious at slow official response to quakes

Boos followed Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez during a visit to a Caracas neighborhood pulverized by two massive earthquakes.

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World's largest particle smasher halts for upgrade to boost hunt for dark matter

World's largest particle smasher halts for upgrade to boost hunt for dark matter

The world's most powerful particle accelerator will Monday shutter operations for four years of renovations to dramatically boost its collision-capacity and the potential for unlocking one of the greatest mysteries of the Universe: dark matter.

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Venus Williams relishes 'very special' Wimbledon reunion with sister Serena

Venus Williams relishes 'very special' Wimbledon reunion with sister Serena

Venus Williams is relishing the "very special" opportunity to reunite with her sister Serena in the Wimbledon doubles.

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Ex-Olympic medallist Canderloro elected French Ice Sports chief

Ex-Olympic medallist Canderloro elected French Ice Sports chief

Former Olympic figure skating medallist Philippe Candeloro was on Saturday elected president of the French Ice Sports Federation four years before the country hosts the Winter Games.

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Venezuela quakes kill almost 1,500, with millions more in need

Venezuela quakes kill almost 1,500, with millions more in need

The death toll in Venezuela's twin earthquake disaster reached 1,430 Saturday, and millions more were feared to lack sanitation and other basic needs as the first US aid flights trickled into Caracas.

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Ravindra leads New Zealand rally in England finale after Archer's double strike

Ravindra leads New Zealand rally in England finale after Archer's double strike

Rachin Ravindra's unbeaten fifty kept England at bay after Jofra Archer's double strike rocked New Zealand in the third and deciding Test at Trent Bridge on Saturday.

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