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Canada government sued over climate inaction

Canada government sued over climate inaction

Three young women and two environmental groups on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the Canadian government seeking to force it to develop an action plan to meet its key climate goals.

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Lyles sets world's best time over 150 metres at Ostrava

Lyles sets world's best time over 150 metres at Ostrava

US sprinter Noah Lyles set the world's best ever time over the rarely-run 150 metres on Tuesday, clocking 14.67 seconds at the Golden Spike meet in the eastern Czech city of Ostrava.

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Elijah Just: 'skinny kid' lights up World Cup, makes New Zealand history

Elijah Just: 'skinny kid' lights up World Cup, makes New Zealand history

He has been repeatedly written off as too small and skinny, but Elijah Just has now emerged as a World Cup star after his two clinical goals made New Zealand football history.

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'Mom, play with Venus': Serena says daughter inspired Wimbledon return

'Mom, play with Venus': Serena says daughter inspired Wimbledon return

Serena Williams said Tuesday a comment from her daughter inspired her decision to return to play doubles at Wimbledon alongside sister Venus later in June.

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USADA rips WADA over plan for test changes at big events

USADA rips WADA over plan for test changes at big events

US Anti-Doping Agency chief executive officer Travis T. Tygart criticized World Anti-Doping Agency officials on Tuesday over plans to change testing at major events, allowing sport federations a greater role.

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Spain must put Cape Verde World Cup 'grief' behind them, says Merino

Spain must put Cape Verde World Cup 'grief' behind them, says Merino

Mikel Merino said Spain have to react to the "grief" of failing to beat debutants Cape Verde in their World Cup opener, but is confident the European champions are still contenders to win the competition.

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Serena Williams defeated in Berlin ahead of Wimbledon return

Serena Williams defeated in Berlin ahead of Wimbledon return

Serena Williams suffered a straight sets defeat in the Berlin Open doubles on Tuesday, hours after the confirmation of her return to Wimbledon to play alongside her sister Venus.

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O'Brien and Moore complete full house of Royal Ascot Group One races

O'Brien and Moore complete full house of Royal Ascot Group One races

The formidable duo of trainer Aidan O'Brien and jockey Ryan Moore completed a sweep of the Group One races at Royal Ascot when Mission Central won the King Charles III Stakes on Tuesday.

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BMW downgrades 2026 targets on Mideast war, China woes

BMW downgrades 2026 targets on Mideast war, China woes

German carmaker BMW downgraded its 2026 targets Tuesday due to turmoil from the Middle East war and worsening business in key market China, and vowed to step up cost-cutting efforts.

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Tortorella won't return as Vegas coach after NHL Final run

Tortorella won't return as Vegas coach after NHL Final run

John Tortorella will not return as head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights after guiding the club's run to the Stanley Cup Final, team general manager Kelly McCrimmon announced Tuesday.

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