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Novak Dojokovic wins fourth Wimbledon title
Two years after his last Grand Slam title, Novak Djokovic is a major champion once again, sweeping Kevin Anderson 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (3) on Sunday to win his fourth Wimbledon championship.Both players wer…
2018 World Cup: France celebrate second World Cup title with 4-2 victory of Croatia
France won the World Cup for the second time after beating Croatia 4-2 in a pulsating final in Moscow that included a controversial use of VAR.A Mario Mandzukic own goal (18) set France on their way …
British caver says considering legal action after Elon Musk 'pedo' tweet
A British caver who helped rescue 12 boys from a Thai cave said Monday he may take legal action against Elon Musk after the entrepreneur called him a "pedo".Tesla CEO Musk launched the extraordinary …
Bomb kills 20, injures 40 at Pakistan election rally -Official
A bomb killed at least 20 people and injured 40 others Friday during a rally in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province, in the day's second attack on a political event ahead of the July 25 election.…
FIFA only recognises Pinnick as NFF president - Infantino
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has stated in very clear terms that Nigeria risk being banned if the Nigeria Football Federation's leadership, as recognized by the world football governing body, cont…
Chinese hotel denies raising rates for Americans amid trade war
A hotel in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen on Friday denied a report that it would charge U.S. guests an extra 25 percent amid an escalating trade war between Washington and Beijing.However, th…
FIFA president Gianni Infantino says Russia 2018 has been best World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino described Russia 2018 as the "best World Cup" ever on Friday, thanks to the quality of football and organisation of the tournament.There have been 62 matches so far in…
Cameroon minister ambushed in restive region, 'assailants killed'
A convoy transporting Cameroonian Defence Minister Joseph Beti Assomo was ambushed in the country's restive anglophone region, leaving several attackers dead, state radio said Friday.Four soldiers an…
Chelsea sack head coach Antonio Conte
Chelsea have announced that head coach Antonio Conte has been sacked.The Italian leaves after two seasons in charge, a spell in which he won the Premier League and FA Cup with the west London club.Ch…
India student dies after being pushed from roof in safety drill
A 19-year-old college student has been reported dead from injuries sustained following a safety exercise.Indian police said the college student, N Logeshwari died after she had been forced to jump of…
Investigations reveals 'vaping' pilot caused Air China plane's rapid drop in altitude
A co-pilot smoking an e-cigarette on an Air China flight caused the plane to start a rapid emergency descent, investigators have said.They say he tried to hide the fact that he was smoking but accide…
28 people dead following air strike in eastern Syria: reports
An air strike killed at least 28 people in an Islamic State-held area of eastern Syria near the border with Iraq, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Friday.The Syrian state news agency a…
Prominent Chilean priest arrested over sex abuse allegations
Prominent Chilean Catholic priest Oscar Munoz, who held senior positions in the archdiocese of Santiago, was detained Thursday over allegations that he sexually abused seven children -- the latest pe…
'Game of Thrones' leads Emmys field with 22 nominations
HBO's fantasy epic "Game of Thrones" led the field for television's prestigious Primetime Emmy awards on Thursday, with a whopping 22 nominations, including one for best drama series.The show about n…
Charges against porn actress Stormy Daniels dropped, lawyer slams 'setup'
Charges were dropped against adult film star Stormy Daniels on Thursday after an Ohio strip club arrest that her lawyer slammed as a "politically motivated" setup against the woman suing President Do…
Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $4.7bn damages in talc cancer case
Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay $4.7bn (?3.6bn) in damages to 22 women who alleged that its talc products caused them to develop ovarian cancer.A jury in the US state of Missouri initia…
Uganda lawmakers to be protect by sharpshooters and armored trucks
As part of effort to ensure the security of its lawmakers, Uganda is deploying military escorts and buying armored trucks for each of its more than 400 legislators.The decision has been criticised as…
Chelsea sack Antonio Conte as Maurizio Sarri appointment looms
Chelsea have sacked coach Antonio Conte after reaching a compensation agreement for the final year of his contract, paving the way for Maurizio Sarri to take over, sources have told ESPN FC.Conte, wh…
Mexico earthquake leads to discovery of ancient temple
Archaeologists scanning a Mexican pyramid for damage following September's devastating earthquake have uncovered traces of an ancient temple.The temple is nestled inside the Teopanzolco pyramid in Mo…