World Aquatics to strengthen testing of Chinese swimmers at Olympics
World Aquatics said on Monday it will increase the anti-doping tests carried out on Chinese swimmers competing at the upcoming Paris Olympic Games.
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Oh my (long) days: Melting ice caps slow Earth's spin
It's well known that as far as the climate crisis goes, time is of the essence.
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Heavy rains kill at least 35 in eastern Afghanistan: official
At least 35 people were killed and 230 injured on Monday after heavy rain in eastern Afghanistan, a local official said.
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France's leading goalscorer Giroud ends international career
France's all-time leading goalscorer Olivier Giroud confirmed his international retirement on Monday, calling time on a career that saw him score 57 goals in 137 appearances.
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Recent data adds to Fed confidence on cooling inflation: Powell
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Monday that recent data lifts the central bank's confidence that inflation is coming down towards its two percent target -- a trend that signals interest rate cuts on the horizon.
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Open champion Harman prepares for defence of 'coolest trophy'
Defending British Open champion Brian Harman heads to Royal Troon this week in the belief that he can become the first man since Padraig Harrington 16 years ago to claim back-to-back victories.
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Biden campaign upended by Trump shooting, for now
The assassination attempt on Donald Trump has upended Joe Biden's campaign by forcing it to dial down attacks -- yet it also buys him time to deal with his own political woes.
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US Secret Service under pressure after Trump shooting
Facing growing criticism over a massive security failure, the US Secret Service on Monday vowed to cooperate with an independent review after a shooter was allowed to open fire on Donald Trump.
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A Florida judge appointed by Donald Trump has dismissed the criminal case against him on charges of mishandling top secret documents, in a stunning victory for the former president who immediately called for an end to his other pending cases.
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Copa chaos raises concerns for 2026 World Cup
The chaotic scenes at the Copa America final have raised serious questions for the organizers of the 2026 World Cup which will be held in North America.
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