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McIlroy makes charge at US Open leader Cantlay

McIlroy makes charge at US Open leader Cantlay

Rory McIlroy, chasing his first major victory in a decade, made a charge in Thursday's first round of the US Open, trying to overtake clubhouse leader Patrick Cantlay at Pinehurst.

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Boeing rebuts US assertion of possible MAX prosecution, meeting deadline

Boeing rebuts US assertion of possible MAX prosecution, meeting deadline

Boeing has officially contested a Department of Justice determination that the passenger plane giant can be prosecuted for violating a criminal settlement following two fatal 737 MAX crashes, a person familiar with the matter told AFP Thursday.

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Battles rage in Rafah as Biden blames Hamas for truce delay

Battles rage in Rafah as Biden blames Hamas for truce delay

Israeli helicopters struck Gaza's Rafah Thursday, residents said, with militants reporting street battles in the southern city as US President Joe Biden called Hamas the "biggest hang-up" to another truce.

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Phoenix police routinely use excessive force: US Justice Dept

Phoenix police routinely use excessive force: US Justice Dept

Police in Phoenix, one of the biggest cities in the United States, routinely use excessive force, a damning government report said Thursday -- the latest condemnation of problematic behavior by American law enforcement.

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Chaos on French right as Macron's snap poll upends politics

Chaos on French right as Macron's snap poll upends politics

French right-wing parties were mired in infighting Thursday as campaigning intensified for snap elections called by President Emmanuel Macron, while his government faces a more unified challenge from the left.

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S.Africa's ANC strikes 11th-hour deal to form government

S.Africa's ANC strikes 11th-hour deal to form government

South Africa's long-standing ruling ANC said Thursday it has reached an agreement with several other parties to form a coalition, after failing to win an outright majority in May's general election.

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Cantlay sizzles at US Open in hunt for major breakthrough

Cantlay sizzles at US Open in hunt for major breakthrough

World number nine Patrick Cantlay's long-sought major victory breakthrough could be at hand after a five-under par 65 in Thursday's first round of the 124th US Open.

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More major struggles for Tiger after 74 to start US Open

More major struggles for Tiger after 74 to start US Open

The care Tiger Woods takes to improve his physical condition means the 15-time major winner isn't playing often enough to sharpen his game when he does compete in majors.

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Ukrainians in Germany rally to support team at Euros

Ukrainians in Germany rally to support team at Euros

For Ukrainian refugees in Germany supporting the national team at Euro 2024 is an important way to show solidarity with the soldiers fighting on the frontline back home.

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US, France push back against Italy over G7 abortion stance

US, France push back against Italy over G7 abortion stance

The US and France pushed back Thursday against a reported attempt by Italy to water down a G7 leaders' declaration on abortion by removing a reference to "safe and legal" terminations.

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