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Pulisic hits back at ex-USA players over absence criticism

Pulisic hits back at ex-USA players over absence criticism

USA captain Christian Pulisic has hit back at former players who have criticised his decision to miss this month's CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament being held a year out from the World Cup.

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Fourth policeman killed in clashes with Morales backers in Bolivia

Fourth policeman killed in clashes with Morales backers in Bolivia

A Bolivian policeman taken hostage by protesters has died after an explosive detonated on him, bringing to four the toll among officers who clashed with followers of ex-president Evo Morales, officials said Thursday.

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South Africa's Rabada and Ngidi spark Australia collapse in WTC final

South Africa's Rabada and Ngidi spark Australia collapse in WTC final

Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi revived South Africa's hopes of a stunning win in the World Test Championship final as Australia collapsed to 73-7 in their second innings at Lord's on Thursday.

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Stewart sprints to Dauphine fifth stage win, Evenepoel holds lead

Stewart sprints to Dauphine fifth stage win, Evenepoel holds lead

British rider Jake Stewart won a sprint finish to triumph in the fifth stage of the Criterium du Dauphine on Thursday as Belgian Remco Evenepoel held onto the race lead.

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Jury dispute triggers mistrial on Harvey Weinstein rape charge

Jury dispute triggers mistrial on Harvey Weinstein rape charge

The judge in the Harvey Weinstein sex crimes retrial declared a mistrial on the outstanding rape charge against the movie producer Thursday, after the jury foreperson refused to return to deliberate the count amid a jury room feud.

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One survivor after London-bound plane with 242 on board crashes in India

One survivor after London-bound plane with 242 on board crashes in India

A London-bound passenger plane crashed in the Indian city of Ahmedabad on Thursday leaving one known survivor from 242 on board, with the jet smashing into buildings housing doctors and their families.

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Heir to an empire, Ferdinand Habsburg seeks new crown at Le Mans

Heir to an empire, Ferdinand Habsburg seeks new crown at Le Mans

If the Austro-Hungarian Empire still existed, Ferdinand Habsburg would be next in line to sit on the throne, instead he will be sharing a driver's seat this weekend in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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Top Spanish ruling party official resigns over corruption case

Top Spanish ruling party official resigns over corruption case

A top official in Spain's ruling Socialist Party resigned on Thursday after being implicated in a widening corruption probe that has already ensnared the prime minister's former close aide.

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Ukraine's Zelensky hopes to push Trump on US Russia sanctions at G7

Ukraine's Zelensky hopes to push Trump on US Russia sanctions at G7

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday he hoped to press his US counterpart Donald Trump at the G7 summit this weekend to step up sanctions against Russia, as peace talks between the warring sides stall.

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De Bruyne signs for Napoli after leaving Man City

De Bruyne signs for Napoli after leaving Man City

Kevin De Bruyne has signed for Napoli as a free agent after being released by Manchester City, the Serie A champions' president Aurelio De Laurentiis confirmed on Thursday.

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