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Vinicius Junior is the latest superstar name to reject a move to Saudi Pro League as he remains committed to Real Madrid.

Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior rejects ‘lucrative’ Saudi Pro League deal

"In the Olympic Games (yes) and probably in official competition," the 38-year-old said when the question was put to her after Brazil's 1-0 defeat in the gold medal match in Paris. "I don't think you will see me again at the World Cup. I don't know what might happen or...

Marta admits Olympic final 'probably' her last game for Brazil

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has agreed to sign a new long-term deal with the club. The news comes after a summer of light speculation on the Portuguese Magnifico’s future, but ultimately it never seemed like it was in his interest or the club’s interest. Now he is...

Bruno Fernandes signs contract extension

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The former Eintracht Frankfurt defender was linked with a move to Anfield this summer but has now signed for the Ligue 1 giants in aid of its 'ambitious project'

Willian Pacho breaks silence after 'choosing PSG transfer' over Liverpool

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Robin van Persie's coaching debut ended in defeat on Sunday as Heerenveen lost their opening game of the new season in the Netherlands at Ajax Amsterdam.

Ajax spoil Van Persie's coaching debut with Heerenveen

A fire broke out Sunday at a cooling tower of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine, with Kyiv and Moscow trading blame for the incident. Ukraine, Russia and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said there had been no detected spike in radiation levels or any impact on nuclear safety.

Ukraine and Russia trade blame for fire at occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Sports fans and spectators gather at Club France – a fan zone dedicated to French athletes - in Paris to celebrate the last day of the Games Sunday as the Olympics come to an end on Sunday. "There was so much skepticism going in, but as soon as the Games started, that kind of switched, flicked and people were so excited and that was helped by Club France”, FRANCE 24’s Leo McGuinn said.

Paris overcomes 'skepticism', celebrates last day of Games at Club France

Thousands hit the streets in Serbia's capital Belgrade Saturday to protest the rebooting of a controversial lithium mine set to serve as a vital source to power Europe's green energy transition. Serbia has vast lithium deposits near the western city of Loznica. A mining project being developed by the Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto has been a perennial political fault line in the Balkan country in recent years because of its potential environmental impacts.

Thousands protest in Serbia against lithium mine project

Greece battled a massive wildfire near Athens for a third day on Tuesday, with hundreds of European firefighters due to join the effort to contain the deadly blaze that has scorched parts of the capital's suburbs. At least one person has died and 66 people have been treated for injuries,...

Foreign help rushed to Greece as wildfire forces thousands to flee Athens suburbs

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

Firefighters were battling a "dangerous" fire near Athens on Sunday night, with smoke covering parts of the capital in a dark haze. The emergency services issued evacuation orders in several towns including the historic site of Marathon. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis cut short his holiday and returned to Athens Sunday...

Greece orders thousands to evacuate as wildfires rage

A 30-kilometre (20-mile) long line of fires was moving towards Athens, reports said, and one has already engulfed the mountain, also known as Mount Pentelikon, famed for the marble used in the Acropolis and other ancient buildings in Athens. The nearby historic town of Marathon has also been ordered evacuated.

Greece's marble mountain burns in wildfires

"New times are calling for new leaders," the 70-year-old German lawyer, who has led the Olympic movement since 2013, told a session of IOC members in the French capital. Bach said he was asked to stay in his role but insisted he would not attempt to extend his mandate by changing the Olympic charter that limits the president to a maximum of 12 years in the role.

Olympics chief Thomas Bach says will not seek third term

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In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

Paris on Sunday handed the Olympic flag to Los Angeles, which would host the Games for a third time in 2028. But this time around, the City of Angels will not be building any new buildings, FRANCE 24's Alyssa Caverley said, adding that the city faces several challenges such as transportation and homelessness.

Los Angeles prepares for 2028 Olympics

Brazilian authorities worked Saturday to piece together what exactly caused the plane crash in Sao Paulo state the previous day that killed all 62 people on board. Local airline Voepass' plane, an ATR 72 twin-engine turboprop, was headed for Sao Paulo’s international airport in Guarulhos with 58 passengers and 4 crew members, when it went down in the city of Vinhedo.

Brazil scrambles to identify bodies and find cause of deadly plane crash

Lebanon's Hezbollah movement said an Israeli air strike on Sunday killed two fighters from the Iran-backed group, with the health ministry reporting another death from an attack days ago. Hezbollah has traded near-daily fire with Israel in support of its ally Hamas since the Palestinian militant group's October 7 attack on Israel triggered war in Gaza.

Hezbollah says Israeli strike killed two fighters

The Northern Irishman will miss this week's event in West Virginia and is eligible to return to competition in Chicago next month. At the LIV event in Nashville in June, McDowell used a decongestant which included the banned substance R-methamphetamine. "Ahead of LIV Nashville, I was struggling with severe congestion...

McDowell suspended for one LIV event over doping violation

Two migrants who attempted the crossing died, French authorities said earlier, taking the number of people to lose their life on the dangerous sea journey to 25 since the start of the year. Some 703 people arrived on Sunday on 11 boats, according to provisional interior ministry figures released Monday.

More than 700 migrants cross the Channel to Britain in a single day

Tensions are soaring in the region, with the United States rushing a missile submarine and an aircraft carrier group in a show of support for its key ally. Iran and its Lebanese ally Hezbollah have vowed revenge for the killing of the political leader of the Palestinian group Hamas in Tehran, and of a Hezbollah commander in Beirut.

West tells Iran to 'stand down' Israel attack threats

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Germany's Beier signs five-year Dortmund deal

The 21-year-old striker arrives from Hoffenheim where he played for the past six years after coming through the Energie Cottbus youth system. \"I'm really excited to...

The 21-year-old striker arrives from Hoffenheim where he played for the past six years after coming through the Energie Cottbus youth system. "I'm really excited to...

Germany's Beier signs five-year Dortmund deal

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