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After French Rail Sabotage, Some See Signs of a Murky ‘Ultraleft’
Experts say the arson attacks before the opening of the Paris Olympics bear the hallmarks of insurrectionary anarchists opposed to the state.
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Source: City, Atlético agree €75m+ Álvarez deal
Manchester City and Atletico Madrid have agreed to a deal for striker Julián Álvarez, a source told ESPN.
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A Play About J.K. Rowling Stirred Outrage. Until It Opened.
The muted reaction to the Edinburgh Fringe show “TERF” suggests that when activists engage with potentially inflammatory art, offense can quickly vanish.
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In Prisoner Swap, Echoes of Putin’s K.G.B. Past
A sprawling exchange with the West underscored the Russian president’s loyalty to his intelligence services. It also showed his continued interest in making deals.
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NPR wants to know: How is your grade-school student preparing for a successful year?
As a new academic year approaches, NPR wants to hear from elementary, middle and high school students. What's one tip you have for ensuring a successful year?
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The top breakout soccer stars from the 2024 Olympics
With a host of young players on display in France, we look at a list of the breakout stars from the tournament.
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Debate over: Simone Biles is the greatest Olympian by any measure
After the Paris Olympics, Simone Biles has settled any debate: No matter the metric, she is the greatest.
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U.S. Ambassador to Skip Peace Ceremony in Japan Over Israel’s Omission
The American and British ambassadors to Japan said they would not attend an event to mark the atomic bomb strike in Nagasaki because Israel’s ambassador was excluded.
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U.S. surfer Marks wins women's gold in Tahiti
U.S. surfer Caroline Marks won gold in women's surfing Monday at the Paris Olympics in Tahiti. French Polynesian Kauli Vaast won the men's gold.
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Training camp battles to watch for all 32 teams: QB1 jobs up for grabs
We picked out the top position battles to keep an eye on as training camp and preseason roll on.
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Transfer Talk: PSG open talks with Man United for Sancho
PSG are holding talks with Man Utd over a move for Jadon Sancho, according to reports.
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Source: Barça reach agreement for Olmo transfer
Barcelona sporting director Deco has agreed to Leipzig's terms to complete the signing of Dani Olmo for €60 million ($65.6m), a source has told ESPN.
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Onana: Man Utd will take more risks next season
André Onana has told Manchester United fans to prepare for Erik ten Hag's team to take even more risks next season.
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Yoro to return in three months after foot surgery
Manchester United defender Leny Yoro will return to action in about three months following successful surgery on his foot injury, the Premier League club said on Monday.
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PSR forces academy player transfers - Maresca
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has said Premier League clubs are having to transfer academy players due to the league's profit and sustainability rules (PSR).
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Bonmatí: Barça connection driving Spain success
Aitana Bonmatí has said she believes the Barcelona connection in the national team has driven Spain's success.
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USWNT bolstered by return of Coffey, Davidson
Sam Coffey will return after missing the team's quarterfinal due to a yellow card suspension, and Tierna Davidson, who began the tournament as one of the USWNT's starting center-backs, is getting closer to playing again.
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Smith, Girma dazzle for new-look USWNT as Olympic gold medal awaits
The USWNT's mix of talent, coaching and fortitude has propelled it to the 2024 Olympics gold medal match, well ahead of schedule under new boss Emma Hayes.
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Team USA men's basketball moves on to semifinal round and more from Tuesday in Paris
A handful of Americans, including Gabby Thomas, earned medals on the track, while the USWNT secured a trip to soccer's gold medal match.
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Why Japan Was Crushed Most in the Global Market Rout
The fragility of a more-than-year-long stock rally in Japan, fueled in part by a weak yen, has been exposed by the sudden strengthening of the currency.
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