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France foils two Olympic terror attack plots, government says

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  Vivian Song

World roasts ‘mortifying’ debate moment

Of all the topics and trash talk expected in the first Presidential debate, this was a moment no one had on their bingo card.

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One month from the Paris Olympics, tests reveal the River Seine is still unfit for swimming

The latest water quality tests on the Seine show that the the river is still too polluted to swim in. And with a range of water sports scheduled to take place along the Seine in central Paris during next month's Olympic Games, organisers are hoping that the July sun will be enough to make the river fit for the world's top athletes.

• 1 years ago

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  Editors Desk

French revolution: Atlanta Hawks select Zaccharie Risacher with No 1 pick in NBA draft

• Second consecutive French player to go No 1 overall
• Center Alex Sarr selected by Washington at No 2
• Three French players drafted in top six picks

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Paris organisers unable to confirm Olympic swimming events for Seine – with one month to go

The Seine is set to be a star feature of the Paris Olympics, but with just one month remaining until the opening of the games, heavy rains and pollution are keeping organisers in suspense on whether they will be able to host the open-water swimming events and a leg of the triathlon in the river.

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  Editors Desk

Searching for the Star of the N.B.A. Finals

This year’s series, between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks, featured many wonderful players but no obvious main character.

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Why Is South America’s Leading Soccer Tournament Being Played in the U.S.?

Argentina will be defending its title in Atlanta, and its first opponent will be Canada.

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Opinion: This soccer superstar has many talents. Can he sway young voters?

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Boston Celtics beat Dallas Mavericks in NBA finals to win record 18th title

• As it happened: Dallas Mavericks 88-106 Boston Celtics
• Celtics take series 4-1 after dominant playoff run

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French sports minister lauds Mbappé’s ‘absolutely exemplary’ election plea

French Sports Minister Amelie Oudéa-Castéra on Monday hailed a statement by football superstar Kylian Mbappé urging voters not to back political extremes in the upcoming snap elections as exemplary. The backing came as Spain's goalkeeper suggested Monday that it was not the French captain's place to speak up "against extremes and divisive ideas" ahead of general elections. 

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Luka Dončić fouls out as Celtics beat Mavericks to move within one win of NBA title

• As it happened: Boston Celtics 106–99 Dallas Mavericks
• No team has ever recovered from 3-0 NBA finals deficit
• Dallas stage late rally but Boston hold on for win

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Celtics survive rough outside shooting to take 2-0 lead in NBA Finals

In a sign of progress, Boston found a way during a 105-98 victory over the Mavericks to claim a 2-0 lead before the series shifts to Dallas.

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Novak Djokovic pulls out of French Open with knee injury

Novak Djokovic withdrew from the French Open ahead of his quarter-final against Casper Ruud due to a knee injury suffered in the previous round, tournament organisers announced on Tuesday.

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Chilling sight Paris doesn’t want us to see

France has been accused of a controversial act to try and improve its image ahead of the Paris Olympics.

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Mike Tyson pulls out in boxing stunner

The blockbuster heavyweight boxing fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has been thrown into chaos due to a health scare.

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Charges against Scottie Scheffler dismissed after arrest outside PGA Championship

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