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Athletics-Kenyan Chebet breaks women's 5,000 metres world record
July 5 (Reuters) - Kenya's Beatrice Chebet broke the women's 5,000 metres world record with a time of 13 minutes 58.06 seconds at the Eugene Diamond League meet on Saturday.Chebet beat the record set by Ethiopia's Gudaf Tsegay at the 2023 Eugene meeting by over two seconds.Reuters
Sat, Jul 5
Iran's Khamenei attends public event after weeks of war with Israel
DUBAI, July 5 (Reuters) - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attended a religious event on Saturday, according to a video carried by state television, after reports that he was in a "secure location" since the start of a 12-day air war with Israel in which top Iranian commander...Reuters
Sat, Jul 5
Tennis-Krejcikova rues bad luck after running out of gas in Wimbledon loss
By Shrivathsa SridharLONDON, July 5 (Reuters) - Barbora Krejcikova's run to the Wimbledon third round reminded her how it felt to compete on the biggest stage without being hampered by injuries but in a cruel twist of fate her body let her down and her title defence ended on Saturday.The 29-year...Reuters
Sat, Jul 5
WRAPUP 1-Tennis-Djokovic hits century to lead veterans into last 16, Krejcikova crashes
Djokovic completes 100th match win at WimbledonFellow veteran Dimitrov hits ton across the majorsKrejcikova reduced to tears as title defence endsTop seed Sinner sets record in another brutal showCilic joined by Shelton and De Minaur in last 16By Shrivathsa Sridhar LONDON, July 5 (Reuters) - Seve...Reuters
Sat, Jul 5
US blames Hamas for attack that hurt two US aid workers in Gaza
GHF says two Americans in stable condition after grenade attackGaza officials say dozens killed by Israeli military in 24 hoursGaza health ministry says 23 killed near aid distribution sites By Alexander Cornwell and Charlotte Greenfield JERUSALEM, July 5 (Reuters) - The United States on Saturday...Reuters
Sat, Jul 5
Musk says 'America Party' is formed in US
July 5 (Reuters) - A day after asking his followers on X whether a new U.S. political party should be created, Elon Musk said on Saturday that the "America Party is formed.""By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it!" he said in a post on X."Toda...Reuters
Sat, Jul 5
BRICS agree to joint statement ahead of Rio leaders summit
By Lisandra Paraguassu RIO DE JANEIRO, July 5 (Reuters) - Diplomats from the BRICS group of developing nations have agreed on a joint declaration of their leaders at a summit in Rio de Janeiro this week, three people familiar with the talks said on Saturday.The shared statement, which a gathering...Reuters
Sat, Jul 5
Iran's Khamenei attends event, in first public appearance in weeks, Iranian state media shows
DUBAI, July 5 (Reuters) - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attended a religious event on Saturday, according to a video carried by state media, in his first public appearance since the June 13 start of a 12-day air war with Israel in which top Iranian commanders and nuclear scientist...Reuters
Sat, Jul 5
HIGHLIGHTS-Tennis-Wimbledon day six
LONDON, July 5 (Reuters) - Highlights of the sixth day at the Wimbledon tennis championships on Saturday (times GMT):1858 SHELTON SAILS PAST FUCSOVICS American Ben Shelton eased past Hungarian lucky loser Marton Fucsovics 6-3 7-6(4) 6-2 and the 10th seed will face Italian Lorenzo Sonego next. 1...Reuters
Sat, Jul 5
Soccer-Exemplary Dembele steps up again to inspire depleted PSG
ATLANTA, July 5 (Reuters) - Paris St Germain snatched a 2-0 win over Bayern Munich on Saturday to reach the Club World Cup semi-finals, with Ousmane Dembele embodying the composure of Luis Enrique’s side as he sealed the victory when his team were down to nine men.Dembele found the back of the net s...Reuters
Sat, Jul 5
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says latest phone call with Trump his most productive yet
July 5 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that his latest conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump this week was the best and "most productive" he has had to date."Regarding the conversation with the president of the United States, which took place ...Reuters
Sat, Jul 5
Colombian police capture suspected leader in senator's shooting
Arteaga accused of coordinating attack, handing teenager the gunPolice seeking 'intellectual authors' of the attempted killingGov't collaborating with other countries, offers rewardShooting left presidential hopeful Uribe in critical conditionBy Luis Jaime Acosta BOGOTA, July 5 (Reute...Reuters
Sat, Jul 5
Tennis-Dimitrov single-handedly flying flag at Wimbledon for old-school backhand
By Martyn HermanLONDON, July 5 (Reuters) - For tennis purists the sight of a single-handed backhand pinging off the centre of a racket is a joy to behold but it is becoming rare and Grigor Dimitrov, one of the best exponents of the shot, believes it could soon vanish.The 34-year-old former world num...Reuters
Sat, Jul 5
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says latest phone call with Trump was most productive he has had
July 5 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that his latest conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump this week was the best and "most productive" he has had."Regarding the conversation with the president of the United States, which took place a day ea...Reuters
Sat, Jul 5
Tucker Carlson says to air interview with president of Iran
WASHINGTON, July 5 (Reuters) - U.S. conservative talk show host Tucker Carlson said in an online post on Saturday that he had conducted an interview with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, which would air in the next day or two.Carlson said the interview was conducted remotely through a translator...Reuters
Sat, Jul 5
Eight migrants deported from Djibouti to South Sudan, Homeland Security says
Deportation follows Supreme Court ruling favoring Trump administrationMigrants' lawyers argued deportation violates U.S. ConstitutionSouth Sudan deemed dangerous by U.S. State Department and United NationsSupreme Court lifted limits on deportation WASHINGTON/NAIROBI, July 5 (Reuters) - The Tr...Reuters
Sat, Jul 5
Tennis-Consistent Swiatek outclasses out-of-sorts Collins at Wimbledon
By Clare LovellLONDON, July 5 (Reuters) - Poland's Iga Swiatek strode imperiously into the fourth round at Wimbledon on Saturday, with a dominant 6-2 6-3 win over Danielle Collins and said she felt the balls were listening to her this year.The former world number one broke the 31-year-old Americ...Reuters
Sat, Jul 5
Tennis-Krejcikova's reign over as ailing champion is beaten by Navarro
LONDON, July 5 (Reuters) - Ailing defending champion Barbora Krejcikova was knocked out of Wimbledon when she was beaten 2-6 6-3 6-4 by American 10th seed Emma Navarro in a disjointed Court One contest on Saturday.Czech Krejcikova, seeded 17, led by a set and a break of serve but faded badly and loo...Reuters
Sat, Jul 5
Soccer-Musiala suffers suspected broken ankle in Bayern clash with PSG
ATLANTA, July 5 (Reuters) - Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala sustained a suspected broken ankle during the first half of their Club World Cup quarter-final against Paris St Germain on Saturday. The 22-year-old Germany international was injured in added time before the break following a collisi...Reuters
Sat, Jul 5
Israel to send delegation to Qatar for Gaza ceasefire talks, Channel 12 reports
July 5 (Reuters) - Israel has decided to send a delegation to Qatar for talks on a possible Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal, Israel's Channel 12 reported on Saturday, citing a senior Israeli official.It was unclear whether the delegation would fly to Qatar on Saturday or Sunday.Reuters
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