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Finnish teenagers jailed for boy's murder
Three boys are sentenced to 10, nine and eight years over the "brutal" death of one of their peers.
EU and AstraZeneca reach deal to end vaccine row
AstraZeneca agrees to deliver 200 million doses by next spring, ending the threat of court action.
Tsitsipas stunned by Alcaraz at US Open
Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz claims a fifth set tie-break to stun third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings after abuse
Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings after racist abuse was aimed at England players during Thursday's 4-0 World Cup qualifier win over Hungary in Budapest.
Who are the rivals to lead Germany after Merkel?
A lacklustre lead candidate and a surprisingly strong Social Democrat have blown the race wide open.
Hamilton breaks down as Leclerc fastest
Charles Leclerc leads a Ferrari one-two in Dutch Grand Prix second practice while Lewis Hamilton misses most of the session.
Appeal for woman convicted of Cyprus gang rape lie
The woman challenges her conviction for making a false report of an attack by 12 men in a hotel room.
EU and AstraZeneca reach deal to end vaccine row
AstraZeneca agrees to deliver 200 million doses by next spring, ending the threat of court action.
Tsitsipas stunned by Alcaraz at US Open
Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz claims a fifth set tie-break to stun third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings after abuse
Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings after racist abuse was aimed at England players during Thursday's 4-0 World Cup qualifier win over Hungary in Budapest.
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