Chinese defense minister accuses US of causing friction with its support for Taiwan and Philippines China’s defense minister has acknowledged the importance of newly renewed military-to-military communications with the United States as tensions escalate in the Asia-Pacific, while at the same time accusing Washington of causing the friction with its support for Taiwan and the Philippines
https://www.independent.co.uk/....news/ap-taiwan-phili

Paris is aiming for the most sustainable Olympics yet. Organizers acknowledge the plan isn't perfect Organizers of the Paris Olympics have set ambitious goals for environmental sustainability
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Deontay Wilder knocked out by Zhilei Zhang as Queensberry dominates Matchroom The innovative format saw Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren each choose their representatives across five matchups.
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California firefighters battle wind-driven wildfire east of San Francisco California firefighters aided by aircraft are battling a wind-driven wildfire burning near the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
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Late flurry puts Robert Macintyre in front by four at Canadian Open He carded three straight birdies before sinking a 30-foot putt for eagle on the par five 17th.
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