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Wimbledon five quick hits: Medvedev beats ill Sinner, Alcaraz finds 'solution' and Vekić gets just reward

Daniil Medvedev gets past an unwell world number one Jannik Sinner to set up a semifinal meeting with Carlos Alcaraz, while Donna Vekić moves through to the last four before revealing why she came close to quitting tennis. Here are the five quick hits from day nine at Wimbledon.
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Composite image of Daniil Medvedev (left), Carlos Alcaraz (centee) and Donna Vekić at Wimbledon.

'Gaza City is being wiped out': Residents flee under fire as Israeli tanks advance in renewed campaign

Palestinian officials say an Israeli air strike in southern Gaza has killed dozens of people while advancing tanks in Gaza City forced residents to flee under fire as Israel stepped up an offensive that Hamas warned could jeopardise ceasefire talks.
A man with his head bandaged and a pained expression sits on a hospital floor next to a young boy

Spain beats France to reach Euro 2024 final as 16yo creates football history

Teenager Lamine Yamal helps Spain come from behind to defeat France 2-1, with the three-time champions now waiting to play either England or the Netherlands in the tournament decider.
Lamine Yamal slides on his knees as he celebrates a goal for Spain against France at Euro 2024.

Philipsen finally bags Tour de France stage win as Pogačar stays in control

The Belgian benefited from a perfect lead-out by Alpecin-Deceuninck teammate and world champion Mathieu van der Poel to prevail after 187.3 kilometres from Orleans.
Jasper Philipsen  pumps his fist on his bike as he celebrates winning Tour de France 10th stage.

A searing heat wave has gripped the US, leaving five dead in California and Oregon

Four people were reported dead in the Portland area and one at Death Valley, California, due to the gripping heat.
A frying pan sits on a city street, with an egg inside it.

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