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Japan police say Shinzo Abe security was flawed

Japan is in shock after former PM Shinzo Abe was assassinated during a campaign speech.
Asia
Ukraine reports heavy Russian missile strikes

Civilian areas are hit again in several cities and police say Russia is setting crops ablaze.
Europe
Javid and Hunt join Tory leadership race

The former cabinet ministers join list of senior Tories in race to replace Boris Johnson as leader and PM.
UK Politics

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Chelsea agree fee with Man City for Sterling

Chelsea and Manchester City agree a fee worth up to £50m for Raheem Sterling, who is set to join the Stamford Bridge club on a five-year contract.
Football
Rybakina 'didn't know how to celebrate' Wimbledon win

New Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina says she "did not know" how to celebrate her "shocking" victory over Ons Jabeur in the final.
Tennis
Fans cheering crash was 'mind-blowing' - Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton criticises spectators at the Austrian Grand Prix for cheering when he crashed in qualifying at the Red Bull Ring.
Formula 1

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The isle that France and Spain share

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How big will cargo ships really get?

Physics – and economics – might set some limits to the world's biggest vessels
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