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Five quick hits — Aussies spoil the Murray party, Kokkinakis fearing the worst, Fritz gives opponent a send-off after win

All the emotions come out at Wimbledon on day four, with Aussies spoiling the Murray party, Thanasi Kokkinakis fearing the worst after another injury, while American Taylor Fritz fires up at an opponent after his victory.
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Tennis player Andy Murray stands on Centre Court at Wimbledon, with arms raised acknowledging the crowd.

US federal investigation opens into 2021 Chinese doping cases in run-up to Olympics

Weeks before the Paris Olympics, World Aquatics confirms a US criminal investigation is underway into the cases of 23 Chinese swimmers who failed doping tests in 2021 but were allowed to continue competing. 
A person unfurls a large Chinese flag at a stadium, many photographers are seen in the background

Tour de France stage decided by a photo finish, relegation

A dramatic conclusion at the Tour de France sees a sprint contender relegated and the stage win in Dijon decided by a photo finish. 
A sprint finish at the Tour de France, with cyclists across the road, the rider on the far right will be the winner.

These termite hills have been active for over 34,000 years — and they hold a snapshot of South Africa's ancient climate

Researchers used radiocarbon dating to determine some termite mounds in an arid region were about 34,000 years old.
Four people smile in front of a termite mound.

Jemaah Islamiyah, extremist group linked to the 2002 Bali bombings, to be disbanded

The violent extremist Indonesian network behind the 2002 Bali bombings, which killed hundreds of foreign nationals including 88 Australians, will be dissolved.
The bomb blast scene in Kuta several days after the bomb blasts.

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