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UN tribunal dismisses Chinese claims to South China Sea
UN tribunal dismisses Chinese claims to South China Sea

On Tuesday, a United Nations tribunal in The Hague dismissed China's sovereignty claims to the South China Sea, a body of water connecting to the Pacific Ocean which is also bordered by the Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Indonesia. Court battles over the claims between China and the Philippines go back to 2013.

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Ronaldo-less Portugal beats France 1-0; wins Euro '16
Ronaldo-less Portugal beats France 1-0; wins Euro '16

On Sunday, Portugal defeated France 1–0 and won the UEFA Euro 2016 in extra time. Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo was benched in the 25th minute after facing injury. Éder scored the winning goal for the Portuguese.

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Theresa May to become UK Prime Minister as opposition begins leadership election
Theresa May to become UK Prime Minister as opposition begins leadership election

On Monday the Conservative Party, current governing party of the United Kingdom, announced Theresa May would become the new party leader following the decision by her leadership rival Andrea Leadsom to withdraw from the contest. On the same day, it was confirmed a leadership contest has been formally triggered within the UK Labour Party, the official opposition, after Angela Eagle gathered the needed support to challenge Jeremy Corbyn as leader of the party.

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Petr Čech retires from international football
Petr Čech retires from international football

On Friday, Arsenal F.C. goalkeeper and Czech Republic football captain Petr Čech announced retirement from international football.

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Willian signs contract extension with Chelsea
Willian signs contract extension with Chelsea

On Tuesday, English capital football club Chelsea F.C. announced 27-year-old Brazilian midfielder Willian has signed a four-year contract extension with the club.

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