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Saint-Maximin confirms Newcastle exit ahead of expected Saudi move

Saint-Maximin confirms Newcastle exit ahead of expected Saudi move

Allan Saint-Maximin has confirmed he is to leave Newcastle before an expected move to the cash-rich Saudi Pro League.

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England race out of blocks in second innings of 5th Ashes Test

England race out of blocks in second innings of 5th Ashes Test

Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett got England off to a blistering start in their second innings in the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval on Saturday with a fifty partnership inside nine overs.

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African Union, EU up pressure on Niger coup leaders

African Union, EU up pressure on Niger coup leaders

The African Union demanded Niger's military "return to their barracks and restore constitutional authority" within 15 days as the EU intensified pressure on the coup leaders Saturday by suspending security cooperation with the jihadist-hit country.

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Hezbollah chief in new attack on same-sex relations

Hezbollah chief in new attack on same-sex relations

The leader of Lebanon's powerful Hezbollah movement on Saturday stepped up his attacks against the region's long-marginalised LGBTQ community.

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Sweden power into World Cup last 16, France face Brazil showdown

Sweden power into World Cup last 16, France face Brazil showdown

Sweden barrelled into the Women's World Cup last 16 with a 5-0 demolition of Italy on Saturday, ahead of a blockbuster clash between France and free-scoring Brazil.

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Five-star Sweden crush Italy to reach World Cup last 16

Five-star Sweden crush Italy to reach World Cup last 16

Towering defender Amanda Ilestedt scored twice with her head to help Sweden to a 5-0 thrashing of Italy on Saturday and a berth in the Women's World Cup last 16.

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France releases pair detained over suspected rape of Paris tourist

France releases pair detained over suspected rape of Paris tourist

French police have released two men who had been detained on suspicion of taking part in an alleged gang rape of a Mexican tourist in the Champ de Mars park at the foot of the Eiffel Tower in central Paris, prosecutors said Saturday.

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UK railways hit by latest staff walkout

UK railways hit by latest staff walkout

Rail workers in Britain held their latest strike over pay and conditions on Saturday, as more than a year of walkouts on the country's train network grinds on.

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Ryanair pilots' strike in Belgium cancels almost 100 flights

Ryanair pilots' strike in Belgium cancels almost 100 flights

A strike by Ryanair pilots in Belgium in an ongoing dispute over working conditions has cancelled 96 flights to and from Charleroi this weekend, the airport said, in the midst of the busy summer travel season.

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Norway without injured Hegerberg for must-win World Cup clash

Norway without injured Hegerberg for must-win World Cup clash

Norway will be without star striker Ada Hegerberg for their must-win Women's World Cup clash with the Philippines on Sunday because of injury, coach Hege Riise said.

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