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Vaughan set for BBC return after being cleared over racism claim

Vaughan set for BBC return after being cleared over racism claim

Former England captain Michael Vaughan will return to the BBC's cricket coverage after being cleared of making a racist remark earlier this year.

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Assad caps return to Arab fold at Saudi-hosted summit

Assad caps return to Arab fold at Saudi-hosted summit

Arab leaders welcomed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad back into the fold Friday at a summit in Saudi Arabia that is also expected to confront conflicts across the Middle East and beyond.

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Italy's Berlusconi leaves hospital after six weeks

Italy's Berlusconi leaves hospital after six weeks

Former Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi was discharged on Friday from a hospital in Milan, where he was admitted more than six weeks ago suffering from leukaemia and a lung infection.

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High security for India's G20 meet in restive Kashmir

High security for India's G20 meet in restive Kashmir

Elite Indian commandos patrolled the streets of Srinagar on Friday ahead of a G20 tourism meeting next week, with China and Pakistan condemning holding the event in the disputed territory of Indian-administered Kashmir.

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Running from abuse: The migrant women trying to enter France

Running from abuse: The migrant women trying to enter France

Women may still be a minority among migrants crossing the Mediterranean for Europe, but their number is rising and so is their need for special attention after what are often traumatic experiences, assocations say.

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Zelensky to attend G7 in Japan as bloc targets Russia 'war machine'

Zelensky to attend G7 in Japan as bloc targets Russia 'war machine'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is poised for a first post-invasion trip to the Asia-Pacific, meeting allies at a G7 summit in Hiroshima as the bloc hit Russia's "war machine" with further sanctions.

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Howe ready for Euro challenge as Newcastle eye Champions League

Howe ready for Euro challenge as Newcastle eye Champions League

Eddie Howe says Newcastle will need more quality and depth in their squad next season if they are to cope with the demands of a potential Champions League campaign.

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Stock markets mostly rally on US debt deal hope

Stock markets mostly rally on US debt deal hope

Global equities mainly rallied Friday as traders grew increasingly hopeful that US lawmakers will hammer out a deal to lift the debt ceiling and avert a confidence-shattering default.

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Leeds boss Allardyce hopes Hammers' eyes are on European final

Leeds boss Allardyce hopes Hammers' eyes are on European final

Sam Allardyce hopes West Ham, having reached the Europa Conference League final, will play safe when they face his relegation-threatened Leeds side on Sunday.

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Arteta hits back at criticism of Arsenal's title collapse

Arteta hits back at criticism of Arsenal's title collapse

Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal deserve respect for their unexpected Premier League title challenge despite the collapse that allowed Manchester City to move into pole position.

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