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Bargell tackles medical challenge and starts for US at Women's Rugby World Cup

Bargell tackles medical challenge and starts for US at Women's Rugby World Cup

When Cass Bargell had her large intestine removed four years ago, her surgeon was adamant she would play rugby again, even with an ostomy bag.

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Vardy in talks to sign for Serie A outfit Cremonese: source

Vardy in talks to sign for Serie A outfit Cremonese: source

Jamie Vardy is in talks for a potential move to Serie A team Cremonese, a source at the promoted club confirmed to AFP on Friday.

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Trump withdraws Kamala Harris's Secret Service protection

Trump withdraws Kamala Harris's Secret Service protection

US President Donald Trump has canceled former vice president Kamala Harris's Secret Service protection, officials said Friday, in the Republican's most high-profile move of its kind against his political rivals.

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Arteta concerned by Saka injuries after latest hamstring blow

Arteta concerned by Saka injuries after latest hamstring blow

Mikel Arteta said Bukayo Saka's recurring hamstring injuries are a "big concern" after the Arsenal winger was ruled out for at least two weeks.

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Red Cross says number of missing people surging

Red Cross says number of missing people surging

More than a quarter of a million people are registered as missing by the Red Cross, a figure up nearly 70 percent over five years, the organisation said Friday.

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Stock markets retreat as US inflation clouds rates outlook

Stock markets retreat as US inflation clouds rates outlook

Stock markets fell on Friday, with US indexes retreating from record highs as a key US inflation reading accelerated, lowering the possibility of sustained interest rate cuts in the coming months.

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Tuchel apologised to Bellingham over 'repulsive' blast

Tuchel apologised to Bellingham over 'repulsive' blast

England boss Thomas Tuchel has apologised to Jude Bellingham after describing the Real Madrid star's on-pitch behaviour as "repulsive".

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Garnacho arrives at Chelsea as £40 m move from Man Utd moves closer

Garnacho arrives at Chelsea as £40 m move from Man Utd moves closer

Alejandro Garnacho has arrived at Chelsea's training ground in advance of his reported £40 million ($54 million) move from Manchester United, Blues boss Enzo Maresca said Friday.

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Iran has executed at least 841 people this year: UN

Iran has executed at least 841 people this year: UN

At least 841 people have been executed in Iran since the start of the year, the UN said Friday, decrying "a systematic pattern of using the death penalty as a tool of state intimidation".

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Indonesia protests erupt after driver killed by police vehicle

Indonesia protests erupt after driver killed by police vehicle

Protests erupted across several Indonesian cities on Friday in anger at the death of a motorcycle taxi driver hit by a police vehicle, as officers responded with tear gas and the president called for calm.

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