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New Zealand eye history after Santner's 7-53 in India Test

New Zealand eye history after Santner's 7-53 in India Test

New Zealand were in sight of a historic series win in India after spinner Mitchell Santner took 7-53 to help bowl out the hosts cheaply in the second Test on Friday.

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Guardiola backs Man City's Foden to emerge from slump

Guardiola backs Man City's Foden to emerge from slump

Pep Guardiola believes Phil Foden is set to emerge from his slump after the Manchester City forward admitted he has been suffering from burnout.

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England reeling at 24-3 after gritty Shakeel century

England reeling at 24-3 after gritty Shakeel century

Spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali left England reeling at 24-3 after Saud Shakeel's fighting hundred put Pakistan ahead in the series-deciding third Test in Rawalpindi on Friday.

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Pakistan judicial reforms see next top judge passed over

Pakistan judicial reforms see next top judge passed over

The judge next in line to lead Pakistan's Supreme Court was pushed aside by the military-backed government this week, right after it rushed through judicial reforms.

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Germany promises more visas for Indians during Scholz visit

Germany promises more visas for Indians during Scholz visit

Germany promised to dramatically boost the number of skilled Indians it permits to work in the country as Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted Chancellor Olaf Scholz in New Delhi on Friday.

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Postecoglou says hype will not affect teenage star Moore

Postecoglou says hype will not affect teenage star Moore

Ange Postecoglou says Tottenham's teenage winger Mikey Moore is in no danger of being fazed by comparisons with Brazil great Neymar after he dazzled against AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League.

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PSG reject league order to pay Mbappe 55 mn euros in back pay

PSG reject league order to pay Mbappe 55 mn euros in back pay

Paris Saint-Germain will refuse to comply with an order by the league to pay Kylian Mbappe 55 million euros ($59.5 million) in back pay, a source close to the case told AFP on Friday.

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Olympic champion Zheng finds mojo to reach Tokyo semis

Olympic champion Zheng finds mojo to reach Tokyo semis

Zheng Qinwen reached the Tokyo semi-finals on Friday despite admitting to struggling for motivation after winning Olympic gold and receiving a hero's welcome in her native China.

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Gritty Shakeel century gives Pakistan lead over England in third Test

Gritty Shakeel century gives Pakistan lead over England in third Test

Saud Shakeel's fighting century propelled Pakistan to 344 on day two of the series-deciding third Test against England in Rawalpindi on Friday, gaining a first-innings lead of 77 runs.

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Tropical storm leaves towns submerged, 76 dead in Philippines

Tropical storm leaves towns submerged, 76 dead in Philippines

Homeowners in the northern Philippines used spades and rakes to clear out debris left by Tropical Storm Trami on Friday while rescuers trawled through thick mud looking for the missing as the death toll rose to 76.

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