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China evacuates 20,000 people as Typhoon Noul nears

China evacuates 20,000 people as Typhoon Noul nears

Authorities have evacuated more than 20,000 people and suspended rail services as Typhoon Noul approaches southern China, with flight cancellations announced in the financial hub of Hong Kong.

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Untamed wildfires in Spain, France force over 200,000 to flee

Untamed wildfires in Spain, France force over 200,000 to flee

Out-of-control wildfires in Spain and France that have forced the evacuation of more than 200,000 people raged on Saturday near Madrid and Bordeaux, with Paris mobilising its military to help overstretched firefighters.

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Man City's Khusanov signs new five-year contract

Man City's Khusanov signs new five-year contract

Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov signed a five-year contract extension with the Premier League club on Saturday.

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Spain fights to 'save lives' as wildfires rage near Madrid

Spain fights to 'save lives' as wildfires rage near Madrid

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Saturday firefighters were working to "save lives" in the wildfires raging west of Madrid, warning of a "complex" struggle ahead with high winds expected.

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Atletico complete Lee signing from PSG

Atletico complete Lee signing from PSG

South Korea international Kang-In Lee has joined Atletico Madrid from European champions Paris Saint-Germain, the Spanish club announced Saturday.

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Spain striker Paralluelo joins Lyon from Barcelona

Spain striker Paralluelo joins Lyon from Barcelona

Salma Paralluelo, a World Cup winner at three age levels, has joined Lyon from Barcelona, the French women's football champions announced on Saturday.

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After stellar World Cup, Cape Verde goalkeeper heading to Chile

After stellar World Cup, Cape Verde goalkeeper heading to Chile

Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper who was one of the heroes of Cape Verde's fairytale run at the World Cup, is signing for Colo Colo, the Chilean club announced.

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Untamed wildfires force over 160,000 to flee in France, Spain

Untamed wildfires force over 160,000 to flee in France, Spain

France and Spain evacuated more than 160,000 people as out-of-control forest fires raged on Saturday near Madrid and Bordeaux, with the French army drafted in to the fight against the worst wildfire the country has ever seen.

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Six ancient Comoros medinas join UNESCO's heritage list

Six ancient Comoros medinas join UNESCO's heritage list

UNESCO on Saturday added six centuries-old medinas in the Comoros -- once historic sultanates along Indian Ocean trading routes -- to its World Heritage List, raising hopes for their preservation.

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Houthis say hit Saudi Arabia as Trump weighs harder Iran strikes

Houthis say hit Saudi Arabia as Trump weighs harder Iran strikes

Tehran-backed Houthi rebels claimed a missile attack on Saudi Arabia on Saturday as US President Donald Trump mulled fresh strikes on Iran in the deepening Middle East war.

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