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Ballance, Madhevere star as Zimbabwe win ODI series

Ballance, Madhevere star as Zimbabwe win ODI series

Half-centuries from Gary Ballance and Wessly Madhevere helped Zimbabwe defeat the Netherlands by seven wickets and win a World Cup Super League one-day international series 2-1 on Saturday.

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'My city is gone' -- Tornado kills at least 23 in Mississippi

'My city is gone' -- Tornado kills at least 23 in Mississippi

At least 23 people were killed as a devastating tornado ripped across the southern US state of Mississippi, tearing off roofs, smashing cars and flattening entire neighborhoods.

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England's James out of Euro 2024 qualifier against Ukraine

England's James out of Euro 2024 qualifier against Ukraine

England defender Reece James will miss the Euro 2024 qualifier against Ukraine, it was announced Saturday.

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Early wildfire in Spain rages out of control

Early wildfire in Spain rages out of control

Some 700 firefighters were battling Spain's first major forest fire of the year Saturday, which was raging out of control 48 hours after it began, forcing 1,500 people to flee.

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Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim submits new bid for Man Utd - reports

Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim submits new bid for Man Utd - reports

Manchester United have received a second Qatari bid to buy the English football giants, British media reported Saturday.

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Trump to rally at site of deadly anti-government siege in Texas

Trump to rally at site of deadly anti-government siege in Texas

Donald Trump stages his first presidential campaign rally Saturday at the site of a deadly 1993 standoff between an anti-government cult and federal agents in Texas, as he rails against multiple criminal probes threatening his bid for the White House.

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Relieved Uno retains world figure skating title

Relieved Uno retains world figure skating title

Japan's Shoma Uno said he felt "relief" after shrugging off mental doubts and injury to retain his world figure skating title in front of an adoring home crowd on Saturday.

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New violent clashes in France in water protest: AFP

New violent clashes in France in water protest: AFP

French security forces again clashed with protesters Saturday as campaigners sought to stop the construction of reservoirs for the agricultural industry in the southwest of the country, AFP correspondents said.

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At least 23 dead as tornado, storms rip through Mississippi

At least 23 dead as tornado, storms rip through Mississippi

At least 23 people died as violent storms and at least one tornado ripped through the southern US state of Mississippi, tearing off roofs and flattening neighborhoods, officials and residents said Saturday.

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Tuchel 'dumbstruck' by Bayern appointment

Tuchel 'dumbstruck' by Bayern appointment

Newly-appointed Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel said on Saturday he was stunned at being offered the position.

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