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Stokes sets England's sights on getting to No 1 in Test rankings

Stokes sets England's sights on getting to No 1 in Test rankings

England captain Ben Stokes, who leads his side in one-off Test against Zimbabwe on Thursday, has challenged his players to make the jump from second in the Test world rankings to first.

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'Recovered' Assange promotes Cannes documentary wearing Gaza T-shirt

'Recovered' Assange promotes Cannes documentary wearing Gaza T-shirt

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has recovered well after his release from jail last year, his wife told AFP ahead of the premiere of a documentary Wednesday that includes never-seen-before footage of the whistleblower.

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England's Archer out of West Indies series in latest injury setback

England's Archer out of West Indies series in latest injury setback

England fast bowler Jofra Archer has suffered yet another injury blow that could hamper plans for a Test return against India later this season.

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Tiny Elversberg chasing Bundesliga promotion 'dream'

Tiny Elversberg chasing Bundesliga promotion 'dream'

A German team from the tiny town of Elversberg are unawed as they bid to become the smallest club in Bundesliga history ahead of Thursday's playoff first leg at top-flight Heidenheim.

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Pro-Russia ex-Ukraine MP shot dead near Madrid

Pro-Russia ex-Ukraine MP shot dead near Madrid

A US-sanctioned Ukrainian ex-MP and senior aide to the country's former pro-Russian president Viktor Yanukovych was shot dead near Madrid on Wednesday, a Spanish police source told AFP.

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Euro 2028 hosts must qualify but two places reserved for them

Euro 2028 hosts must qualify but two places reserved for them

Euro 2028 hosts England, Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales will compete in qualifying for the tournament, UEFA said Wednesday.

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'Recovered' Assange promotes Cannes documentary about his life

'Recovered' Assange promotes Cannes documentary about his life

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has recovered well after his release from jail last year, his wife told AFP ahead of the premiere of a documentary Wednesday that includes never-seen-before footage of the whistleblower.

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'Maestro' Jalibert holds keys to Bordeaux-Begles' Champions Cup hopes

'Maestro' Jalibert holds keys to Bordeaux-Begles' Champions Cup hopes

Bordeaux-Begles' Matthieu Jalibert made his France debut as a teenager in 2018 with expectations of a big future for the fly-half, for club and country.

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Contenders lining up, eyeing Swiatek's French Open crown

Contenders lining up, eyeing Swiatek's French Open crown

The French Open women's tournament gets under way this weekend without a clear favourite for the first time in several years, with a clutch of players in strong form and Iga Swiatek enduring an unprecedented slump.

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Trump Organization breaks ground on $1.5-bn Vietnam project

Trump Organization breaks ground on $1.5-bn Vietnam project

Eric Trump attended a groundbreaking ceremony in Vietnam Wednesday for a $1.5-billion luxury resort and golf course due to be developed by his father US President Donald Trump's real estate group.

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