UK defence secretary 'to quit before next govt reshuffle'
UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said in an interview published on Saturday that he will step down at the next cabinet reshuffle and not contest the next general election.
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Building workers in torrid Texas say water-break ban is 'a law that kills'
Perched on a platform as he painted an enormous wall, Maynor Alvarez felt cramps in his arms and legs and thought he might vomit. He wanted to come down, but the supervisor's order was clear: "Keep working."
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Lionel Messi signs contract with Inter Miami through 2025
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi has signed a contract until 2025 with Inter Miami, the Major League Soccer team announced on Saturday.
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Czech midfielder Jankto moves from Getafe to Cagliari
Czech midfielder Jakub Jankto said Saturday he had joined Serie A newcomers Cagliari from La Liga side Getafe, five months after becoming the first international footballer to come out as gay.
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Husband's tears of joy cap Vondrousova's 'impossible' Wimbledon fairytale
Marketa Vondrousova said her husband's unexpected show of emotion after Saturday's shock Wimbledon final victory against Ons Jabeur was the perfect end to her "impossible" triumph.
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Jones says England women 'pretty relaxed' in Ashes comeback bid
England wicketkeeper Amy Jones has insisted there is no extra pressure on the hosts as they look to complete a remarkable series win in the Women's Ashes after being on the brink of a comprehensive defeat.
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Azerbaijan, Armenia hold talks, Russia proposes Moscow summit
Azerbaijan and Armenia held a fresh round of EU-mediated peace talks Saturday, while Russia offered a summit in Moscow in a bid to reassert a lead role in the normalisation process.
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Canada wildfires have burned over 10 mn hectares this year
Canadian wildfires have burned more than 10 million hectares (24.7 million acres) this year, a record-breaking figure that has surpassed scientists' most pessimistic predictions, government data showed Saturday.
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NHL forward Galchenyuk threatened police after incident: reports
Former Arizona Coyotes forward Alexander Galchenyuk threatened to have police officers killed after being stopped for an incident that led the NHL club to release him, according to multiple reports Saturday.
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Sudan army returns to talks in Saudi as war enters fourth month
Sudanese army representatives have returned to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia for talks with their paramilitary foes, a government source said Saturday as the war between rival generals entered its fourth month.
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