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England quicks star as India suffer record 125-run T20 defeat

England quicks star as India suffer record 125-run T20 defeat

India suffered their worst ever T20 defeat, in terms of runs, as they slumped to a mammoth 125-run loss to England at Trent Bridge on Tuesday after being blown away by fast bowlers Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue.

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'History made': Egyptian pride despite World Cup heartbreak

'History made': Egyptian pride despite World Cup heartbreak

As Egypt bowed out of the World Cup with a dramatic 3-2 defeat to a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina in the last 16 on Tuesday, supporters in Cairo rose to applaud a team that had taken the country further than ever before.

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Cardinal tipped to be pope accused of molesting several women

Cardinal tipped to be pope accused of molesting several women

A Catholic cardinal touted as one of the favourites to replace Pope Francis said he was "stepping back" from office Tuesday after an AFP investigation revealed at least five women had accused him of sexual assault.

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How rescuers carried out 180-hour  'miracle' amid Venezuela's ruins

How rescuers carried out 180-hour 'miracle' amid Venezuela's ruins

In two decades as a rescuer, Kevin Meyers had never faced an operation as challenging as helping to free a man trapped under 160 tons of concrete and bricks after the double earthquake in Venezuela.

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How rescuers carried out 180-hour  'miracle' amid Venzuela's ruins

How rescuers carried out 180-hour 'miracle' amid Venzuela's ruins

In two decades as a rescuer, Kevin Meyers had never faced an operation as challenging as helping to free a man trapped under 160 tons of concrete and bricks after the double earthquake in Venezuela.

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I can still win another Grand Slam, says Osaka after Wimbledon exit

I can still win another Grand Slam, says Osaka after Wimbledon exit

Naomi Osaka insists she can still win a fifth Grand Slam title despite seeing another good opportunity pass her by with a Wimbledon quarter-final loss on Tuesday.

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Scotland boss Townsend expects Russell will face Springboks

Scotland boss Townsend expects Russell will face Springboks

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend is confident key playmaker Finn Russell will return for Saturday's Nations Championship clash with South Africa in Pretoria.

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France's Le Pen says still running for president

France's Le Pen says still running for president

French far-right chief Marine Le Pen Tuesday said she was still standing for president next year, after an appeals court confirmed her embezzlement conviction but paved the way for her to run with a shorter ban from office.

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Messi inspires Argentina great escape over Egypt

Messi inspires Argentina great escape over Egypt

Lionel Messi led a stunning late fightback as Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday, the reigning champions recovering from a two-goal deficit to escape a monumental upset.

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Argentina produce epic World Cup fightback to beat Egypt, reach quarters

Argentina produce epic World Cup fightback to beat Egypt, reach quarters

Argentina staged a stunning comeback from 2-0 down to avoid a stunning exit at the hands of Egypt and prolong Lionel Messi's World Cup career with a 3-2 win to reach the quarter-finals.

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