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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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More than 160,000 flee out-of-control wildfires in France, Spain

More than 160,000 flee out-of-control wildfires in France, Spain

France and Spain evacuated more than 160,000 people as unprecedented forest fires ravaged areas on Saturday near Madrid and Bordeaux, a French city flanked by tourist havens and world-renowned vineyards.

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'Betrayal': The young victims of India's exam leak scandal

'Betrayal': The young victims of India's exam leak scandal

Growing up with a chronically ill mother in a remote village in India, Rema Begum aspired to become a doctor until her dream was cut short by her own tragic death.

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Teenager allegedly slain by singer D4vd had abortion, court told

Teenager allegedly slain by singer D4vd had abortion, court told

The teenage girl allegedly killed and dismembered by American singer D4vd had an abortion after their sexual encounter, according to text messages revealed Friday in a Los Angeles court.

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