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Little goes a long way as Ireland bid for Cricket World Cup spot

Little goes a long way as Ireland bid for Cricket World Cup spot

Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie believes the return of Josh Little from the Indian Premier League for a series against Bangladesh that could see his side qualify for the World Cup is proof of how much international cricket still matters to the left-arm seamer.

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Venezuelan migrants among 8 killed by SUV in Texas border town

Venezuelan migrants among 8 killed by SUV in Texas border town

Police in a Texas border city announced manslaughter charges Monday against a local resident who allegedly plowed his SUV into a crowd at a bus stop killing eight men, including several Venezuelan migrants.

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Western Canada seeks urgent help to fight wildfires

Western Canada seeks urgent help to fight wildfires

Canada struggled on Monday to control wildfires that have forced thousands to flee, halted oil production and threaten to raze towns, with the western province of Alberta calling for federal help.

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Opera icon Grace Bumbry dies at 86

Opera icon Grace Bumbry dies at 86

Mezzo-soprano Grace Bumbry, a pioneering Black opera singer who blazed trials and broke barriers, has died, her son and publicist announced Monday. She was 86.

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Police complete recovery of 27 bodies from Peru mine tragedy

Police complete recovery of 27 bodies from Peru mine tragedy

Police have completed the recovery of 27 bodies from a gold mine in southern Peru following a devastating fire, authorities said on Monday.

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Virgin to launch commercial spaceflights in June

Virgin to launch commercial spaceflights in June

Space tourism company Virgin Galactic announced Monday that it is resuming flights with a mission this month, its first in nearly two years, and the launch of commercial trips in June.

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Madrid must halt 'unstoppable' City, not only Haaland - Ancelotti

Madrid must halt 'unstoppable' City, not only Haaland - Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti said his Real Madrid side must stop Manchester City's whole team and not just striker Erling Haaland when they meet in the Champions League semi-finals on Tuesday.

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'Picasso sculptor' exhibiition opens in Malaga

'Picasso sculptor' exhibiition opens in Malaga

An exhibition of sculptures by Picasso, who is better known for his Cubist and surrealist works, opens on Tuesday in the legendary Spanish artist's hometown of Malaga.

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Fulham hit Leicester for five to dent survival hopes

Fulham hit Leicester for five to dent survival hopes

Leicester's chances of Premier League survival suffered a blow as they collapsed to a 5-3 at Fulham on Monday.

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Matthews wins Giro 3rd stage, Evenepoel still in pink

Matthews wins Giro 3rd stage, Evenepoel still in pink

Australian Michael Matthews prevailed in a sprint finish to Monday's third stage of the Giro d'Italia with Remco Evenepoel retaining the leader's pink jersey.

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