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Lake wins Wales captaincy race ahead of Morgan

Lake wins Wales captaincy race ahead of Morgan

Dewi Lake has been named Wales rugby union captain for their forthcoming internationals after beating Jac Morgan to the role.

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Hundreds of schools close as UK braces for record-breaking heatwave

Hundreds of schools close as UK braces for record-breaking heatwave

The UK braced for a record-breaking heatwave Tuesday as hundreds of schools closed early for the next two days and train companies slashed services.

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Reports of Dupont inclusion in France squad 'bordering on annoying' says Galthie

Reports of Dupont inclusion in France squad 'bordering on annoying' says Galthie

France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Tuesday reports about Antoine Dupont's participation in the Nations Championship was "bordering on annoying" after he named a preliminary squad for the three Tests in July.

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ACTIVIST SHAREHOLDER FILES SCHEDULE 13D IN EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC.

ACTIVIST SHAREHOLDER FILES SCHEDULE 13D IN EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC.

ACTIVIST SHAREHOLDER FILES SCHEDULE 13D IN EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC. 

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England coach McCullum denies rift with 'good friend' Stokes

England coach McCullum denies rift with 'good friend' Stokes

England coach Brendon McCullum has denied his relationship with Ben Stokes was damaged by the nightclub controversy that forced the captain into exile for the second Test defeat against New Zealand.

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Europe: the world's fastest-warming continent

Europe: the world's fastest-warming continent

The latest heatwave sweeping across Europe is a stark reminder that it is the world's fastest-warming continent, stretching into an Arctic that is heating at an even greater pace.

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Gennaro Gattuso returns to coaching with Lazio after Italy debacle

Gennaro Gattuso returns to coaching with Lazio after Italy debacle

Gennaro Gattuso will make his return to coaching with Lazio after being hired by the ailing Serie A club on Tuesday, nearly three months after his short tenure as Italy coach ended in World Cup qualification failure.

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Why the heat is wreaking havoc on Europe's trains

Why the heat is wreaking havoc on Europe's trains

The extreme heat baking much of Europe this week is exposing the limits of rail infrastructure made during cooler times, leading to delays and cancellations along with warnings to travellers with health problems to avoid trips if possible.

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Europe heatwave closes schools, threatens health

Europe heatwave closes schools, threatens health

Workers stewed at their posts and children stayed home from school on Tuesday as a choking early-summer heatwave smothered much of western Europe.

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India monsoon sweeps north but brings less rain than usual

India monsoon sweeps north but brings less rain than usual

Long-awaited monsoon rains arrived in India's financial capital Mumbai on Tuesday, cooling weeks of blazing heat despite persistent fears of water shortages with total rainfall so far staying below the long-term average.

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