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New Zealand hooker Bell out of South Africa tour with calf strain

New Zealand hooker Bell out of South Africa tour with calf strain

New Zealand hooker George Bell has returned home from South Africa after suffering a calf strain while training in Cape Town, the All Blacks announced on Tuesday.

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WWII shells surface in wildfire-ravaged French village

WWII shells surface in wildfire-ravaged French village

A huge forest fire near Bordeaux in southwestern France has revealed World War II shells in the village of Le Porge, where all residents returned to their homes on Monday after days of demining operations.

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Trump attorney general pick looks set to clear US Senate hurdle

Trump attorney general pick looks set to clear US Senate hurdle

President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche appeared on track Monday to become the next US attorney general after two Republican senators dropped their opposition to his nomination.

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Last Scottish island bird hunt banned after almost 500 years

Last Scottish island bird hunt banned after almost 500 years

A centuries-old annual bird chick hunt on a remote Scottish island, known as the Guga Hunt, has been banned this year, the authorities said Monday, citing conservation concerns.

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Hong Kong China Rugby Sets New Standard for Connected Fan Experiences With Tixserve and Tradable Bits

Hong Kong China Rugby Sets New Standard for Connected Fan Experiences With Tixserve and Tradable Bits

The 50th Anniversary Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens United Mobile Ticketing, Fan Engagement and First-Party Data in a Single Digital Experience

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Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises past 6,000

Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises past 6,000

The twin quakes that shattered Venezuela in June killed 6,125 people, National Assembly Chief Jorge Rodriguez said Monday.

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Fritz outguns Jodar to win ATP Washington title

Fritz outguns Jodar to win ATP Washington title

World number 10 Taylor Fritz held off 19-year-old Spaniard Rafael Jodar 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 on Monday to claim his first ATP title of 2026 in the rain-delayed final at Washington.

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Shafique, Babar lead strong Pakistan reply against West Indies

Shafique, Babar lead strong Pakistan reply against West Indies

Abdullah Shafique struck his sixth Test century and Babar Azam closed in on a hundred as Pakistan reached 266-2 in reply to West Indies' 344 on day two of the second Test in Trinidad on Monday.

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Major League Soccer names LAFC co-owner Berg as next commissioner

Major League Soccer names LAFC co-owner Berg as next commissioner

Major League Soccer (MLS) named Los Angeles FC co-managing owner Larry Berg as the league's next commissioner on Monday, saying he will take the helm from Don Garber on January 1, 2027.

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Defending champ Shelton finding tournament sweet spot in Montreal

Defending champ Shelton finding tournament sweet spot in Montreal

Ben Shelton doesn't want to miss his chances on court as he begins the defense of his ATP Montreal Masters title with the goal of arriving in full flow at the US Open.

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