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India present huge ODI challenge for transformed Zimbabwe

India present huge ODI challenge for transformed Zimbabwe

Transformed Zimbabwe face their biggest challenge since Dave Houghton became coach two months ago when they host India in a series of three one-day internationals, starting on Thursday.

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Arrest tally in El Salvador gang crackdown reaches 50,000

Arrest tally in El Salvador gang crackdown reaches 50,000

El Salvador has arrested some 50,000 suspected gang members since President Nayib Bukele launched a "war" in March on criminal groups terrorizing the country, the head of the country's police force announced Tuesday.

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Serena Williams beaten by Raducanu at WTA Cincinnati Masters

Serena Williams beaten by Raducanu at WTA Cincinnati Masters

Serena Williams bowed out of the WTA/ATP Cincinnati Masters at the first hurdle on Tuesday, losing in straight sets to US Open champion Emma Raducanu as the end of her glittering career looms ever closer.

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Biden signs major climate change, health care law

Biden signs major climate change, health care law

President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed into law a big climate change and health care spending bill, giving Democrats another boost ahead of midterm elections in which Republicans are suddenly less certain of their predicted crushing victory.

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A primate suspect: US monkey dials 911

A primate suspect: US monkey dials 911

California cops rushed to a zoo after a 911 call -- only to find it had been placed by a mischievous monkey.

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'Das Boot' director Wolfgang Petersen dead at 81

'Das Boot' director Wolfgang Petersen dead at 81

German director Wolfgang Petersen, who achieved international fame with films "Das Boot," "Outbreak" and "Air Force One," has died from pancreatic cancer, a spokeswoman said. He was 81.

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Cuba authorizes foreign investment in wholesale, retail

Cuba authorizes foreign investment in wholesale, retail

The Cuban government has announced it will allow foreign investment in domestic wholesale and retail trade for the first time in 60 years, in a move aimed at addressing critical shortages of goods.

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US cuts water supply for some states, Mexico as drought bites

US cuts water supply for some states, Mexico as drought bites

Water supplies to some US states and Mexico will be cut to avoid "catastrophic collapse" of the Colorado River, Washington officials said Tuesday, as a historic drought bites.

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'The Flash' star Ezra Miller seeking treatment for mental health

'The Flash' star Ezra Miller seeking treatment for mental health

Ezra Miller, the troubled star of Warner Bros' major upcoming superhero movie "The Flash," is seeking treatment for mental health issues after a string of high-profile controversies, the actor said.

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Brighton sign Ecuador's Estupinan from Villarreal

Brighton sign Ecuador's Estupinan from Villarreal

Brighton signed Ecuador defender Pervis Estupinan from Spanish side Villarreal on Tuesday in a deal worth a reported £17 million ($20 million).

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