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South Africa skipper Elgar sick of 'Bazball' talk ahead of England Tests

South Africa skipper Elgar sick of 'Bazball' talk ahead of England Tests

South Africa captain Dean Elgar said on Tuesday he was fed up with discussing England's new swashbuckling 'Bazball' approach to Test cricket on the eve of their series opener at Lord's.

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Polish firemen pull tonnes of dead fish from Oder river

Polish firemen pull tonnes of dead fish from Oder river

Polish firefighters said Tuesday they had recovered 100 tonnes of dead fish from the Oder river running through Germany and Poland, deepening concerns of an environmental disaster.

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US industrial output jumps in July on solid manufacturing gain

US industrial output jumps in July on solid manufacturing gain

A solid rebound in American manufacturing, especially vehicles, following two months of declines, help push overall industrial production up in July, the Federal Reserve said Tuesday.

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England's Stokes glad to see South Africa wade into 'Bazball' debate

England's Stokes glad to see South Africa wade into 'Bazball' debate

Ben Stokes said on Tuesday he was happy to hear South Africa players talking about England's new swashbuckling "Bazball" approach ahead of the first Test at Lord's even as he has distanced himself from the hype.

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Ireland all-rounder Kevin O'Brien retires from international cricket

Ireland all-rounder Kevin O'Brien retires from international cricket

Ireland all-rounder Kevin O'Brien on Tuesday announced his retirement from international cricket after falling out of contention for this year's T20 World Cup in Australia.

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Van Dijk says Nunez must 'control himself' after Liverpool red card

Van Dijk says Nunez must 'control himself' after Liverpool red card

Virgil van Dijk said new Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez must learn to "control himself" after being sent off for a reckless headbutt during Monday's 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace.

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England recall fit-again Foakes for South Africa opener

England recall fit-again Foakes for South Africa opener

England have recalled fit-again wicketkeeper Ben Foakes for the first Test against South Africa at Lord's starting on Wednesday.

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Rohingya demand security as UN rights chief visits Bangladesh camps

Rohingya demand security as UN rights chief visits Bangladesh camps

Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh on Tuesday implored the United Nations rights chief for protection after recent murders that have again left members of the stateless minority fearful for their safety.

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Kenyan women make history with record election wins

Kenyan women make history with record election wins

Kenyans have elected a record number of women to positions of power in this month's polls, with the list including seven governors, three senators and 26 MPs, in a step towards gender equality.

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Spain firefighters battle to control huge Valencia wildfire

Spain firefighters battle to control huge Valencia wildfire

Some 300 firefighters spent a difficult night battling a huge wildfire in southeastern Spain that has burnt through nearly 10,000 hectares in an area notoriously difficult to access, officials said Tuesday.

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