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Stokes celebrates England captaincy call with 64-ball ton

Stokes celebrates England captaincy call with 64-ball ton

Ben Stokes smashed 34 runs in an over to reach a 64-ball century for county side Durham on Friday -- his first innings since being appointed as England Test captain.

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China troubles mar Adidas's first-quarter result

China troubles mar Adidas's first-quarter result

German sportswear giant Adidas reported a drop in its profits in the first quarter on Friday, as widespread coronavirus lockdowns hurt business in key market China.

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Conte praises Liverpool model as he mulls Spurs future

Conte praises Liverpool model as he mulls Spurs future

Antonio Conte said he would have no hesitation in committing his long-term future to Tottenham if he were given the same backing that Jurgen Klopp has enjoyed at Liverpool.

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India to reopen abandoned coal mines as heatwave hits supply

India to reopen abandoned coal mines as heatwave hits supply

India plans to lease abandoned coal pits to private mining companies, a government official said Friday, in an effort to ramp up production as power outages exacerbate a sweltering heatwave.

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Bayern Munich look to shake Ibiza headache in home finale

Bayern Munich look to shake Ibiza headache in home finale

Bayern Munich will look to ease the headache from their Ibiza trip with a convincing home win over relegation-threatened Stuttgart this Sunday before finally lifting the Bundesliga trophy.

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Bali to deport Russian couple for nude photos on sacred tree

Bali to deport Russian couple for nude photos on sacred tree

A Russian influencer and her husband will be deported from Bali after staging a nude photo shoot on a sacred tree in violation of local culture, officials on the Indonesian holiday island said Friday.

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Israel hunts Palestinians after three killed in axe attack

Israel hunts Palestinians after three killed in axe attack

Israel conducted a large-scale manhunt on Friday for two Palestinians suspected of killing three Israelis in an axe attack that came as the Jewish state marked its founding.

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'King of streets': Last skateboarder on Ukraine front

'King of streets': Last skateboarder on Ukraine front

The baby-faced teenager in baggy shorts races his skateboard past the bombed burger joint and hit Peace Square just as air raid sirens rolled over the Ukrainian front.

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Howe hopes Newcastle can take advantage of Man City Euro exit

Howe hopes Newcastle can take advantage of Man City Euro exit

Eddie Howe says his side must be the "best Newcastle we can be" as he aims to take advantage of Manchester City's emotionally draining Champions League exit when the teams meet on Sunday.

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Police tear-gas students as strike hits Sri Lanka

Police tear-gas students as strike hits Sri Lanka

Police again fired tear gas and water cannon at students trying to storm Sri Lanka's parliament Friday as the country was brought to a halt by a trade union strike demanding the government step down.

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