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'Ring the bells': residents recall escape from deadly Spanish wildfire

'Ring the bells': residents recall escape from deadly Spanish wildfire

As flames raced toward the Spanish village of Bedar, Manoli Ramos received a desperate order from the mayor: run to the church and ring the bells to warn residents of the danger closing in.

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India strike early before England lose Jones in women's Test at Lord's

India strike early before England lose Jones in women's Test at Lord's

India struck three early blows before capturing the prize wicket of Amy Jones in the inaugural women's Test at Lord's on Saturday.

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Paris landmarks shutter early as quarter of France swelters under heatwave

Paris landmarks shutter early as quarter of France swelters under heatwave

The Eiffel Tower and other Paris landmarks announced early closures over the weekend as a quarter of mainland France was under the highest heat alert level on Saturday in the third heatwave to hit the country since May.

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Ireland tame Japan 36-20 to stretch win streak to six

Ireland tame Japan 36-20 to stretch win streak to six

A new-look Ireland ground out a 36-20 victory over an energetic Japan in the Nations Championship on Saturday to stretch their win streak to six.

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Marc Marquez claims pole at Germany MotoGP, Bezzecchi breaks collarbone

Marc Marquez claims pole at Germany MotoGP, Bezzecchi breaks collarbone

Marc Marquez secured pole position for the Germany MotoGP after the Spaniard set the fastest time on his Ducati in qualifying at the Sachsenring on Saturday, but Marco Bezzecchi will miss the rest of the weekend after breaking his collarbone following a heavy fall.

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Nearly 2 million people flee in China as typhoon lashes Taiwan, Japan islands

Nearly 2 million people flee in China as typhoon lashes Taiwan, Japan islands

Nearly two million people have fled their homes in China as an approaching typhoon lashed northern Taiwan and Japan's remote southwestern islands on Saturday, toppling trees and leaving tens of thousands without power.

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Marc Marquez claims pole at Germany MotoGP

Marc Marquez claims pole at Germany MotoGP

Marc Marquez secured pole position for the Germany MotoGP after the Spaniard set the fastest time on his Ducati in qualifying at the Sachsenring on Saturday.

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Firefighters gain upper hand on deadly Spain wildfire

Firefighters gain upper hand on deadly Spain wildfire

Firefighters aided by better weather on Saturday gained the upper hand on one of Spain's deadliest wildfires as survivors described "horrific" and terrifying moments as they escaped the flames.

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France roar back to overwhelm Australia 42-26 in Nations Championship

France roar back to overwhelm Australia 42-26 in Nations Championship

France came back from a nine-point half-time deficit to beat Australia 42-26 in a pulsating Nations Championship clash in Brisbane on Saturday.

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France overwhelm Australia 42-26 in Nations Championship

France overwhelm Australia 42-26 in Nations Championship

France came back from a nine-point half-time deficit to beat Australia 42-26 in a pulsating Nations Championship clash in Brisbane on Saturday.

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