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25,000 rally in Madrid demanding state pension guarantees

25,000 rally in Madrid demanding state pension guarantees

Authorities said 25,000 people marched through central Madrid on Saturday demanding protection for the Spanish state pension scheme, one of the hot topics in a parliamentary election next month.

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Alexander Skarsgard and his viral 'Wicker' transformation

Alexander Skarsgard and his viral 'Wicker' transformation

Alexander Skarsgard says he could hardly wait to become the plaited fantasy husband conjured up for a lonely woman in the whimsical romantic drama "Wicker."

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Brazil's Andrade returns to take vault gold at worlds

Brazil's Andrade returns to take vault gold at worlds

Brazilian gymnastics star Rebeca Andrade capped her return after a two-year break with gold in the women's vault at the world championships in Rotterdam on Saturday.

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Man City beaten by Aston Villa to end perfect Premier League start

Man City beaten by Aston Villa to end perfect Premier League start

Manchester City's perfect Premier League start came to a crashing halt in a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa as Nicolas Jackson's double extended an upturn in form for Unai Emery's new-look side.

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Luis Enrique says PSG unbothered by Lyon match switch

Luis Enrique says PSG unbothered by Lyon match switch

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said Saturday that his team did not care their Ligue 1 clash with Lyon had been put back, would not be distracted because it now clashes with the Ballon d'Or and were not deflated by their latest injuries.

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US gymnast Richard wins floor exercise gold at worlds

US gymnast Richard wins floor exercise gold at worlds

American Frederick Richard won the floor exercise title at the world gymnastics championships in Rotterdam on Saturday, finishing ahead of Britain's Jake Jarman and Israel's Artem Dolgopyat.

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Moltzan upstages Shiffrin to win season-opening World Cup giant slalom

Moltzan upstages Shiffrin to win season-opening World Cup giant slalom

Paula Moltzan upstaged feted US teammate Mikaela Shiffrin to win the season-opening women's World Cup giant slalom in Soelden on Saturday.

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UK police says 'claims' over Meghan Markle's dad not sent to other law enforcement

UK police says 'claims' over Meghan Markle's dad not sent to other law enforcement

London's Metropolitan Police confirmed Saturday it had received a letter in 2019 about a "number of claims" relating to the father of Prince Harry's wife Meghan Markle.

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Infantino says backed by 'vast majority' in bid for re-election

Infantino says backed by 'vast majority' in bid for re-election

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said he has the backing of the "vast, vast majority" of member associations in his bid for re-election despite criticism of his aborted World Cup selloff plan.

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Top-ranked Rybakina to face Fernandez for Ningbo title

Top-ranked Rybakina to face Fernandez for Ningbo title

Top-ranked Elena Rybakina closed in on her fourth WTA title of the year as she beat Diana Shnaider on Saturday to set up a Ningbo Open final against Leylah Fernandez.

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