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England survive scare to seal 3-0 sweep against Pakistan

England survive scare to seal 3-0 sweep against Pakistan

England overcame a major wobble to beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third Test at Edgbaston on Saturday, sealing a 3-0 series sweep.

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From obscurity to smashing sixes: Pakistan's Razaullah rises to stardom

From obscurity to smashing sixes: Pakistan's Razaullah rises to stardom

A young Razaullah arrived in the northern Pakistani city of Mardan with his two elder brothers, dreaming to make it big in cricket with his thunderbolt deliveries and powerful hitting.

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Trump says Irish unification would be 'fantastic'

Trump says Irish unification would be 'fantastic'

Donald Trump said Saturday he would "love to see" a united Ireland, wading into a politically sensitive subject as he embarked on a two-day Irish visit that blurs the lines between his presidency and personal business interests.

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Bezzecchi takes pole for San Marino MotoGP

Bezzecchi takes pole for San Marino MotoGP

Italian Marco Bezzecchi stormed to pole position in a Misano track record time at the San Marino Grand Prix on Saturday, edging out reigning MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez.

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Bodies of Philippines ferry fire victims brought ashore as toll hits 35

Bodies of Philippines ferry fire victims brought ashore as toll hits 35

Philippine disaster agency workers carried coffins to a cemetery in the resort town of Coron on Saturday, intended for the temporary burial of victims of a ferry fire that has killed dozens of people.

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Flick warns Barca stars to keep focus after perfect start

Flick warns Barca stars to keep focus after perfect start

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick warned his players Saturday that any drop in focus could bring them crashing back down to earth after a spectacular start to the season.

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Korda finally beaten as Europe grasp slender Solheim lead

Korda finally beaten as Europe grasp slender Solheim lead

World number one Nelly Korda finally tasted defeat in a Solheim Cup foursomes match on Saturday, as Europe took a precious 7-5 lead over the United States after a dramatic session.

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French police suspect train derailment was sabotage

French police suspect train derailment was sabotage

Investigators suspect that a train derailment in northwest France which injured 44, one gravely, was the result of sabotage, a police source told AFP on Saturday.

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Quebec Brokerage Qubit Insurance Announces New Data on Coverage Shortfalls as Rebuilding Costs Rise

Quebec Brokerage Qubit Insurance Announces New Data on Coverage Shortfalls as Rebuilding Costs Rise

Qubit Insurance, an independent, AMF-licensed brokerage serving clients across Quebec, has revealed that a significant portion of Quebec homeowners may be underinsured due to rising construction costs. In a recent review of 1,200 new client policies, the brokerage found that 38% were underinsured relative to current rebuilding costs by an average of 16%.

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Trump lands in Ireland for golf tournament, PM talks

Trump lands in Ireland for golf tournament, PM talks

Donald Trump landed in Ireland under tight security Saturday for two days of diplomacy and golf, on a trip that again blurs the lines between his presidency and personal business interests.

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