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Former cricket captains appeal to Pakistan over Khan health care

Former cricket captains appeal to Pakistan over Khan health care

A group of 21 former international cricket captains, including India's Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, signed a letter to Pakistan's government Sunday regarding the health care of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan.

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Norwegian King Harald's health has 'deteriorated': palace

Norwegian King Harald's health has 'deteriorated': palace

The health of Norway's 89-year-old King Harald V, in hospital due to complications from a blood condition, has "deteriorated" over the weekend, a statement from the palace said Sunday.

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Latest 'Spider-Man' tops American box office for 4th weekend

Latest 'Spider-Man' tops American box office for 4th weekend

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is still riding high in the North American box office, topping ticket sales for the fourth consecutive weekend in cinemas, but sharply down from last week's performance.

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Man City snatch late win in Maresca debut, Iraola's Liverpool rescue dramatic draw

Man City snatch late win in Maresca debut, Iraola's Liverpool rescue dramatic draw

Enzo Maresca made a dramatic start to Manchester City's post-Pep Guardiola era with a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Bournemouth, while Andoni Iraola escaped with a 2-2 draw at Newcastle in his first game as Liverpool boss.

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Szoboszlai's last-gasp leveller rescues Liverpool in Newcastle draw

Szoboszlai's last-gasp leveller rescues Liverpool in Newcastle draw

Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai scored a penalty with the last kick of the game to rescue a dramatic 2-2 draw against Newcastle in Andoni Iraola's first match in charge of the Reds.

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Trump takes starring role at Washington's IndyCar debut

Trump takes starring role at Washington's IndyCar debut

US President Donald Trump rode a ceremonial lap in his armored limousine and waved the green flag to start Sunday's IndyCar race through the streets of Washington, capping celebrations of America's 250th birthday.

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Landfill collapse kills 30 in Guinea

Landfill collapse kills 30 in Guinea

Thirty people died in Guinea's capital Conakry on Sunday when a mound of rubbish in a landfill collapsed before dawn onto neighbouring homes following heavy rains, the government said.

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Villa boss Emery says it's down to  Watkins to explain absence

Villa boss Emery says it's down to Watkins to explain absence

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery insisted it was Ollie Watkins's responsibility to explain his absence from a thumping 4-0 Premier League loss away to Brighton on Sunday.

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'Unbelievable' Cherki proves his point to Man City boss Maresca

'Unbelievable' Cherki proves his point to Man City boss Maresca

Enzo Maresca revealed Rayan Cherki was frustrated to be left on the bench before the "unbelievable" Manchester City playmaker inspired a dramatic 2-1 win against Bournemouth on Sunday.

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Duplantis labours to 'super difficult' pole vault win at Silesia Diamond League

Duplantis labours to 'super difficult' pole vault win at Silesia Diamond League

Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis had a tilt at a new world record, but it wasn't to be, after he'd tied up another victory in the pole vault at the Diamond League meet in Silesia on Sunday.

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