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UK transport minister latest Tory MP to unveil bid to replace Johnson

UK transport minister latest Tory MP to unveil bid to replace Johnson

Britain's transport secretary on Saturday became the fifth Conservative MP to launch a bid to succeed Prime Minister Boris Johnson, a long-shot addition to the growing and already acrimonious leadership race.

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Thousands celebrate Berlin techno music festival

Thousands celebrate Berlin techno music festival

Thousands of revellers hit Berlin's streets on Saturday for a techno music celebration created by the DJ who once made the German capital Europe's hub for the genre.

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Sri Lanka's president to resign after being chased from home

Sri Lanka's president to resign after being chased from home

Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa announced his resignation on Saturday, hours after a crowd of angry protesters chased him from his residence, as months of frustration brought on by an unprecedented economic crisis boiled over.

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Subs Adams, Anscombe combine to give Wales historic Springboks win

Subs Adams, Anscombe combine to give Wales historic Springboks win

Replacements Josh Adams and Gareth Anscombe combined to give Wales a series-levelling 13-12 Test win over South Africa on Saturday -- their first success against the Springboks in the republic after 58 years of trying.

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Jabeur still Tunisia's pride despite Wimbledon loss

Jabeur still Tunisia's pride despite Wimbledon loss

Hailing her as the "nation's pride" and "ambassador of happiness", Tunisians remained enthralled with tennis star Ons Jabeur Saturday, celebrating her presence in the prestigious Wimbledon final despite her loss.

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Kumar bowls India to T20 series win over England

Kumar bowls India to T20 series win over England

India overpowered England by 49 runs to win the second Twenty20 international at Edgbaston on Saturday as they took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

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Max Verstappen sprints to another Red Bull Ring success

Max Verstappen sprints to another Red Bull Ring success

Max Verstappen tamed the Red Bull Ring again with success in the sprint on Saturday to secure pole for the Austrian Grand Prix and extend his lead in the world championship.

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Pogacar fears for Tour de France after Covid-hit eighth stage

Pogacar fears for Tour de France after Covid-hit eighth stage

Defending champion Tadej Pogacar said Saturday he fears that Covid could wreak havoc on this year's Tour de France after the Slovenian tightened his grip on the leader's yellow jersey after stage eight.

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Sri Lanka protesters set prime minister's home alight, president flees

Sri Lanka protesters set prime minister's home alight, president flees

Sri Lankan protesters set the prime minister's private home on fire, hours after chasing the president from his residence, as months of frustration over an unprecedented economic crisis boiled over on Saturday.

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Mexican ex-president linked to brutal repression dead at 100

Mexican ex-president linked to brutal repression dead at 100

Former Mexican president Luis Echeverria Alvarez, known for brutal repression of political opponents, has died at the age of 100, the government said Saturday.

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