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Ferrari's Charles Leclerc goes fastest in the first practice session of the Mexico City Grand Prix.
G20 'family photo' cancelled after protests over presence of Russian minister
European foreign ministers refused to be pictured with Sergei Lavrov at the summit being held in Atlanta.
G20 'family photo' cancelled after protests over presence of Russian minister
European foreign ministers refused to be pictured with Sergei Lavrov at the summit being held in Atlanta.
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South Africa set up an epic final day of their decisive Test against Australia by batting throughout the fourth day. What does history suggest could happen?
South Africa-Australia set for classic finale – what does history suggest could happen?
South Africa set up an epic final day of their decisive Test against Australia by batting throughout the fourth day. What does history suggest could happen?
Canada stops using 'avalanche dogs' for rescues in Rocky Mountains, stirring outrage
A 55-year-old dog rescue programme that has found missing hikers and children in the Canadian wilderness was axed as part of government budget cuts.
Canada stops using 'avalanche dogs' for rescues in Rocky Mountains, stirring outrage
A 55-year-old dog rescue programme that has found missing hikers and children in the Canadian wilderness was axed as part of government budget cuts.
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The meeting involved representatives from the UK's four nations to discuss devolving more powers to regions and cities.
'No nation left behind' says Burnham after meeting first ministers in Glasgow
The meeting involved representatives from the UK's four nations to discuss devolving more powers to regions and cities.
What Howe could bring to Man Utd - and what are the challenges?
Eddie Howe is being linked with the Manchester United job, but what are some of the considerations for him and the club?
What Howe could bring to Man Utd - and what are the challenges?
Eddie Howe is being linked with the Manchester United job, but what are some of the considerations for him and the club?
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From Barbie doll to bench - how Ellie Kildunne slipped from Red Roses' XV
Ellie Kildunne has been the Red Roses' figurehead throughout their rise to world champions, so why is she on the bench for Friday night's Test against the USA?
From her own Barbie doll to bench - how Ellie Kildunne slipped from Red Roses' XV
Ellie Kildunne has been the Red Roses' figurehead throughout their rise to world champions, so why is she on the bench for Friday night's Test against the USA?