England's Brook and Jacks get Lions chance against South Africa
Uncapped batters Harry Brook and Will Jacks will hope to impress after being named Friday in a 13-strong England Lions squad for the national A side's tour match against South Africa next week.
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Drought-hit Mont Blanc shuts shelters to dissuade hikers
Authorities in the French Alps said Friday they had closed down two popular mountain shelters used by Mont Blanc climbers because of potentially deadly drought-related rockfalls.
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Lewandowski faces 'huge challenge' at Barcelona
Polish striker Robert Lewandowski said he was aware of the "huge challenge" which awaits him at Barcelona as he was presented at the Camp Nou on Friday a week before La Liga kicks off.
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Lightning strike near White House kills two people
Two people were killed and two more were in critical condition on Friday after a lightning strike near the White House the night before, police in the US capital said.
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Stocks fall after US jobs growth surges
Stock markets slid Friday as a much stronger-than-expected US jobs report raised the prospect that the Federal Reserve will maintain its aggressive monetary policy to combat inflation.
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Newcastle tie down manager Howe to 'long-term deal'
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe signed a new "long-term" contract on Friday, just nine months after arriving at St James' Park.
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Lewandwoski faces 'huge challenge' at Barcelona
Polish striker Robert Lewandowski said he was aware of the "huge challenge" which awaits him at Barcelona as he was presented at the Camp Nou on Friday a week before La Liga kicks off.
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Saudi exhibit offers immersive look at Prophet's Hijrah trek
A Saudi museum is using filmed re-enactments and contemporary artwork to depict a key episode from Prophet Mohammed's life that led to the establishment of the Muslim community.
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US job growth surges by half a million in July, wages rise
US employment made a surprise recovery to pre-pandemic levels in July, news that was welcomed by President Joe Biden ahead of key midterm elections -- but which fuels concerns over sky-high inflation.
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Injured Mbappe ruled out of PSG season opener
Kylian Mbappe will miss Paris Saint-Germain's first Ligue 1 outing of the new season this weekend against Clermont with an adductor injury, his club said on Friday.
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