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Spain striker Paralluelo joins Lyon from Barcelona
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Six ancient Comoros medinas join UNESCO's heritage list
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Houthis vow retaliation for Saudi strikes as conflict deepens
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Turk's term as UN human rights chief extended despite US warnings
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Trump orders disclaimer signs outside museum of American history
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US measles outbreak the worst in 35 years: official data
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Trump weighs harder Iran strikes as conflict widens
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US panel endorses more unproven if buzzy peptides
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ICC prosecutor Karim Khan removed over 'serious misconduct'
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Paramount agrees to delay Warner Bros. merger
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Venezuela to withdraw from International Criminal Court
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Trump says hasn't decided on big Iran strikes, Tehran getting 'serious'
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ICC members vote to dismiss embattled prosecutor Karim Khan
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Ferrari boss cautious after Hamilton and Leclerc shine in Hungary
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Trump says EU to pay 'very big price' for Google fine
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Michael Kim fires 59 at PGA Tour 3M Open
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US court rules abortion pill restrictions 'unlawful'
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