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McGregor 'destroyed' in 69 seconds on UFC return from five-year layoff

McGregor 'destroyed' in 69 seconds on UFC return from five-year layoff

Former double world champion Conor McGregor lost to Max Holloway after only 69 seconds because of a right knee injury on Saturday, in his return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship after a five-year layoff.

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US senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies age 71

US senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies age 71

Prominent US Senator Lindsey Graham, a key ally of President Donald Trump, died on Saturday aged 71 following a "brief and sudden illness," his office said.

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Hundreds return home as deadly Spain wildfire nears control

Hundreds return home as deadly Spain wildfire nears control

A wildfire that has killed at least 12 people in southern Spain was close to being brought under control Sunday, allowing hundreds of evacuated residents to return home as firefighters worked to fully stabilise the blaze, offficials said.

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England, Argentina to renew bitter rivalry in World Cup semi-final

England, Argentina to renew bitter rivalry in World Cup semi-final

England and Argentina will meet on Wednesday in a blockbuster World Cup semi-final infused with decades of bitter rivalry after they battled past Norway and Switzerland respectively in the quarter-finals.

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Argentina's Scaloni says England World Cup semi 'just a football game'

Argentina's Scaloni says England World Cup semi 'just a football game'

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni insisted Wednesday's heavyweight World Cup semi-final against England was "just a football game" after his side beat Switzerland 3-1 in the last eight.

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In Sicily, drones at work to predict volcanic eruptions

In Sicily, drones at work to predict volcanic eruptions

Hovering over the volcano, a buzzing drone pauses in front of a laser beam on the crater's edge, as researchers test whether the devices can measure gases to predict eruptions.

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Argentina know how to suffer, says Alvarez after Swiss World Cup test

Argentina know how to suffer, says Alvarez after Swiss World Cup test

Julian Alvarez said "you have to know how to suffer" after Argentina came through yet another gruelling World Cup test to beat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in the quarter-finals following extra-time on Saturday.

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McGregor loses in 69 seconds on UFC return from five-year layoff

McGregor loses in 69 seconds on UFC return from five-year layoff

Former double world champion Conor McGregor lost to Max Holloway after only 69 seconds because of a right knee injury on Saturday, in his return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship after a five-year layoff.

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Iran strikes Gulf neighbours after new US attacks

Iran strikes Gulf neighbours after new US attacks

Tehran announced it was closing the Strait of Hormuz Sunday and launched missiles and drones at its Gulf neighbours, in retaliation for new US strikes following an attack by Iranian forces on a merchant vessel that was abandoned in flames by its crew.

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Car crisis takes toll on Germany's young engineers

Car crisis takes toll on Germany's young engineers

Despite a year of searching, previous stints at big automotive suppliers and sending out about 50 applications, German software engineer Max Peil is still looking for a job.

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