19 August 2019
All eyes are on Steve Smith's recovery from concussion ahead of the third Ashes Test. Before he can torment England again, he will need to pass a battery of medical tests.
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18 Aug: Police in the US state of Oregon seize a number of weapons as hundreds of far-right protesters and counter-demonstrators rally in the city of Portland.... more
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