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Singer Aretha Franklin, 'queen of soul', dies aged 76

US soul singer Aretha Franklin died in her Detroit, Michigan home on Thursday morning, her publicist Gwendolyn Quinn stated on behalf of the family.

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Fossil genome shows hybrid of two extinct species of human

A team of scientists has announced remains of a human girl from about 50 thousand years ago had one Neanderthal parent and one Denisovan parent, two different species of humans, both species now extinct.

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Real Madrid agrees with Chelsea FC to sign goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois

English football club Chelsea FC announced reaching an agreement with Spanish-capital club Real Madrid to transfer Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois to Madrid. Real Mardid via their official website said Courtois "has signed for the club for the next six seasons."

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Football: Manchester City beats Chelsea 2-0 to win English Community Shield

Defending English Premier League winners Manchester City defeated London-based football club Chelsea FC 2–0 at the Wembley Stadium to win the 2018 Community Shield. Sergio Agüero scored one goal in each half.

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Brazilian footballer Gabriel Jesus signs contract extension with Manchester City

English football club Manchester City announced Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus signed a contract extension adding two years to his contract with the club. Jesus's new contract runs until 2023.

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