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<p>Luis Rubiales resfuses to resign from his post as Spanish FA president</p>

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And Just Like That... is the worst show on television

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<p> The British Skin Foundation advises wearing sunscreen to all areas of skin exposed to the sun</p>

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Spain World Cup winner Alexia Putellas, pictured, says she stands with her team-mate Jenni Hermoso after Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales refused to resign on Friday (Isabel Infantes/PA)

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