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Italy beat Estonia in World Cup qualifier before contested Israel clash
Italy beat Estonia 3-1 in Saturday's 2026 World Cup qualifier in Tallinn before a contested Group I fixture with Israel which will be flanked by pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
Palestinians find Gaza City in ruins, Hamas to start releasing hostages Monday
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians returned to a devastated Gaza City on Saturday, as Hamas said it would start releasing Israeli hostages on Monday morning as part of the first phase of US President Donald Trump's peace plan.
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Gerrard rejects chance of Rangers return
Former Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard has ruled himself out of contention to return for a second stint as manager of struggling Rangers, reports said on Saturday.
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Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton dead at 79: report
Actress Diane Keaton, known for her Oscar-winning performance in 1977's "Annie Hall" and her role in "The Godfather" films, has died at age 79, People magazine reported Saturday.
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Madagascar soldiers join protesters as thousands gather in Antananarivo
A military contingent joined thousands of anti-government demonstrators in Madagascar on Saturday, calling on security forces to "refuse orders to shoot" and condemning police action to quell over two weeks of youth-led protests that have rocked the Indian Ocean island.
Police disperse pro-Palestinian activists outside Israel v Norway match
Norwegian police on Saturday dispersed a gathering of pro-Palestinian activists with tear gas and made several arrests in Oslo during Israel's defeat to Norway in a World Cup qualifier, according to AFP journalists.
French PM races to form government before budget deadline
France's newly reappointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Saturday scrambled to get an austerity budget approved, as more parties threatened to topple him again, after his first term lasted only 27 days.
Palestinians find Gaza City in ruins as Hamas warns tough talks ahead
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians returned to a devastated Gaza City on Saturday, as Hamas warned the next stage in US President Donald Trump's peace plan would be more difficult than the first.
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Haaland fires Norway closer to World Cup return in easy win over Israel
Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick despite missing a penalty as Norway cruised to a 5-0 thrashing of Israel on Saturday to edge closer to qualifying for a first World Cup since 1998.
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Eighteen presumed dead after blast at US explosives factory
Eighteen people are presumed dead after a huge blast at an explosives factory in Tennessee, officials said Saturday.
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At least 37 dead in Mexico floods
Floods caused by torrential rains have killed at least 37 people in Mexico in recent days and left behind a trail of destruction, the government said Saturday.
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Gamers fight in France as Evo comes to Europe
They may have come from around the world to the French Riviera. But the only views they were interested in were on computer monitors inside a hangar-like exhibition space.
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Sciver-Brunt, Ecclestone power England to summit of Women's World Cup
England stamped their authority on the Women's World Cup with a commanding 89-run win over Sri Lanka in Colombo on Saturday, powered by a classy hundred from Nat Sciver-Brunt and a masterly spell of spin from Sophie Ecclestone.
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Simmonds guides Pau to Top 14 summit with Bayonne win
English fly-half Joe Simmonds scored 22 points to lifted Pau to the summit of the French Top 14 on Saturday with a 47-24 success over in-form Bayonne.
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Madagascar soldiers join protestors as thousands gather in Antananarivo
Soldiers joined thousands of anti-government demonstrators in Madagascar on Saturday, calling on security forces to "refuse orders to shoot" and condemning police action to quell over two weeks of protests that have rocked the Indian Ocean island.
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Pro-Palestinian march, actions at Israel v Norway match
Several hundred people demonstrated and expressed support for the Palestinian cause in Oslo on Saturday as Israel faced Norway in a football World Cup qualifier, AFP journalists reported.
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Pogacar chats with Merckx after Il Lombardia landmark
Tadej Pogacar revealed that he had a chat with Eddy Merckx after winning Il Lombardia for a record-breaking fifth straight time on Saturday, emulating the cycling icon.
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Pogacar caps stunning season with fifth straight Il Lombardia triumph
Tadej Pogacar won the Monument Il Lombardia for a fifth time in as many years on Saturday, equalling Fausto Coppi's record of victories in the season-ending race.
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Pogacar wins cycling's Il Lombardia for fifth consecutive year
Tadej Pogacar won the cycling Monument Il Lombardia for a fifth time in as many years on Saturday, equalling Fausto Coppi's record of victories in the season-ending race.
Politics
Zelensky urges Trump to end Ukraine war like in 'the Middle East'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Donald Trump to broker peace in Ukraine like in "the Middle East" during a phone call Saturday, saying if Trump could stop one war, "others can be stopped as well".
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Madagascar soldiers join protestors
Groups of Madagascar soldiers joined thousands of protestors in the capital Saturday, AFP reporters said, after announcing they would refuse any orders to shoot demonstrators.
Qualifier Vacherot ousts ailing Djokovic, sets up Shanghai final with cousin
An ailing Novak Djokovic was knocked out of the Shanghai Masters semi-finals on Saturday by world number 204 Valentin Vacherot, who will face his cousin Arthur Rinderknech in a surprise all-family final.
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Pegula ends Sabalenka's perfect Wuhan record to set up Gauff final
Jessica Pegula fought back to end Aryna Sabalenka's perfect record in Wuhan with a dramatic 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) victory in the semi-finals on Saturday and will face Coco Gauff for the title.
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Jadeja says Gill's ton of runs a 'good sign' for Indian cricket
Captain Shubman Gill struck his fifth Test century of the year to put India firmly in control against West Indies on Saturday, earning praise from his deputy Ravindra Jadeja for his remarkable consistency.
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Mbappe and Konate out of France's World Cup qualifier in Iceland
Kylian Mbappe and Ibrahima Konate have been ruled out of Monday's 2026 World Cup qualifier in Iceland where France could book their ticket to next year's tournament.
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Palestinians return to devastated Gaza City as truce holds
Thousands of displaced Palestinians returned to a devastated Gaza City on Saturday, the second day of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, with many stunned by the destruction even as others were relieved to find their homes still standing.
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Spinners keep India in command after Gill ton against West Indies
India's spinners struck regular blows to dent West Indies' reply as the hosts extended their dominance in the second Test after a fluent century from skipper Shubman Gill on Saturday.
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Aid groups seize on truce to tackle Gaza hunger
International agencies were preparing Saturday to pour aid into Gaza, hopeful a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will allow them to put an end to the famine haunting parts of the territory.
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Gauff beats Paolini in straight sets to reach Wuhan final
Coco Gauff survived a battle of wills against Jasmine Paolini on Saturday to reach the Wuhan Open final for the first time in her career.
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Ailing Djokovic beaten in Shanghai semis by qualifier Vacherot
An ailing Novak Djokovic was knocked out of the Shanghai Masters semi-finals on Saturday by world number 204 Valentin Vacherot.
Politics
Reappointed French PM scrambles to form government
Pressure mounted Saturday on France's newly reappointed premier Sebastien Lecornu to get an austerity budget approved, as more parties threatened to topple a man whose first term lasted a mere 27 days.
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West Indies' Campbell out to freak catch after India declare on 518-5
India struck early with a freak catch after declaring their first innings on 518-5 with skipper Shubman Gill hitting an unbeaten 129 on day two of the second Test against the West Indies on Saturday.