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Poignant Portugal cruise, England unbeaten in World Cup qualifying
Cristiano Ronaldo helped an emotional Portugal enjoy a perfect start to their World Cup qualifying campaign as Thomas Tuchel's uninspiring England remained unbeaten on Saturday.
England down Australia, face Scotland in Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
Tournament favourites England will face old rivals Scotland in the quarter-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup after a 47-7 win over Australia in Brighton on Saturday saw the hosts end the group stage on top of Pool A.
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Italy's Toni Servillo wins best actor at Venice
Toni Servillo, one of Italy's most prolific and respected performers, won the best actor award at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday for his role as a morally upright Italian president struggling to overcome his indecision and take a stance.
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Indie favorite Jarmusch beats out Gaza war film for Venice top prize
A gentle study of dysfunctional families by veteran American director Jim Jarmusch clinched top prize at the Venice Film Festival Saturday, while a harrowing docu-drama about the Gaza war took second.
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China's Xin Zhilei wins best actress award at Venice Film Festival
China's Xin Zhilei won the best actress award at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday for her role in "The Sun Rises on Us All" directed by Cai Shangjun.
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England to face Scotland in Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals after record-equalling win over Australia
Tournament favourites England will face old rivals Scotland in the quarter-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup after a 47-7 win over Australia in Brighton on Saturday saw the hosts top Pool A.
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Jihadists kill 63 in attack on Nigerian town
Jihadists killed at least 63 people in northeastern Nigeria while storming a town whose residents had been returned from a displacement camp, the state governor said.
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UK police arrest 150 people in latest Palestine Action demo
Some 150 people were arrested in London on Saturday during a tense protest in support of the Palestine Action group, which has been banned under terror laws, police said.
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Sinner and Alcaraz set for gripping third act in US Open final
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, the world's undisputed top two players, will square off in a third straight Grand Slam final on Sunday at the US Open with President Donald Trump in attendance.
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McIlroy in hunt for first win since Masters at Irish Open
Rory McIlroy remained in contention for his first tournament triumph since the US Masters after a bogey-free 68 on Saturday left him four shots off the lead heading into the final round of the Irish Open.
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Laboured England beat Andorra to extend 100 percent record on road to World Cup
England extended their 100 percent record on the road to the World Cup but Thomas Tuchel's side again failed to impress in a laboured 2-0 win against minnows Andorra on Saturday.
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Colombia 'committed' to drug fight, minister says, as US deadline looms
Colombian Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez has insisted that his country is "absolutely committed" to combatting drug trafficking, as the United States mulls whether to blacklist the country for failing to curb cocaine exports.
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Record-breaker Verstappen pips McLaren pair to Italian GP pole
Max Verstappen took pole position for the Italian Grand Prix with the fastest lap in Formula One history in qualifying Saturday to give Red Bull's world champion a chance of striking a blow against dominant McLaren.
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Swiss minister eyes 'opportunity' after US tariff talks
Switzerland's vice president said Saturday he had had "constructive meetings" with senior US officials as the country tries to navigate the massive import tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
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Israel flattens high-rise as it tells Gaza City residents to flee
An Israeli strike flattened a high-rise in Gaza City on Saturday -- the second in as many days -- after the military warned people to flee south to a "humanitarian zone" ahead of a planned offensive against the urban hub.
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Soler takes solo Vuelta stage 14 win, Vingegaard bites back
Marc Soler powered to an impressive solo victory in the Vuelta a Espana stage 14 on Saturday, as Jonas Vingegaard extended his general classification lead by two seconds.
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Under-fire Nagelsmann promises 'changes' after Slovakia upset
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann on Saturday pledged changes to his side for Sunday's crunch World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland in Cologne after falling to a 2-0 defeat in Slovakia.
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Canada too strong for Scotland as US rout Samoa at Women's Rugby World Cup
Emily Tuttosi scored two tries on her Exeter club home ground as Canada eventually overpowered Scotland 40-19 in the Women's Rugby World Cup on Saturday, while the United States thrashed Samoa 60-0 to keep their quarter-final hopes alive.
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Verstappen pips McLaren pair to pole at Italian GP
Max Verstappen took pole position for the Italian Grand Prix on Saturday, the reigning Formula One champion giving himself a chance at Monza of slowing McLaren's domination.
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Stade Francais run in seven tries for sunny opening to Top 14
Stade Francais, who finished last season one point above the Top 14 relegation places, kicked off the French club rugby season on Saturday by romping to a 47-24 victory over promoted Montauban.
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Canada too strong for Scotland at Women's Rugby World Cup
Emily Tuttosi scored two tries on her Exeter club home ground as Canada eventually overpowered Scotland 40-19 in the Women's Rugby World Cup on Saturday.
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Marc Marquez wins Catalunya MotoGP Sprint as brother crashes
Marc Marquez continued his winning streak with a Catalunya MotoGP Sprint victory on Saturday after his brother Alex Marquez crashed out in the lead.
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88 postal operators suspend services to US over tariffs: UN
Postal traffic to the United States plunged more than 80 percent following Washington's imposition of new tariffs, with 88 operators worldwide fully or partially suspending services, the Universal Postal Union said Saturday.
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Trescothick warns England cannot take World Cup spot for granted
Marcus Trescothick accepts a struggling England one-day international side must "climb those rankings" if they are to secure their place at the 2027 World Cup.
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Vatican receives first LGBTQ pilgrimage
In a first for the Vatican, more than a thousand LGBTQ Catholics and their supporters are this weekend holding a pilgrimage, in what they are promoting as an important sign of diversity in the Church.
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Israel-Premier Tech modify kit after Vuelta protests
Cycling team Israel-Premier Tech removed their name from their kit at the Vuelta a Espana on Saturday after pro-Palestine protests aimed at them during the race.
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Turkey opposition calls extraordinary congress for Sept 21
Turkey's main opposition party has announced it will hold an extraordinary congress on September 21 after a court ousted its Istanbul leadership on graft allegations, a party source confirmed to AFP on Saturday.
Israel flattens Gaza City high-rise as it tells residents to flee
An Israeli strike flattened a high-rise in Gaza City on Saturday -- the second in as many days -- after the military warned people to flee south to a "humanitarian zone" ahead of a planned offensive to capture the area.
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McLaren's Norris fastest at final Italian GP practice
Lando Norris was fastest in Saturday's practice at the Italian Grand Prix where he will try to to pull closer to championship leader Oscar Piastri.
Versace leads crowds bidding farewell to Giorgio Armani
Thousands of mourners paid homage Saturday to Italian fashion legend Giorgio Armani, who died this week aged 91, as his coffin was put on public display in Milan.
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New Zealand's Savea hailed for heroics in his 100th Test
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson said Ardie Savea's reputation as a player who "makes the big plays" was enhanced by his heroics in their 24-17 Rugby Championship win over South Africa on Saturday.
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Alex Marquez claims first pole of season for Catalunya MotoGP
Alex Marquez swept to a first pole of the 2025 season in qualifying for the Catalunya MotoGP on Saturday, smashing the lap record in front of an adoring home crowd.