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Hamas, Israel complete fifth hostage-prisoner swap under Gaza deal

Hamas, Israel complete fifth hostage-prisoner swap under Gaza deal

Israel and Hamas completed their fifth hostage-prisoner swap under a fragile Gaza ceasefire deal on Saturday, with the frail, disoriented appearance of the three freed Israelis sparking dismay among their relatives.

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Australia on brink of Sri Lanka Test series sweep

Australia on brink of Sri Lanka Test series sweep

Australia are two wickets away from ending Sri Lanka's second innings in the second Test Saturday, with the hosts reeling at 211-8 at stumps on day three in Galle.

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Rwandan and Congolese leaders join summit on eastern DRC conflict

Rwandan and Congolese leaders join summit on eastern DRC conflict

Rwandan President Paul Kagame and his Congolese counterpart, Felix Tshisekedi, joined a summit in Tanzania on Saturday where regional leaders called for an "immediate ceasefire" in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Johnson wins shock world downhill gold, US teammate Vonn 15th

Johnson wins shock world downhill gold, US teammate Vonn 15th

American Breezy Johnson turned on the afterburners to scorch to a shock gold in the women's downhill at the World Ski Championships in Saalbach on Saturday, while returning veteran teammate Lindsey Vonn finished 15th.

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Baltic nations disconnect from Russian power grid

Baltic nations disconnect from Russian power grid

The three Baltic states on Saturday cut ties with Russia's power grid to join the European Union's network, the culmination of a years-long process that gained urgency with Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

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Hamas frees three Israeli hostages in fifth Gaza exchange

Hamas frees three Israeli hostages in fifth Gaza exchange

Hamas released three Israeli hostages on Saturday, the fifth group freed under a fragile Gaza ceasefire, with Israel condemning their "cruel" handover and worrying physical appearance.

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Sri Lanka stare at defeat in second Australia Test

Sri Lanka stare at defeat in second Australia Test

Sri Lanka were reeling at 98-4 at tea on day three in Galle on Saturday and staring at their second loss in the two-Test series against a dominant Australia.

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Men's downhill at world championships - three things to watch

Men's downhill at world championships - three things to watch

Switzerland's Marco Odermatt will have his eyes fixed on a speed double when he takes to the start hut for the men's downhill at the World Ski Championships in Saalbach on Sunday.

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Hamas hands over three Israeli hostages in fifth Gaza exchange

Hamas hands over three Israeli hostages in fifth Gaza exchange

Hamas militants handed over three Israeli hostages on Saturday as part of the fifth exchange under a fragile Gaza ceasefire, with 183 prisoners held by Israel due to be released later in the day.

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Baltic nations switch off Russian power grid

Baltic nations switch off Russian power grid

Three Baltic states on Saturday cut ties with Russia's power grid to join the European Union's network, the culmination of a years-long process that gained urgency with Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

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