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Thousands in France protest 'rape culture'

Thousands in France protest 'rape culture'

Thousands took to the streets across French cities on Saturday to demand an end to rape and support the main plaintiff in a mass sexual assault trial that has shocked the country.

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Liverpool stunned by Forest, Haaland hits two more in Man City win

Liverpool stunned by Forest, Haaland hits two more in Man City win

Liverpool's perfect start under Arne Slot came to a stunning end as Nottingham Forest won 1-0 at Anfield on Saturday, while Erling Haaland's double sent Manchester City three points clear at the top of the Premier League in a 2-1 win over Brentford.

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Vinicius, Mbappe penalties help Madrid beat Real Sociedad

Vinicius, Mbappe penalties help Madrid beat Real Sociedad

Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe both struck from the penalty spot to earn Real Madrid a 2-0 win at Real Sociedad in La Liga on Saturday.

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Milan start huge week by destroying Venezia as Juve held at Empoli

Milan start huge week by destroying Venezia as Juve held at Empoli

AC Milan warmed up for the Champions League and next weekend's Milan derby in the best possible fashion with Saturday's 4-0 hammering of Venezia in Serie A, while Juventus stumbled to a goalless draw at Empoli.

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Kipyegon wins again, Tebogo and Crouser upset at Diamond League finals

Kipyegon wins again, Tebogo and Crouser upset at Diamond League finals

Kenya's 1500m queen Faith Kipyegon sealed victory in the finals of the Diamond League in Brussels on Saturday, but Botswanan sprinter Letsile Tebogo and American shot putter Ryan Crouser both tasted rare defeats.

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France bids final farewell to Olympics with Champs-Elysees parade

France bids final farewell to Olympics with Champs-Elysees parade

France bid a final and reluctant farewell to the Paris Olympics on Saturday with a parade on the Champs-Elysees followed by a concert featuring artists from the opening and closing ceremonies.

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Bednarek hands Tebogo first 200m defeat since Olympics

Bednarek hands Tebogo first 200m defeat since Olympics

Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo saw his iron grip on the event slip in defeat by Kenny Bednarek at the Diamond League finals in Brussels on Saturday.

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Juventus held at Empoli ahead of Champions League return

Juventus held at Empoli ahead of Champions League return

Juventus were held to a goalless draw at Empoli in Serie A on Saturday ahead of their return to the Champions League, while Bologna came back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Como.

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Kane hat-trick sends Bayern Munich top of the Bundesliga

Kane hat-trick sends Bayern Munich top of the Bundesliga

Bayern Munich maintained their perfect start to the season and jumped to the top of the Bundesliga table after hammering newly-promoted Holstein Kiel 6-1. Jamal Musiala scored the third fastest goal in Bundesliga history, giving Bayern the lead after just 15 seconds.

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Comoros president's attacker found dead in prison: prosecutor

Comoros president's attacker found dead in prison: prosecutor

A man who attacked Comoros President Azali Assoumani with a knife, wounding him slightly, has been found dead in prison in unclear circumstances, the public prosecutor said on Saturday.

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