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Van Dijk hails 'incredible' Liverpool kids after League Cup glory

Van Dijk hails 'incredible' Liverpool kids after League Cup glory

Virgil van Dijk paid tribute to Liverpool's "incredible" young guns as the Dutch defender's late goal grabbed a 1-0 win against Chelsea in the League Cup final on Sunday.

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Liverpool win League Cup as Van Dijk strikes late to sink Chelsea

Liverpool win League Cup as Van Dijk strikes late to sink Chelsea

Liverpool won the League Cup in dramatic fashion as Virgil van Dijk's header late in extra-time sealed a 1-0 win against Chelsea at Wembley on Sunday.

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Garbisi 'sorry' for penalty miss as Italy hold France in Six Nations

Garbisi 'sorry' for penalty miss as Italy hold France in Six Nations

Paolo Garbisi said he apologised to his teammates after hitting the post with a dramatic last-gasp penalty as Italy drew 13-13 against France in the Six Nations on Sunday, adding more pressure on hosts' head coach Fabien Galthie and his side.

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Israel vows to push into Gaza's far-south as truce talks underway

Israel vows to push into Gaza's far-south as truce talks underway

Israel's prime minister said Sunday a potential ceasefire in its war against Hamas militants would only delay a ground invasion of Gaza's southern city Rafah that has sheltered more than half of the conflict-battered territory's population.

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Garbisi penalty agony as Italy stun France with Six Nations draw

Garbisi penalty agony as Italy stun France with Six Nations draw

Paolo Garbisi failed with a last-gasp penalty as Italy drew 13-13 against France in the Six Nations on Sunday, adding more pressure on hosts' head coach Fabien Galthie and his side.

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Ukraine needs Western aid to win war after setbacks: Zelensky

Ukraine needs Western aid to win war after setbacks: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday his country's victory "depends" on support from the West and expressed hope the United States would approve a critical package of military aid.

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Top trends to watch from Milan Fashion Week

Top trends to watch from Milan Fashion Week

Milan Fashion Week's catwalk shows wrapped up Sunday, providing an early glimpse into women's looks for Fall/Winter 2024-2025. Here are a few of the top trends.

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Honduras footballer Elis remains in coma after head injury

Honduras footballer Elis remains in coma after head injury

Honduras striker Alberth Elis remained in an induced coma on Sunday after a serious head injury with his French club Bordeaux saying it was "impossible" to comment on his vital signs.

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Israel threatens Eurovision pull-out if entry vetoed

Israel threatens Eurovision pull-out if entry vetoed

Israel on Sunday warned that it may withdraw from this year's Eurovision Song Contest if organisers reject the lyrics from its entry as too political.

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Last-gasp Rugani saves Juve, Napoli held at death by Cagliari

Last-gasp Rugani saves Juve, Napoli held at death by Cagliari

Daniele Rugani saved Juventus with a last-gasp strike in Sunday's 3-2 home win over Frosinone which ended a worrying winless streak, while another added-time strike gave Cagliari a 1-1 draw with Napoli.

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