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India bowl out Pakistan for just 191 in key World Cup clash

India bowl out Pakistan for just 191 in key World Cup clash

India bowled out Pakistan for just 191 in their high-profile World Cup clash on Saturday after their bitter rivals lost their last eight wickets for just 36 runs.

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Conservative parties sweep to power in New Zealand election

Conservative parties sweep to power in New Zealand election

New Zealanders resoundingly elected a new conservative government Saturday, with incumbent Prime Minister Chris Hipkins conceding his centre-left Labour party's six years in power were over.

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Big-serving Hurkacz powers into Shanghai Masters final

Big-serving Hurkacz powers into Shanghai Masters final

Big-serving Hubert Hurkacz blasted his way into the final of the Shanghai Masters on Saturday with a ruthless 6-3, 6-4 win over Sebastian Korda of the United States.

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A week into war, Gazans flee homes as Israeli ground offensive looms

A week into war, Gazans flee homes as Israeli ground offensive looms

Thousands of Palestinians sought refuge Saturday after Israel warned them to evacuate the northern Gaza Strip ahead of an expected ground offensive against Hamas, one week after the deadliest attack in Israel's history.

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France's Woki proud to represent Paris suburb in World Cup last-eight

France's Woki proud to represent Paris suburb in World Cup last-eight

France lock Cameron Woki said on Saturday playing this weekend's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against South Africa in the town where he grew up will be a proud moment.

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Coe says IOC made 'only decision' in banning Russia

Coe says IOC made 'only decision' in banning Russia

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said Saturday the International Olympic Committee had made the "only decision left open to them" in suspending Russia's national Olympic body for violating the territorial integrity of Ukraine's membership.

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Azam departs after 50 in key India-Pakistan World Cup clash

Azam departs after 50 in key India-Pakistan World Cup clash

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam fell soon after getting to 50 in Saturday's high-voltage World Cup clash against India.

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Conservative parties surge to victory in New Zealand election

Conservative parties surge to victory in New Zealand election

New Zealanders resoundingly elected a new conservative government Saturday, with incumbent Prime Minister Chris Hipkins conceding his centre-left Labour party's six years in power were over.

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Good early start key for All Blacks in Ireland quarter-final: McCaw

Good early start key for All Blacks in Ireland quarter-final: McCaw

Ex-New Zealand captain Richie McCaw said his former side have to start well against Ireland in Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final if they hope to upset the odds.

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Australian voters reject greater Indigenous rights

Australian voters reject greater Indigenous rights

Australians have roundly rejected greater rights for Indigenous citizens, scuppering plans to amend the country's 122-year-old constitution after a divisive and racially-tinged referendum campaign.

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