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'Shocked, devastated': Gaza City assault leaves Palestinians traumatised

'Shocked, devastated': Gaza City assault leaves Palestinians traumatised

The director of Al-Shifa hospital was on duty Saturday marshalling the facility's response to Israel's assault on Gaza City when two victims killed in a strike were delivered to the ward: his brother and his sister-in-law.

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Lyon edge Stade Francais in wild try-fest to stay top in France

Lyon edge Stade Francais in wild try-fest to stay top in France

Lyon's three-try blitz early in the second half helped them edge a wild 10-try battle against Stade Francais 42-37 on Saturday to maintain first place in France's Top 14.

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Russia's USSR-era rival to 'decadent' Eurovision born anew

Russia's USSR-era rival to 'decadent' Eurovision born anew

With artists from more than 20 countries and ambitions for a billion-plus viewers, Russia on Saturday revived its Intervision song contest, which Moscow hopes will compete with a "decadent" Eurovision.

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Mourinho celebrates Benfica return with convincing win

Mourinho celebrates Benfica return with convincing win

Jose Mourinho began his second spell in charge of Benfica with a comfortable 3-0 win at AVS on Saturday.

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Man Utd earn vital win against Chelsea as Liverpool stay perfect

Man Utd earn vital win against Chelsea as Liverpool stay perfect

Manchester United beat Chelsea in a chaotic match at Old Trafford on Saturday to earn vital breathing space for beleaguered manager Ruben Amorim as Liverpool stayed perfect in the Premier League.

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Juventus climb top in Italy with draw at Verona

Juventus climb top in Italy with draw at Verona

Juventus drew 1-1 at Verona on Saturday to climb provisionally top of Serie A as the Turin giants were forced to fight for their away point.

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Mitchell hails 'phenomenal' Kildunne as England reach World Cup final

Mitchell hails 'phenomenal' Kildunne as England reach World Cup final

England coach John Mitchell lauded the "phenomenal" Ellie Kildunne after she marked her return with two tries in the 35-17 Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final win over France in Bristol on Saturday.

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Man Utd beat Chelsea to ease pressure on Amorim

Man Utd beat Chelsea to ease pressure on Amorim

Manchester United eased the pressure on beleaguered boss Ruben Amorim with a chaotic 2-1 win against Chelsea as both teams finished with 10 men at Old Trafford.

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Hridoy and Hassan steer Bangladesh past Sri Lanka at Asia Cup

Hridoy and Hassan steer Bangladesh past Sri Lanka at Asia Cup

Half-centuries by Towhid Hridoy (58) and Saif Hassan (61) powered Bangladesh to an exciting four-wicket win in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup against former champions Sri Lanka in Dubai on Saturday.

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Kildunne strikes as England see off spirited France in World Cup semi-final

Kildunne strikes as England see off spirited France in World Cup semi-final

Ellie Kildunne marked her return from concussion with two tries as tournament hosts and favourites England saw off a spirited France 35-17 in their Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final in Bristol on Saturday.

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