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Emegha fires Strasbourg past Lille in Ligue 1

Emegha fires Strasbourg past Lille in Ligue 1

Strasbourg captain Emanuel Emegha netted a brace as his side beat Lille 2-0 on Sunday to leapfrog their opponents into fourth spot in Ligue 1.

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Howe takes blame for Newcastle's travel sickness

Howe takes blame for Newcastle's travel sickness

Eddie Howe took the blame for Newcastle's dismal away form after their winless run on the road in the Premier League extended to nine matches with a 3-1 defeat against Brentford on Sunday.

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Israel confirms remains returned are officer Goldin killed in 2014 Gaza war

Israel confirms remains returned are officer Goldin killed in 2014 Gaza war

Israel said the remains it received on Sunday from Hamas were those of Lieutenant Hadar Goldin, an Israeli officer killed more than a decade ago in the 2014 Gaza war.

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Pumas maul Wales as Tandy's first game in charge ends in defeat

Pumas maul Wales as Tandy's first game in charge ends in defeat

Argentina overpowered Wales 52-28 in Cardiff on Saturday as home coach Steve Tandy's first game in charge of the national side ended in a record loss.

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'Predator: Badlands' conquers N. American box office

'Predator: Badlands' conquers N. American box office

"Predator: Badlands," the latest installment in the sci-fi horror franchise that started nearly 40 years ago, devoured the competition at the North American box office, debuting at $40 million, industry estimates showed Sunday.

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Liga leaders Real Madrid drop points in Rayo draw

Liga leaders Real Madrid drop points in Rayo draw

La Liga leaders Real Madrid were left frustrated in a 0-0 draw at Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, giving champions Barcelona a chance to close in on them.

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'Killed on sight': Sudanese fleeing El-Fasher recall ethnic attacks

'Killed on sight': Sudanese fleeing El-Fasher recall ethnic attacks

As he fled the Sudanese city of El-Fasher in terror, Hassan Osman said he saw ethnic attacks by paramilitary forces, with civilians targeted for their tribe and skin colour.

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Forest boost survival bid, Man City set for crucial Liverpool clash

Forest boost survival bid, Man City set for crucial Liverpool clash

Nottingham Forest beat relegation rivals Leeds 3-1 to secure the first Premier League victory of Sean Dyche's reign, while Manchester City prepared for their crucial clash with Liverpool on Sunday.

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US air travel could 'slow to a trickle' as shutdown bites: transport secretary

US air travel could 'slow to a trickle' as shutdown bites: transport secretary

Air travel in the United States could soon "slow to a trickle," authorities warned Sunday as thousands more flights were cancelled or delayed and passengers faced chaos triggered by the federal government shutdown.

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Alcaraz makes winning start to ATP Finals

Alcaraz makes winning start to ATP Finals

World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz made a solid start to the ATP Finals in Turin on Sunday with a 7-6 (7/5), 6-2 win over Alex de Minaur.

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