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Iran threatens 'more devastating' response to Israel's attacks

Iran threatens 'more devastating' response to Israel's attacks

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian warned of a "more devastating" retaliation should Israel's nine-day bombing campaign continue, saying the Islamic republic would not halt its nuclear programme "under any circumstances".

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Alcaraz sets up Queen's final clash with Lehecka

Alcaraz sets up Queen's final clash with Lehecka

Carlos Alcaraz reached the Queen's Club final for the second time as the world number two eased to a 6-4, 6-4 win over Roberto Bautista Agut on Saturday.

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MLB suspends Padres pitcher three games for hitting Ohtani

MLB suspends Padres pitcher three games for hitting Ohtani

San Diego Padres pitcher Robert Suarez was issued a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine by Major League Baseball for intentionally hitting Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Belarus opposition leader freed from jail after US mediation

Belarus opposition leader freed from jail after US mediation

Belarus's top jailed opposition leader Sergei Tikhanovsky was freed alongside over a dozen other political prisoners on Saturday in a surprise release hailed as a "symbol of hope".

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Medvedev dispatches home hope Zverev to reach Halle final

Medvedev dispatches home hope Zverev to reach Halle final

Russian Daniil Medvedev dispatched home favourite Alexander Zverev in three sets to reach the finals of the ATP tournament in Halle on Saturday.

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Tens of thousands join pro-Palestinian marches in London and Berlin

Tens of thousands join pro-Palestinian marches in London and Berlin

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in London and Berlin on Saturday calling for an end to the war in Gaza, amid concerns that the Iran-Israel conflict could spark wider regional devastation.

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India star Bumrah strikes before Duckett and Pope hold firm in 1st Test

India star Bumrah strikes before Duckett and Pope hold firm in 1st Test

India spearhead Jasprit Bumrah struck an early blow before England's Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope kept the tourists at bay on Saturday to leave the first Test at Headingley intriguingly poised.

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Nottingham Forest boss Nuno signs new three-year contract

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno signs new three-year contract

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo was rewarded for guiding his side into Europe by signing a new three-year contract on Saturday.

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Ill Mbappe out of second Real Madrid Club World Cup clash

Ill Mbappe out of second Real Madrid Club World Cup clash

Ill Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe will not travel to Charlotte for the team's Club World Cup match against Pachuca, a club source told AFP Saturday.

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Lehecka stuns Draper to reach Queen's final

Lehecka stuns Draper to reach Queen's final

Czech world number 30 Jiri Lehecka stunned Britain's Jack Draper to reach the Queen's Club final with a 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 victory on Saturday.

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