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UN chief warns against return to war as Gaza truce first stage due to end

UN chief warns against return to war as Gaza truce first stage due to end

The head of the United Nations made a fresh appeal for the Gaza ceasefire to be extended, warning against a "catastrophic" return to war as the first phase of the Israel-Hamas truce was to expire on Saturday.

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Billing saves Napoli in draw with Serie A title rivals Inter

Billing saves Napoli in draw with Serie A title rivals Inter

Philip Billing kept Napoli right on Inter Milan's tail at the top of Serie A after scoring a late equaliser in Saturday's exciting 1-1 draw in Naples.

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Pope 'stable', no repeat of breathing crisis: Vatican

Pope 'stable', no repeat of breathing crisis: Vatican

Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for two weeks with double pneumonia, is in a "stable" condition, with no repeat of the previous day's breathing crisis, the Vatican said Saturday.

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Jansen confident South Africa can stick to basics under knock-out pressure

Jansen confident South Africa can stick to basics under knock-out pressure

Marco Jansen said South Africa can stay focused and overcome their poor form in knock-out matches after they reached the Champions Trophy semi-finals by beating England on Saturday.

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McCullum backs Buttler for 'huge role' after captaincy exit

McCullum backs Buttler for 'huge role' after captaincy exit

Coach Brendon McCullum backed Jos Buttler to play a big role for England after standing down as the team's white-ball captain following a dismal Champions Trophy campaign.

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US, Guyana denounce Venezuelan naval incursion

US, Guyana denounce Venezuelan naval incursion

The United States on Saturday denounced what it said were Venezuelan naval vessels "threatening" an ExxonMobil unit in maritime territory claimed by Guyana.

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Palace's Mateta in hospital after 'reckless' foul in FA Cup clash

Palace's Mateta in hospital after 'reckless' foul in FA Cup clash

Crystal Palace striker Jean Philippe-Mateta was hospitalised by a "reckless" challenge from Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts during the Eagles' 3-1 win in the FA Cup fifth round, while Bournemouth reached the quarter-finals after a penalty shoot-out victory against Wolves on Saturday.

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Ukrainian soldiers put hopes in Europe after Trump clash

Ukrainian soldiers put hopes in Europe after Trump clash

A few kilometres from the front line in eastern Ukraine, Nadija, an army lieutenant, told AFP she felt "empty" after watching the clash between President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump.

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Scotland's Kinghorn fires Toulouse to Vannes romp

Scotland's Kinghorn fires Toulouse to Vannes romp

Scotland full-back Blair Kinghorn scored a try as a second-string Toulouse side hammered Vannes 63-21 on Saturday to extend their lead at the summit of the French Top 14 table.

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Palace's Mateta in hospital after 'reckless' boot to the head

Palace's Mateta in hospital after 'reckless' boot to the head

Jean Philippe-Mateta said he is doing well and hopes to be back soon after being hospitalised by a horrific challenge from Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts.

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