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Over 900,000 people flee in China as typhoon lashes Taiwan, Japan islands

Over 900,000 people flee in China as typhoon lashes Taiwan, Japan islands

More than 900,000 people have fled their homes in China, the government said, as an approaching typhoon lashed northern Taiwan and Japan's remote southwestern islands on Saturday, toppling trees and leaving tens of thousands without power.

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African results justify World Cup slots increase amid criticism

African results justify World Cup slots increase amid criticism

When four-time World Cup winners Italy failed to qualify for the 2026 tournament, then head coach Gennaro Gattuso lamented that Africa had so many places at the global showcase.

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MSF Ebola training in Kenya prepares doctors for 'intense' job

MSF Ebola training in Kenya prepares doctors for 'intense' job

An Ebola training facility set up by Doctors Without Borders in Kenya is a chance for health workers to prepare for one of the most complex emergencies they are ever likely to face.

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Jordan humbled to break try record as All Blacks rout Italy 47-17

Jordan humbled to break try record as All Blacks rout Italy 47-17

Will Jordan scored a hat-trick but found it "hugely humbling" to become New Zealand's record try-scorer as Italy were overwhelmed 47-17 in a fast-paced Nations Championship Test on Saturday.

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Duplantis thrives on new home turf in Monaco

Duplantis thrives on new home turf in Monaco

A tilt at a 16th world record might not have manifested itself, but newly-minted Monaco resident Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis was greeted like royalty at his new "home" Diamond League meeting.

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Jordan breaks All Blacks try record in 47-17 rout of Italy

Jordan breaks All Blacks try record in 47-17 rout of Italy

Will Jordan scored a hat-trick to become New Zealand's record try-scorer as Italy were overwhelmed 47-17 in a fast-paced Nations Championship Test on Saturday.

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England battle Norway as Argentina face Swiss in World Cup last eight

England battle Norway as Argentina face Swiss in World Cup last eight

England lock horns with Norway in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Friday that pits Harry Kane against Erling Haaland in a mouthwatering battle of elite sharpshooters.

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New Zealand, India strike 'milestone' strategic partnership

New Zealand, India strike 'milestone' strategic partnership

New Zealand and India announced Saturday a "strategic partnership" encompassing defence and security, during a landmark visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Iran hits back at Trump after insists truce over

Iran hits back at Trump after insists truce over

Iran insisted on Saturday it had "kept its word" on a ceasefire with the United States, after President Donald Trump insisted the truce was over but that he had agreed to further negotiations with the Islamic republic.

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Thousands shelter in Taiwan as typhoon lashes Japan islands

Thousands shelter in Taiwan as typhoon lashes Japan islands

More than 14,000 people in Taiwan have fled their homes, and many shops remain closed, as a typhoon pounding Japan's remote southwestern islands swept towards China on Saturday.

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