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Under fire, undermanned: Israel's wartime economy soldiers on

Under fire, undermanned: Israel's wartime economy soldiers on

When rocket sirens echo on the factory floor of Rav-Bariach Industries, Israel's biggest maker of security doors, workers rush to take refuge in bomb shelters fitted with their own kit.

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Cricket politics: India's Modi basks in World Cup success

Cricket politics: India's Modi basks in World Cup success

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi cheers India in the blockbuster climax of the Cricket World Cup Sunday, commentators say he is also seeking to capitalise on the wildly popular sport to burnish his appeal ahead of elections next year.

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From Senna to Leclerc: The Macau GP team breeding stars for 50 years

From Senna to Leclerc: The Macau GP team breeding stars for 50 years

The Macau Grand Prix's reputation as a breeding ground for stars is inextricably linked to the Theodore Racing team -- a marque that launched some of the biggest names in motorsport including the late, great Ayrton Senna.

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Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital a 'death zone', WHO says urging evacuation

Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital a 'death zone', WHO says urging evacuation

Gaza's largest hospital has become a "death zone," the World Health Organization said Sunday, announcing plans to evacuate the facility, as Israel's army said it was expanding operations to destroy Hamas.

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'Big Three' auto employees ratify overhauled contracts: union source

'Big Three' auto employees ratify overhauled contracts: union source

Members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) have ratified the in-principle labor agreements promising sweeping pay increases that were reached with US car companies Ford, Stellantis and General Motors, a union source told AFP Saturday.

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S. Korea's T1, Weibo Gaming of China clash in League of Legends final

S. Korea's T1, Weibo Gaming of China clash in League of Legends final

South Korean powerhouse T1 take on China's Weibo Gaming in the League of Legends world final in Seoul on Sunday, aiming for a record fourth win in an event widely known as the Super Bowl of e-sports.

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Argentina holds cliffhanger election with economy at stake

Argentina holds cliffhanger election with economy at stake

Desperate for a way out of a crippling economic crisis, Argentines will vote Sunday in a nail-biter election race between embattled Economy Minister Sergio Massa and the libertarian outsider Javier Milei.

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Disgraced Laporte appointed director of rugby at Altrad's Montpellier

Disgraced Laporte appointed director of rugby at Altrad's Montpellier

Controversial former French Rugby Federation (FFR) president Bernard Laporte has been appointed director of rugby of struggling Montpellier, the Top 14 club's billionaire owner Mohed Altrad said on Saturday.

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Hataoka, Yang share 54-hole lead in LPGA Tour Championship

Hataoka, Yang share 54-hole lead in LPGA Tour Championship

Japan's Nasa Hataoka grabbed seven birdies in a seven-under par 65 to maintain a share of the LPGA Tour Championship lead on Saturday alongside South Korean Amy Yang.

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Kolisi watches on as Racing claim Parisian derby spoils

Kolisi watches on as Racing claim Parisian derby spoils

South Africa's two-time Rugby World Cup winning captain Siya Kolisi watched from the stands as his new club Racing 92 beat Stade Francais 13-9 on Saturday in the French Top 14 but their local rivals remained in the number one spot.

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