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New Zealand march on at Hong Kong Sevens, Australia out of cup hunt

New Zealand march on at Hong Kong Sevens, Australia out of cup hunt

New Zealand on Saturday set up a quarter-final clash with Argentina for the final day of the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens, topping Pool D with three wins from three.

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Haaland misses Man City's clash with Liverpool

Haaland misses Man City's clash with Liverpool

Manchester City were without the injured Erling Haaland for the visit of Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday.

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Madrid's Ancelotti confirms 'exciting' Brazil interest

Madrid's Ancelotti confirms 'exciting' Brazil interest

Carlo Ancelotti confirmed the interest of the Brazilian national team in hiring him and his excitement at the prospect, but said Saturday he wanted to fulfil his contract with Real Madrid.

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Arkansas tornado kills 3, Midwest storms leave 3 dead

Arkansas tornado kills 3, Midwest storms leave 3 dead

A tornado tore through the southern US state of Arkansas and killed three people on Friday, while severe storms further north in Illinois and Indiana left three dead, authorities said.

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Pope's illness proves fuel for circling critics

Pope's illness proves fuel for circling critics

Pope Francis's unexpected hospitalisation this week raised fresh questions over his future, providing fuel for critics hungry for a new head of the Catholic Church, experts say.

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Pope Francis leaves hospital, quips 'I am still alive'

Pope Francis leaves hospital, quips 'I am still alive'

Pope Francis left hospital on Saturday after a three-night stay to treat bronchitis, stopping to say hello to well-wishers and joking he was "still alive".

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Alonso hails best qualifying of 2023 after coming fourth

Alonso hails best qualifying of 2023 after coming fourth

Veteran Spanish ace Fernando Alonso missed out on the front row in qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix on Saturday, but hailed his fourth place as the best so far this year.

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Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital

Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital

Pope Francis was set to leave hospital on Saturday after a three-night stay for treatment of bronchitis, and begin preparations for the most important week in the Christian calendar.

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Mexico's army accused of withholding info on missing students

Mexico's army accused of withholding info on missing students

An independent commission investigating the 2014 disappearance of 43 Mexican students has accused the armed forces of deliberately withholding information about the case.

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Perez hoping Red Bull solve problem that ruined Australian qualifying

Perez hoping Red Bull solve problem that ruined Australian qualifying

A dejected Sergio Perez said Saturday he was hoping Red Bull can fix the issue that wrecked his Australian Grand Prix qualifying so he can "minimise the damage" in the race.

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