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'Relieved' Farrell credits pluck of the Irish after Japan examination

Ireland 'flattered' as they beat Japan to stretch win streak

US rapper Pitbull sets bald cap world record at London show

'Ring the bells': residents recall escape from deadly Spanish wildfire

India strike early before England lose Jones in women's Test at Lord's

Paris landmarks shutter early as quarter of France swelters under heatwave

Ireland tame Japan 36-20 to stretch win streak to six

Marc Marquez claims pole at Germany MotoGP, Bezzecchi breaks collarbone

Nearly 2 million people flee in China as typhoon lashes Taiwan, Japan islands

Marc Marquez claims pole at Germany MotoGP

Firefighters gain upper hand on deadly Spain wildfire

France roar back to overwhelm Australia 42-26 in Nations Championship

France came back from a nine-point half-time deficit to beat Australia 42-26 in a pulsating Nations Championship clash in Brisbane on Saturday.

France overwhelm Australia 42-26 in Nations Championship

France came back from a nine-point half-time deficit to beat Australia 42-26 in a pulsating Nations Championship clash in Brisbane on Saturday.

Nigerian forces suffered casualties in kidnap rescue: army

Nigerian security forces suffered "casualties" during the rescue of over 40 kidnapped schoolchildren, the army said Saturday, in an operation that put an end to a major security crisis in the country's relatively safe southwest.

German-born Segner 'over the moon' as All Blacks dream comes true

Anton Segner said he was "over the moon" after on Saturday becoming the first German-born player to represent the All Blacks, completing an unlikely dream first conceived as a nine-year-old in Frankfurt.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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