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Gaza officials say Israeli strikes kill seven day after deal

Gaza officials say Israeli strikes kill seven day after deal

Gaza authorities said that seven people were killed in Israeli strikes Saturday that also damaged a hospital's medical supplies, a day after Hamas said it agreed to the latest stage of a deal to end the war.

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Noh leads by three at women's British Open as Ryu falters

Noh leads by three at women's British Open as Ryu falters

Yealimi Noh takes a three-shot lead into Sunday's final round of the women's British Open after a third round 69 fired the American to seven under par.

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CONCACAF calls for 'comprehensive reckoning with' Infantino's FIFA leadership

CONCACAF calls for 'comprehensive reckoning with' Infantino's FIFA leadership

North and Central American football's governing body CONCACAF on Saturday called for a "comprehensive reckoning with" Gianni Infantino's leadership of FIFA after his aborted plan to allow private investment in the World Cup.

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Ex-British champion jockey Crowley takes 'hardest decision' to retire

Ex-British champion jockey Crowley takes 'hardest decision' to retire

Jim Crowley, the 2016 British champion jockey who had switched from jumps to the flat, took the "hardest decision" of his life on Saturday and retired.

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Wiebes claims Tour de France Femmes yellow jersey with opening stage win

Wiebes claims Tour de France Femmes yellow jersey with opening stage win

Lorena Wiebes sprinted to victory on the opening stage of the Tour de France Femmes in Lausanne on Saturday to claim the race leader's yellow jersey.

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Brentford sign Mali midfielder Sangare in club record deal

Brentford sign Mali midfielder Sangare in club record deal

Brentford signed Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangare from Lens in a club-record deal worth a reported £39 million ($52 million) on Saturday.

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Chelsea sign Brighton striker Welbeck

Chelsea sign Brighton striker Welbeck

Chelsea signed Brighton's veteran striker Danny Welbeck in a deal worth a reported £5 million ($6.7 million) on Saturday.

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Mountaineer Nirmal Purja, team killed in Pakistan avalanche

Mountaineer Nirmal Purja, team killed in Pakistan avalanche

Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja and his nine climbing companions were all killed by an avalanche in Pakistan during an ascent of one of the world's highest mountains, his expedition company said on Saturday, as rescuers tackled treacherous conditions to recover their bodies.

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Gaza's civil defence, medical sources say Israeli strikes kill two

Gaza's civil defence, medical sources say Israeli strikes kill two

Gaza's civil defence agency and medical sources said Israeli strikes in the Palestinian territory on Saturday killed two people and significantly damaged a hospital's medical supply warehouses.

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Bournemouth sign Portugal defender Silva from Benfica

Bournemouth sign Portugal defender Silva from Benfica

Bournemouth signed Portugal defender Antonio Silva from Benfica in a deal worth a reported £25 million ($33 million) on Saturday.

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