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Four more Ebola cases detected in Kenya, bringing total to seven

Four more Ebola cases detected in Kenya, bringing total to seven

Kenya has confirmed four new Ebola cases, the health ministry said Saturday, including another relative of the first victim and three healthcare workers who treated him.

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Glasgow and Bulls win as grieving Lions set for Champions Cup debut

Glasgow and Bulls win as grieving Lions set for Champions Cup debut

Glasgow fought back from an early deficit to beat Sale 47-27 on Saturday, while the Bulls overwhelmed Stade Francais 56-20 in Pretoria as the Champions Cup continued under the shadow of South African lock Hyron Andrews' death.

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Smiling pope returns to Vatican after cancer surgery

Smiling pope returns to Vatican after cancer surgery

Pope Leo XIV left hospital to enthusiastic cheers and applause from well-wishers and returned home to the Vatican on Saturday, four days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer.

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Chwalinska downs Swiatek to set up Wuhan final with world number 170 Kartal

Chwalinska downs Swiatek to set up Wuhan final with world number 170 Kartal

Polish 16th seed Maja Chwalinska overcame an injured Iga Swiatek to reach the first WTA 1000 final of her career, handing her childhood friend and compatriot a 7-5, 6-1 defeat at the Wuhan Open on Saturday.

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In-form Atletico scrape late win at Espanyol

In-form Atletico scrape late win at Espanyol

Alex Baena struck in the 89th minute to snatch Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win at Espanyol and put pressure on La Liga leaders Barcelona on Saturday.

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Chacarra takes lead as McIlroy falls away in Delhi

Chacarra takes lead as McIlroy falls away in Delhi

Spain's Eugenio Chacarra took a two-shot clubhouse lead as a faltering Rory McIlroy had a day to forget at the weather-hit DP World India Championship on Saturday.

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Rabada returns as S.Africa seek to bounce back against Australia

Rabada returns as S.Africa seek to bounce back against Australia

Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada will return to the South African team for the second Test against Australia starting at St George's Park on Sunday, captain Temba Bavuma said.

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Neto double gives Chelsea win marred by Martinez injury

Neto double gives Chelsea win marred by Martinez injury

Pedro Neto's double condemned Everton to a first defeat of the season as Chelsea won 2-0 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium despite the loss of goalkeeper Emi Martinez to a head injury.

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Zverev, Medvedev ousted with Spaniards to clash for Shanghai title

Zverev, Medvedev ousted with Spaniards to clash for Shanghai title

Rising star Rafael Jodar ousted Daniil Medvedev in straight sets on Saturday to reach the Shanghai Masters final, where he will play Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in an all-Spanish affair.

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Nepal floods 'defining moment' for climate action: UN

Nepal floods 'defining moment' for climate action: UN

Nepal's devastating floods should be a turning point for global climate action, with the international community helping the Himalayan nation recover, a top UN official told AFP on Saturday.

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