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US, Israel launch attack on Iran, Tehran hits back with strikes across region

US, Israel launch attack on Iran, Tehran hits back with strikes across region

The US and Israel launched an attack of unprecedented scale against Iran on Saturday, reportedly killing more than 200 people, with Tehran launching a retaliatory missile barrage that sent people running for cover across the Middle East.

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Brazil's Lula visits flood zone as death toll from landslides hits 70

Brazil's Lula visits flood zone as death toll from landslides hits 70

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday hugged weeping children and promised aid as he visited southeastern cities where 70 people have died in landslides caused by torrential rains.

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New Zealand into T20 World Cup semis as Sri Lanka avoid big Pakistan loss

New Zealand into T20 World Cup semis as Sri Lanka avoid big Pakistan loss

New Zealand qualified for the T20 World Cup semi-finals after Sri Lanka avoided a big defeat against Pakistan on Saturday in Kandy.

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Medvedev wins Dubai title as Griekspoor withdraws

Medvedev wins Dubai title as Griekspoor withdraws

Daniil Medvedev claimed his second Dubai title on Saturday following the withdrawal of his opponent Tallon Griekspoor due to a left hamstring injury.

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First Yamal hat-trick helps Liga leaders Barcelona beat Villarreal

First Yamal hat-trick helps Liga leaders Barcelona beat Villarreal

Barcelona's teenage star Lamine Yamal scored the first hat-trick of his career in a 4-1 win over Villarreal on Saturday that took the Catalan giants four points clear at the top of La Liga.

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Liverpool hit five past West Ham, Haaland-less City face Leeds test

Liverpool hit five past West Ham, Haaland-less City face Leeds test

Liverpool climbed into the Premier League's top five with a 5-2 win over struggling West Ham on Saturday, as Manchester City aimed to apply more pressure on Arsenal in the title race.

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Van der Poel romps to cobbled classic win

Van der Poel romps to cobbled classic win

Dutch cyclist Mathieu van der Poel broke away 16km from the finish line and soloed to victory at the season-opening cobbled classic Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on Saturday.

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Madonna is surprise attraction at Dolce & Gabbana Milan show

Madonna is surprise attraction at Dolce & Gabbana Milan show

Step aside, influencers! Madonna was the star attraction Saturday at the Dolce & Gabbana show in Milan, the week's top celebrity sighting that risked overshadowing the brand's all-black collection of ultra-feminine looks.

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Farhan keeps Pakistan hopes alive as they post 212-8 against Sri Lanka

Farhan keeps Pakistan hopes alive as they post 212-8 against Sri Lanka

Sahibzada Farhan became the first player to score two centuries in the same T20 World Cup as Pakistan kept their semi-final hopes alive by scoring 212-8 against Sri Lanka in Kandy on Saturday.

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Tug of war: how US presidents battle Congress for military powers

Tug of war: how US presidents battle Congress for military powers

Donald Trump's unleashing of operation "Epic Fury" against Iran has once more underscored the long and bitter struggle between US presidents and Congress over who has the power to decide on foreign military action.

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