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Asian markets rally as Chinese stocks selloff eases

Asian markets rally as Chinese stocks selloff eases

Asian markets mostly gained on Friday after an intense selloff of Chinese equities stalled this week, with rumours the country's financial regulators could intervene to slow the dumping.

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Messi hits emotional brace as Uruguay, Colombia, Paraguay seal World Cup spots

Messi hits emotional brace as Uruguay, Colombia, Paraguay seal World Cup spots

Lionel Messi scored twice for Argentina in emotional scenes in Buenos Aires on Thursday while Uruguay, Colombia and Paraguay joined the reigning champions at next year's World Cup.

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'God's Influencer' to become first millennial saint

'God's Influencer' to become first millennial saint

An Italian teenager dubbed "God's Influencer" for his efforts to spread the Catholic faith online will become the first millennial saint Sunday at a canonisation attended by thousands of pilgrims.

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'Emotional' Sabalenka holds off Pegula to book US Open final return

'Emotional' Sabalenka holds off Pegula to book US Open final return

Aryna Sabalenka said she is determined to prove she has learned the "tough lessons" of a challenging season after battling past Jessica Pegula to reach the US Open final on Thursday.

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Records and revenge spur rivals in wide-open Rugby Championship

Records and revenge spur rivals in wide-open Rugby Championship

South Africa will chase history at New Zealand's fortress while Australia are out to avenge a record defeat to Argentina in the Rugby Championship on Saturday.

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Sabalenka ready to 'kick ass' in Kyrgios 'Battle of Sexes'

Sabalenka ready to 'kick ass' in Kyrgios 'Battle of Sexes'

Aryna Sabalenka said she's ready to "kick ass" when she faces volatile Australian star Nick Kyrgios in a "Battle of the Sexes" tennis showdown next year.

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England's Brook rejects talk of Ashes rest after South Africa ODI series loss

England's Brook rejects talk of Ashes rest after South Africa ODI series loss

Harry Brook urged England's multi-format cricketers to press on amid a gruelling schedule following another loss to South Africa.

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Messi hits brace as Uruguay, Colombia, Paraguay seal World Cup spots

Messi hits brace as Uruguay, Colombia, Paraguay seal World Cup spots

Lionel Messi scored twice for Argentina in emotional scenes in Buenos Aires on Thursday while Uruguay, Colombia and Paraguay joined the reigning champions at next year's World Cup.

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Toulouse still 'the hunted' as Top 14 title defence kicks off

Toulouse still 'the hunted' as Top 14 title defence kicks off

Reigning French Top 14 champions Toulouse begin their bid for a fourth straight domestic crown on Sunday still as the team to beat in the world's leading club competition.

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Australia's Tupou headlines Top 14 new signings

Australia's Tupou headlines Top 14 new signings

The French Top 14 season starts on Saturday with several additions to its galaxy of star names, while other players have switched clubs within the league.

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