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Who can qualify for 2026 World Cup in next round of European qualifiers

Ireland's climate battle is being fought in its fields

Sony hikes profit forecasts on strong gaming, anime sales

End to US government shutdown in sight as stopgap bill advances to House

'Western tech dominance fading' at Lisbon's Web Summit

Asian stocks rise as record US shutdown nears end

Indian forensic teams scour deadly Delhi car explosion

Show shines light on Mormons' unique place in US culture

AI agents open door to new hacking threats

As COP30 opens, urban Amazon residents swelter

Scotland thrash USA before All Blacks' clash

Darcy Graham and Duhan van der Merwe continued their personal battle to top Scotland's try-scoring charts as they ran in several scores during an 85-0, 13-try, rout of the United States at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Five things to know about the Grand Egyptian Museum

Near the ancient Pyramids of Giza just outside Cairo, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is gearing up for its lavish opening on Saturday after two decades of delays.

Bayern rest stars but ease past Leverkusen before PSG clash

Bayern Munich cruised to a 3-0 home win over Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday despite benching Harry Kane and several others ahead of Tuesday's trip to European champions Paris Saint-Germain.

Dead quiet: Paris Catacombs close for renovations

One of Paris's top tourist attractions -- and certainly its most morbid -- closes to visitors from Monday for six months of renovations.

Napoli held by Como as Spalletti begins Juve adventure

Napoli were held to a goalless draw by Como in Serie A on Saturday as Luciano Spalletti began his time in the Juventus dugout at Cremonese.

Southampton boss Still vows to fight on as pressure mounts

Southampton manager Will Still insisted he will fight to save his job after a 2-0 home defeat against Preston sparked calls for his sacking on Saturday.

Borthwick hails 'ball of energy' Pollock as England down Australia

England coach Steve Borthwick labelled Henry Pollock a "ball of energy" after the rising star came off the bench to score a match-changing try in a 25-7 win over Australia at Twickenham on Saturday.

Arsenal cruise against Burnley as Forest hold Man Utd

Arsenal brushed Burnley aside 2-0 on Saturday to surge seven points clear at the top of the Premier League as struggling Nottingham Forest held in-form Manchester United to a 2-2 draw.

Egypt opens grand museum in lavish, pharaonic ceremony

Egypt at last opened the $1 billion Grand Egyptian Museum on Saturday as performers dressed in white tunics embroidered with designs inspired by ancient frescoes, greeted guests.

Joao Pedro strikes at last as Chelsea edge past Spurs

Joao Pedro finally brought a halt to his Chelsea goal drought as the Brazilian striker sealed a 1-0 win to extend Tottenham's dismal record on their home turf on Saturday.

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