Israel says Hamas armed wing chief killed in Gaza strike
Israel said Saturday it had killed Hamas armed wing chief Ezzedine Al-Haddad in an airstrike in Gaza the previous day, describing him as a key architect of the October 7 attacks.
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Cantona on the couch: footballer explores 'demons' in raw new film
French football legend Eric Cantona told AFP he's been doing therapy since age 20 but still struggles with his "demons", which he lays bare in a raw new documentary about his life.
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Lewandowski to leave Barca with 'mission complete'
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski said Saturday he is leaving the club this summer at the end of his contract.
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Pope Leo to visit France September 25-28
Pope Leo XIV will travel to France for an official state visit from September 25 to 28, the Vatican announced on Saturday, in the first such trip by a pontiff in 18 years.
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Trump, Nigeria claim killing of senior IS leader
A senior Islamic State group leader has been killed in a joint operation by US and Nigerian forces in the west African country, the two countries' presidents said.
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Acosta takes pole, Bezzecchi crashes in Catalan MotoGP qualifying
KTM rider Pedro Acosta earned pole position at the Catalunya MotoGP in qualifying on Saturday, while overall leader Marco Bezzecchi crashed.
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Arbeloa 'happy' if Mourinho back at Real Madrid next season
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said Saturday he would be pleased if Jose Mourinho replaces him and leads the club next season.
Read moreFiery Finns, Australian star favourites at boycotted Eurovision final
A fiery Finnish violinist-singer duo and an acclaimed Australian star are the favourites to win Saturday's Eurovision grand final, with the contest hit by an unprecedented boycott over Israel's participation.
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Haaland to play marauding Viking in new animated film
In an inspired piece of casting, Norwegian striker Erling Haaland is to voice a fierce Viking warrior in a new animated film.
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Lyles excited to race 'good kid' Gout over 150m
Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles said Saturday that he had been energised by Gout Gout's "youthful spirit" and was looking forward to racing the Australian teen over 150m next month.
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