England's Itoje wary of Argentina revenge mission in World Cup third-place playoff
England lock Maro Itoje said he believed Argentina would be motivated by revenge at the Rugby World Cup's third-place playoff on Friday.
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Israel tank raid into Gaza comes ahead of 'next stage'
Israel sent tanks, troops and armoured bulldozers into the Gaza Strip in a "targeted raid" overnight that destroyed multiple sites before withdrawing from the Hamas-ruled territory, the army said Thursday.
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Afghan girls' education activist released from detention
An Afghan activist who campaigned for girls' education was released after seven months in detention on Thursday, his family said, the latest high-profile detainee to be released by Taliban authorities this month.
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US economy grows at fastest rate in nearly two years
The US economy heated up in the third quarter, government data showed on Thursday, as a resilient job market helped boost consumer spending, holding off the prospect of a recession.
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From Mandela to Kolisi -- Springboks' rich World Cup history with All Blacks
New Zealand and South Africa meet in Saturday's Rugby World Cup final at the Stade de France with the All Blacks holding a three-two head to head advantage in previous meetings at the sport's quadrennial showpiece event.
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ECB holds interest rates for first time in over a year
The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged at its meeting on Thursday, bringing an end to a series of hikes that started in July last year.
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Manhunt after 16 killed in US mass shooting
Police in the US state of Maine waged a sprawling manhunt Thursday for a gunman who killed at least 16 people at a bowling alley and a bar in the deadliest mass shooting this year in America.
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De Kock still going his own way with World Cup run-spree
If the World Cup represents Quinton de Kock's farewell to one-day internationals, then the South Africa opener is bowing out in style.
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Palestinian top diplomat calls Israel offensive 'war of revenge'
The Palestinian Authority's foreign minister on Thursday said Israel's offensive in Gaza was a "war of revenge", as he called for a ceasefire in the conflict.
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Man Utd report record Premier League revenues
Manchester United on Thursday reported a Premier League record revenue figure of £648.4 million ($784 million) for the year ending June 30.
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