Australia deny 'mind games' over injured captain Skelton
Australia's lineout coach Dan Palmer on Saturday denied the Wallabies are playing mind games over the possible inclusion of captain Will Skelton against Fiji at the World Cup.
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Lesbian couple win Hong Kong court victory in IVF case
A Hong Kong court has sided with a lesbian couple who argued that both women should have parental status over their child born via "reciprocal IVF", a ruling hailed as a win forthe LGBTQ community.
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EU scrambles to address Italy island migrant surge
The EU said Saturday that its top official Ursula von der Leyen would visit the Italian island of Lampedusa, as Rome called on Brussels for help after a surge in migrant arrivals.
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Fiji banking on Tuisova 'power' to beat Australia
Fiji are banking on the bullocking power-running of centre Josua Tuisova to keep their Rugby World Cup hopes alive against Australia, assistant coach Graham Dewes said on Saturday.
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Fly-half Pollard an 'option' for Springboks Rugby World Cup call-up
South Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said on Saturday fly-half Handre Pollard is among the candidates to replace injured hooker Malcolm Marx in the champions' Rugby World Cup squad.
Read moreIran thwarts Mahsa Amini family from commemorating death anniversary: groups
Iranian authorities on Saturday prevented the family of Mahsa Amini from holding a ceremony to commemorate the first anniversary of her death, confining her father to his home after briefly detaining him, rights groups said.
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Italian World Cup winner Grosso appointed Lyon coach
Former World Cup winner Fabio Grosso has been appointed coach of Ligue 1's bottom side Lyon, replacing sacked Laurent Blanc, the French club announced Saturday.
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Sainz fastest ahead of Singapore GP qualifying, Verstappen fourth
The Ferrari of Carlos Sainz was quickest in Saturday's final practice session for the Singapore Grand Prix as Max Verstappen and Red Bull again struggled for pace.
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California sues oil giants, alleging climate risks deception
The US state of California sued five of the world's largest oil companies on Friday, alleging the firms caused billions of dollars in damages and misled the public by minimizing the risks from fossil fuels, according to a court filing.
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Namibia centre Malan undergoes ankle operation
Namibia centre Le Roux Malan has undergone "successful" surgery after suffering a fracture and dislocation to his right ankle, according to coach Allister Coetzee.
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