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UN ups troop alert as DR Congo rebels take more ground
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Chelsea rocked as Brighton hand Potter his first defeat
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Man City go top, Brighton hammer Chelsea on Potter's return
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Russia suspends participation in Ukraine grain deal
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Bayern reclaim top spot after Mane and Musiala masterclass
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Somalia car bombs kill at least nine
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Like clockwork: World's longest passenger train winds through Swiss Alps
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UN steps up troop alert as DR Congo rebels take more territory
Rebels seized more territory in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday, prompting the UN peacekeeping mission to increase its "troop alert level" and boost support for the army.
Osimhen treble fires Napoli past Sassuolo and six points clear
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S.Africa crowns new Zulu king at mega party
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Auger-Aliassime cruises past Alcaraz to eye third successive title
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Medvedev eases into Vienna final
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De Bruyne's rocket sinks Leicester as Man City go top
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Iran protests swell, as Guards chief says stay home
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Russia says repelled Ukraine drone attack on Crimea fleet
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UN steps up 'troop alert level' in DR Congo
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Phillips hits 104 as New Zealand crush Sri Lanka at T20 World Cup
Glenn Phillips smashed a powerhouse 104 and Trent Boult grabbed four wickets as New Zealand swept past Sri Lanka by 65 runs in Sydney on Saturday to put them in pole position to make the semi-finals at the Twenty20 World Cup.
Phillips hits 104 as New Zealand crush Sri Lanka
Glenn Phillips smashed a powerhouse 104 and Trent Boult grabbed four wickets as New Zealand swept past Sri Lanka by 65 runs in Sydney on Saturday to put them in pole position to make the semi-finals at the Twenty20 World Cup.
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Taiwan holds first LGBTQ Pride march in two years
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Phillips hits 104 as New Zealand make 167-7 against Sri Lanka
Glenn Phillips smashed a top-class 104 to rescue New Zealand after they slumped to 15-3 against Sri Lanka in their T20 World Cup group game at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday, helping his team reach 167-7.