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New Zealand survive 'hell of a Test' against inexperienced France
'Childhood dream': Seine reopens to Paris swimmers after century-long ban
'Childhood dream': Seine reopens to Paris swimmers after century-long ban

The River Seine reopened to swimmers in Paris on Saturday morning, marking the first time since 1923 that bathers could take a dip in the iconic waterway following a years-long cleanup effort.

July 05, 2025

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Welsh 'scars' deepen after Japan loss extends losing streak to 18
Welsh 'scars' deepen after Japan loss extends losing streak to 18

Wales interim head coach Matt Sherratt said his team's record losing run had left "scars" after a 24-19 defeat to Japan on Saturday extended it to 18 straight losses.

July 05, 2025

Search continues after Pakistan building collapse kills 16
Search continues after Pakistan building collapse kills 16

Rescue teams in Pakistan worked in searing heat and humidity on Saturday to recover residents trapped under the rubble of a building that collapsed, killing 16 people.

July 05, 2025

New Zealand struggle past under-strength France 31-27
New Zealand struggle past under-strength France 31-27

New Zealand edged past an under-strength France 31-27 in Dunedin on Saturday to record a 500th Test win for the All Blacks in unconvincing fashion.

July 05, 2025

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Afghans both hopeful, disappointed after Russia's Taliban recognition
Afghans both hopeful, disappointed after Russia's Taliban recognition

Russia's decision to formally recognise the Taliban government has been seen as an opening for a stronger economy by some Afghans, while others were sceptical that it would improve their lot.

July 05, 2025

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Texas flash flood death toll rises to 24
Texas flash flood death toll rises to 24

The death toll from flash floods in south-central Texas rose to 24 on Friday, officials said, as the search for at least 20 girls missing from a summer camp continued.

July 05, 2025