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Itoje to Valetini: five to watch when the Lions face Australia
Freed Israeli hostage recounts 484-day nightmare in Gaza
Freed Israeli hostage recounts 484-day nightmare in Gaza

More than four months since his release from Gaza, former hostage Keith Siegel bears the mental scars of 484 days of captivity in destroyed buildings and tunnels in the hands of Palestinian militant group Hamas.

June 22, 2025

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River Plate frustrated by Monterrey in 0-0 stalemate
River Plate frustrated by Monterrey in 0-0 stalemate

River Plate were held to a 0-0 draw by Mexico's Monterrey on Saturday, frustrating the Argentinian club's hopes of booking their place in the knockout rounds of the Club World Cup.

June 22, 2025

Panama cuts internet, cell phones in restive province
Panama cuts internet, cell phones in restive province

Panamanian authorities on Saturday partially suspended internet and mobile phone service in a western province where a state of emergency was in effect after two months of anti-government unrest.

June 22, 2025

Tens of thousands join pro-Palestinian marches across Europe
Tens of thousands join pro-Palestinian marches across Europe

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in European cities calling for an end to the war in Gaza, hours before President Donald Trump said the US military had attacked three Iranian nuclear sites Sunday.

June 22, 2025

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Maro Itoje comes of age with Lions captaincy
Maro Itoje comes of age with Lions captaincy

Maro Itoje was long tipped to be a Test captain but had to bide his time before being handed two giant roles within the space of a few months -- England skipper and the leadership of the British and Irish Lions.

June 22, 2025

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Man City squad must be trimmed: Guardiola
Man City squad must be trimmed: Guardiola

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said Saturday his club will have to sell players this summer for the stars' own good.

June 21, 2025