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Boland strikes twice for Australia in rain-hit South Africa Test
Zelensky tells NBC 'thankful' US has unblocked intelligence sharing
Zelensky tells NBC 'thankful' US has unblocked intelligence sharing

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was "thankful" that the United States has resumed intelligence sharing after a pause had left his country more vulnerable to Russian missile strikes.

October 18, 2026

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Albanian PM refuses to quit as violent protests enter sixth day
Albanian PM refuses to quit as violent protests enter sixth day

Albanian police fired water cannon and tear gas Sunday as violent anti-government protests entered a sixth day and Prime Minister Edi Rama rejected demonstrators demands that he resign.

October 18, 2026

Pau see off Leicester in Champions Cup
Pau see off Leicester in Champions Cup

French Top 14 high-flyers Pau beat Prem outfit Leicester 41-17 in the Champions Cup on Sunday, as English clubs continued to struggle in the opening round of the competition.

October 18, 2026

Chwalinska fights back to win Wuhan Open in title breakthrough
Chwalinska fights back to win Wuhan Open in title breakthrough

Maja Chwalinska pulled off an impressive comeback to defeat Britain's Sonay Kartal 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 and claim the first tour-level title of her career at the Wuhan Open on Sunday.

October 18, 2026

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Alberta separatists rally ahead of independence vote
Alberta separatists rally ahead of independence vote

Supporters of Alberta's independence from Canada gathered Saturday in the provincial capital to urge residents to vote in favor of holding a future referendum on the issue.

October 18, 2026

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Arteta backs Kai Havertz to become a 30-goal Arsenal forward
Arteta backs Kai Havertz to become a 30-goal Arsenal forward

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes Kai Havertz can develop into a 30-goal-a-season forward as the Germany international prepares for a central role in attack.

October 18, 2026