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Arsenal hit back to beat Leeds and draw level with Man City
Alcaraz through in straight sets on Shanghai Masters opener
Alcaraz through in straight sets on Shanghai Masters opener

A moustached Carlos Alcaraz beat Juan Manuel Cerundolo 6-3, 6-3 to kick-start his title bid at the Shanghai Masters on Saturday, days after winning the Tokyo Open for his first trophy since returning from injury.

October 10, 2026

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Spanish PM begins vote campaign overshadowed by housing protests
Spanish PM begins vote campaign overshadowed by housing protests

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez aimed to pull off another unlikely comeback as he began campaigning on Saturday for a snap vote dominated by housing protests that have shaken the country.

October 10, 2026

Palmer signs contract to stay at Chelsea until 2034
Palmer signs contract to stay at Chelsea until 2034

Cole Palmer has signed a contract extension to stay at Chelsea until 2034.

October 10, 2026

Putin told Trump about Iran's position on peace deal: Kremlin
Putin told Trump about Iran's position on peace deal: Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told Donald Trump about Iran's position on a possible Mideast peace deal, the Kremlin said Saturday.

October 10, 2026

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Kiss tells Wallabies to 'return fire' after first loss as coach
Kiss tells Wallabies to 'return fire' after first loss as coach

Les Kiss told his Australia side to "return fire" in the second Test against New Zealand after a heavy defeat on Saturday ended his unbeaten start as coach.

October 10, 2026

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All Blacks extend Eden Park streak with big win over Wallabies
All Blacks extend Eden Park streak with big win over Wallabies

New Zealand powered clear in the second half to beat Australia 50-19 on Saturday, extending their remarkable unbeaten record at Eden Park and retaining the Bledisloe Cup.

October 10, 2026