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Vinicius, Rodrygo back in Ancelotti's Brazil squad
Vinicius, Rodrygo back in Ancelotti's Brazil squad

Real Madrid duo Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo were recalled to the Brazil squad by coach Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday for upcoming friendlies against South Korea and Japan.

October 01, 2025

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Emery relishes Villa's 'special' Rotterdam visit
Emery relishes Villa's 'special' Rotterdam visit

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says Thursday's Europa League clash with Feyenoord in Rotterdam is a "special" occasion for the club as they return to the scene of their greatest triumph.

October 01, 2025

Colombia gives chunk of druglord Escobar's ranch to conflict victims
Colombia gives chunk of druglord Escobar's ranch to conflict victims

Colombia has handed over a chunk of deceased drug lord Pablo Escobar's ranch, famous for its "cocaine" hippos, to women caught up in the country's armed conflict, President Gustavo Petro said Wednesday.

October 01, 2025

Gaza aid flotilla says Israeli warships intercepting boats
Gaza aid flotilla says Israeli warships intercepting boats

A flotilla carrying aid to Gaza said Israeli forces were on Wednesday intercepting its latest bid to break an Israeli blockade of the war-battered Palestinian territory.

October 01, 2025

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Gordon penalties lead Newcastle to big win over Union SG
Gordon penalties lead Newcastle to big win over Union SG

Anthony Gordon scored a pair of penalties as Newcastle eased to a 4-0 win away to Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise on Wednesday to pick up their first points in the Champions League.

October 01, 2025

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Hurricane Imelda bound for Bermuda as a Cat 2 storm
Hurricane Imelda bound for Bermuda as a Cat 2 storm

Hurricane Imelda, now a Category 2 storm, was churning toward Bermuda on Wednesday with sustained winds of 100 mph (160 kph), threatening damaging waves and flooding.

October 01, 2025