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England thrash France to keep alive World Cup hopes
England kept their Rugby League World Cup semi-final hopes alive by beating France 82-0 in Perth, after losing their opening match to Tonga. The emphatic result gives England a chance to recover on points difference, but qualification remains uncertain. Herbie Farnworth and Dom Young each scored three tries, while England crossed the line 14 times.…
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Latte Lath’s journey from street games and Carrick to new start in Germany
Emmanuel Latte Lath has described how leaving Ivory Coast as a child, reuniting with his father in Italy and finding football helped shape his career. Now with Union Berlin, the 27-year-old says those early experiences gave him motivation and resilience through a difficult route into professional football. He moved to Italy aged eight, joined Atalanta’s…
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Fire at Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest in Bavaria; police detain arson suspect
The fire severely damaged the Eagle’s Nest, Adolf Hitler’s former mountain retreat in Bavaria, and police detained a person suspected of arson. No one was injured, and the investigation is continuing; the incident has drawn attention to a site linked to the Nazi regime and its crimes. Around 200 firefighters responded after a smoke detector…
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French activist apologises after calling a rape threat collateral damage
Footage of French activist Bettina Zourli describing a rape threat against a woman as “collateral damage” has prompted widespread criticism. The woman said she was at home with her child when a protester threatened her after she tried to stop looting at a shop below; Zourli’s response has drawn condemnation from political figures and social…
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France prepares for day of protest a week after nationwide riots
France is preparing for another nationwide day of protest after last Saturday’s demonstrations escalated into some of the country’s worst unrest in decades. The government has imposed restrictions and raised security levels as opposition parties criticise its handling of the earlier violence, while organisers say protests will go ahead. The interior ministry plans to deploy…
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Suspect detained after blaze at Hitler’s former Bavarian retreat
A suspect has been detained after a fire engulfed the Eagle’s Nest, Adolf Hitler’s former Alpine retreat in Bavaria. The blaze was still burning early on Saturday, and police are investigating whether the suspect was connected to it. The fire alarm sounded at 21:15 on Friday, and around 200 emergency personnel were deployed. Difficult terrain…
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Australian tourist says Paris police questioned him and teenage brother without explanation
Australian tourist Ahmed Assaad says French police stopped and questioned him and his teenage brother in Paris without explaining why. He filmed part of the encounter, which ended without further incident, and the video has prompted debate over police checks and how officers should identify themselves. Assaad says officers took their passports, alleged the pair…
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France prepares heavy security as up to 500,000 plan protests
France is preparing for nationwide demonstrations after last week’s protests over the cost of living turned violent, with looting, damage to shops and public buildings, and clashes with police. Intelligence officials warn that as many as half a million people could take part, raising concerns about further unrest and prompting some shopkeepers to board up…
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UK Prime Minister urges Trump to secure full Starlink access for Ukraine
The new detail is that Andy Burnham raised Ukraine’s need for full Starlink access directly with Donald Trump in a phone call on Friday. The UK Prime Minister said the service is important to Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against Russia’s full-scale invasion, as reports of restrictions have heightened concern about the country’s exposure to…
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Littler through as Van Gerwen suffers early Euros exit
Luke Littler beat William O’Connor 6-3 to reach the European Championship second round, while Michael van Gerwen was eliminated in his opening match. Littler’s progress keeps alive his bid to win the only major title missing from his collection. The 19-year-old hit six 180s and averaged 105 over three darts in the best-of-11 match. He…