Nigerian forces suffered casualties in Oyo kidnap rescue: army
Nigerian security forces suffered "casualties" during the rescue of over 40 kidnapped schoolchildren and teachers, the army said Saturday, in an operation that put an end to a major security crisis in the country's relatively safe southwest.
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South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies at 25
South African midfielder Jayden Adams, who represented his country at the ongoing World Cup, died Saturday at the age of 25, Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said.
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'Our land, our sky:' West Bank Palestinians fly kites in defiance of Israeli settlers
As brightly coloured kites climb above Burin, a Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, children race across a sun-baked hillside, watching their creations soar into the sky.
Read moreIran supreme leader vows revenge for father's killing
Iran's supreme leader on Saturday vowed revenge for the US-Israeli killing of his father and predecessor, hours after President Donald Trump warned against any attempt to assassinate him.
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'Relieved' Farrell credits pluck of the Irish after Japan examination
Ireland coach Andy Farrell admitted Saturday the 36-20 scoreline against Japan flattered his much-changed team and he was relieved to get the win, but credited the grit of his players who stuck to their task.
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Ireland 'flattered' as they beat Japan to stretch win streak
A new-look Ireland ground out a 36-20 victory over an energetic Japan in the Nations Championship on Saturday to stretch their win streak to six, but coach Andy Farrell admitted the scoreline "flattered" his side.
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US rapper Pitbull sets bald cap world record at London show
US rapper Pitbull has set the first Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps.
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'Ring the bells': residents recall escape from deadly Spanish wildfire
As flames raced toward the Spanish village of Bedar, Manoli Ramos received a desperate order from the mayor: run to the church and ring the bells to warn residents of the danger closing in.
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India strike early before England lose Jones in women's Test at Lord's
India struck three early blows before capturing the prize wicket of Amy Jones in the inaugural women's Test at Lord's on Saturday.
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Paris landmarks shutter early as quarter of France swelters under heatwave
The Eiffel Tower and other Paris landmarks announced early closures over the weekend as a quarter of mainland France was under the highest heat alert level on Saturday in the third heatwave to hit the country since May.
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