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Druze regain control of Sweida city after Syria announces ceasefire

Druze regain control of Sweida city after Syria announces ceasefire

Druze fighters pushed out rival armed factions from Syria's southern city of Sweida on Saturday, a monitor said, after the government ordered a ceasefire following a US-brokered deal to avert further Israeli military intervention.

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Winning majors 'not easy' warns Scheffler despite British Open lead

Winning majors 'not easy' warns Scheffler despite British Open lead

World number one Scottie Scheffler is not getting ahead of himself despite closing in on a first British Open title after opening up a four-shot lead heading into Sunday's final round.

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Dominant Scheffler stretches four shots clear at British Open

Dominant Scheffler stretches four shots clear at British Open

Scottie Scheffler closed in on a maiden British Open title on Saturday, opening up a four-shot lead ahead of the final round at Royal Portrush with another imperious display.

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'Inevitable' Scheffler tough to catch, even for McIlroy

'Inevitable' Scheffler tough to catch, even for McIlroy

Rory McIlroy said catching Scottie Scheffler to win the British Open on home soil in Northern Ireland will be an unenviable task on Sunday given the world number one's supreme form.

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Clashes, homes torched in south Syria's Sweida despite ceasefire

Clashes, homes torched in south Syria's Sweida despite ceasefire

Smoke rose from burning houses in south Syria's Sweida on Saturday and an Arab tribal fighter vowed to "slaughter" residents as deadly clashes with Druze fighters persisted.

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Ukraine proposes fresh peace talks with Russia next week

Ukraine proposes fresh peace talks with Russia next week

Kyiv has proposed to Moscow a new round of peace talks next week, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday, hours after Russian strikes across Ukraine claimed more lives.

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Gaza civil defence says Israeli fire kills 32 near two aid centres

Gaza civil defence says Israeli fire kills 32 near two aid centres

Gaza's civil defence agency said on Saturday that Israeli fire killed 32 people and wounded more than 100 near two aid centres, in the latest deaths of Palestinians seeking food.

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Young Swede Solberg extends Rally Estonia lead

Young Swede Solberg extends Rally Estonia lead

Oliver Solberg continued to surprise in his first ever world rally championship event, the 23-year-old Swede extending his lead in the Rally Estonia on Saturday.

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NHL all-time record scorer Ovechkin calls for Russian return to global sports

NHL all-time record scorer Ovechkin calls for Russian return to global sports

NHL all-time record goal scorer Alexander Ovechkin called for Russian athletes to be allowed to compete at the world's top sporting events again, as he was greeted by hundreds of adoring fans during a visit to Moscow on Saturday.

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Memorable Moodie try highlights big win by Springboks

Memorable Moodie try highlights big win by Springboks

Centre Canan Moodie scored a memorable try as world champions South African beat Georgia 55-10 in Mbombela on Saturday to complete their Rugby Championship build-up.

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