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New rallies erupt in Iran as crackdown fears grow

New rallies erupt in Iran as crackdown fears grow

Major Iranian cities were gripped overnight by new mass rallies denouncing the Islamic republic, as activists on Saturday expressed fear authorities were intensifying their suppression of the demonstrations under cover of an internet blackout.

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Real Madrid not 'kamikaze' with Mbappe health: Alonso

Real Madrid not 'kamikaze' with Mbappe health: Alonso

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said he could take a controlled risk with Kylian Mbappe's fitness ahead of the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday against Barcelona, but would not be "kamikaze".

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South Africa defends naval drills with Iran, Russia as 'essential'

South Africa defends naval drills with Iran, Russia as 'essential'

South Africa on Saturday began naval drills with Russia, Iran and China, describing the manoeuvres off its coast as not merely a show of force but a vital response to rising maritime tensions.

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Alcaraz beats Sinner in sold-out South Korea exhibition match

Alcaraz beats Sinner in sold-out South Korea exhibition match

Carlos Alcaraz beat great rival Jannik Sinner in a light-hearted sell-out exhibition match in South Korea on Saturday ahead of the Australian Open.

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'Racing against time': Death toll rises after Philippines trash site collapse

'Racing against time': Death toll rises after Philippines trash site collapse

Hard hat-wearing rescue workers and backhoes dug through rubble in search of survivors on Saturday in the shadow of a mountain of garbage that buried dozens of landfill employees in the central Philippines, killing at least six.

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Syrian army says controls Aleppo district, Kurdish forces deny claim

Syrian army says controls Aleppo district, Kurdish forces deny claim

Syria's army said it had completed a "security sweep" on Saturday of a neighbourhood in Aleppo where it clashed with Kurdish forces, who denied losing control of the area after defying calls to surrender.

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'American? No!' says Greenland after latest Trump threat

'American? No!' says Greenland after latest Trump threat

Greenland's political parties said they did not want to be under Washington as US President Donald Trump again suggested using force to seize the mineral-rich Danish autonomous territory, raising concern worldwide.

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New rallies in Iran as son of shah calls for city centres to be seized

New rallies in Iran as son of shah calls for city centres to be seized

Major Iranian cities were gripped overnight by new mass rallies denouncing the Islamic republic, as the son of the ousted shah urged protesters on Saturday to plan to seize city centres.

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Greenland's parties say they don't want to be under US

Greenland's parties say they don't want to be under US

Greenland's political parties said they did not want to be under Washington as US President Donald Trump again suggested using force to seize the mineral-rich Danish autonomous territory, raising concern worldwide.

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Switzerland battle into United Cup final in searing Sydney heat

Switzerland battle into United Cup final in searing Sydney heat

Stan Wawrinka lost in three sets in gruelling Sydney heat of more than 40C but Switzerland beat Belgium on Saturday to reach their first United Cup final.

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