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Netanyahu promises 'safe passage' to Rafah civilians, disputes Gaza toll

Netanyahu promises 'safe passage' to Rafah civilians, disputes Gaza toll

Israel will push into Rafah in southern Gaza despite widespread concerns over the potential toll, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a television interview on Sunday, vowing to provide "safe passage" for civilians out of the overcrowded city.

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Hamas warns Israeli invasion of Rafah will 'torpedo' hostage talks

Hamas warns Israeli invasion of Rafah will 'torpedo' hostage talks

Hamas warned Israel on Sunday that a ground offensive into Gaza's far-southern city of Rafah, crowded with displaced Palestinians, would imperil the release of hostages held by militants in the besieged territory.

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No hiding from pain of double defeat for Wales captain Jenkins

No hiding from pain of double defeat for Wales captain Jenkins

Dafyffd Jenkins insisted there was no getting away from Wales' losing start to the Six Nations Championship for all they had been beaten by a combined margin of just three points in their opening two matches.

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Pakistan police clash with Khan supporters at election protests

Pakistan police clash with Khan supporters at election protests

Police fired tear gas to disperse supporters of jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan Sunday after his party urged protests outside election offices where they said rigging had taken place in last week's national vote.

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Larsson benefits from Shiffrin, Vlhova absence to win slalom

Larsson benefits from Shiffrin, Vlhova absence to win slalom

Sweden's Anna Swenn Larsson won the women's World Cup slalom at Soldeu becoming the first skier apart from injured duo of American superstar Mikaela Shiffrin and Olympic champion Petra Vlhova to win a race in the discipline this season.

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Sri Lanka hit 308 in second Afghanistan ODI

Sri Lanka hit 308 in second Afghanistan ODI

Four half-centuries helped Sri Lanka to a total of 308 for six after they elected to bat first in the second one-day international against Afghanistan on Sunday.

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Death of teenager takes Senegal protest toll to three

Death of teenager takes Senegal protest toll to three

A 16-year-old died following clashes in Senegal's Ziguinchor, the third fatality in unrest after President Macky Sall postponed this month's election, a hospital source and a local politician said Sunday.

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Try a 'blur' but Dingwall says England sharpening up in Six Nations

Try a 'blur' but Dingwall says England sharpening up in Six Nations

Fraser Dingwall believes England can approach the remainder of their Six Nations Championship campaign with confidence after his maiden Test try proved pivotal to a come-from-behind win over Wales at Twickenham.

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Hamas warns Israel a Rafah invasion will threaten hostage talks

Hamas warns Israel a Rafah invasion will threaten hostage talks

Hamas warned Israel on Sunday that an offensive into Gaza's far-southern city of Rafah, crowded with displaced Palestinians, would threaten talks about the release of hostages seized in the October 7 attacks.

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Madrid's Bellingham to miss Leipzig trip with ankle sprain

Madrid's Bellingham to miss Leipzig trip with ankle sprain

Real Madrid confirmed Sunday midfielder Jude Bellingham has sprained his left ankle and Spanish media report he will be out for up to three weeks.

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