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England down Australia, face Scotland in Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals

England down Australia, face Scotland in Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals

Tournament favourites England will face old rivals Scotland in the quarter-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup after a 47-7 win over Australia in Brighton on Saturday saw the hosts end the group stage on top of Pool A.

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Italy's Toni Servillo wins best actor at Venice

Italy's Toni Servillo wins best actor at Venice

Toni Servillo, one of Italy's most prolific and respected performers, won the best actor award at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday for his role as a morally upright Italian president struggling to overcome his indecision and take a stance.

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Indie favorite Jarmusch beats out Gaza war film for Venice top prize

Indie favorite Jarmusch beats out Gaza war film for Venice top prize

A gentle study of dysfunctional families by veteran American director Jim Jarmusch clinched top prize at the Venice Film Festival Saturday, while a harrowing docu-drama about the Gaza war took second.

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China's Xin Zhilei wins best actress award at Venice Film Festival

China's Xin Zhilei wins best actress award at Venice Film Festival

China's Xin Zhilei won the best actress award at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday for her role in "The Sun Rises on Us All" directed by Cai Shangjun.

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England to face Scotland in Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals after record-equalling win over Australia

England to face Scotland in Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals after record-equalling win over Australia

Tournament favourites England will face old rivals Scotland in the quarter-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup after a 47-7 win over Australia in Brighton on Saturday saw the hosts top Pool A.

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Jihadists kill 63 in attack on Nigerian town

Jihadists kill 63 in attack on Nigerian town

Jihadists killed at least 63 people in northeastern Nigeria while storming a town whose residents had been returned from a displacement camp, the state governor said.

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UK police arrest 150 people in latest Palestine Action demo

UK police arrest 150 people in latest Palestine Action demo

Some 150 people were arrested in London on Saturday during a tense protest in support of the Palestine Action group, which has been banned under terror laws, police said.

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Sinner and Alcaraz set for gripping third act in US Open final

Sinner and Alcaraz set for gripping third act in US Open final

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, the world's undisputed top two players, will square off in a third straight Grand Slam final on Sunday at the US Open with President Donald Trump in attendance.

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McIlroy in hunt for first win since Masters at Irish Open

McIlroy in hunt for first win since Masters at Irish Open

Rory McIlroy remained in contention for his first tournament triumph since the US Masters after a bogey-free 68 on Saturday left him four shots off the lead heading into the final round of the Irish Open.

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Laboured England beat Andorra to extend 100 percent record on road to World Cup

Laboured England beat Andorra to extend 100 percent record on road to World Cup

England extended their 100 percent record on the road to the World Cup but Thomas Tuchel's side again failed to impress in a laboured 2-0 win against minnows Andorra on Saturday.

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