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France's Gasly extends Alpine contract until 2028

France's Gasly extends Alpine contract until 2028

Pierre Gasly has signed a contract extension with Alpine until the end of the 2028 Formula One season, the French team announced on Saturday.

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'Gutsy' All Blacks beat Springboks to extend Eden Park record

'Gutsy' All Blacks beat Springboks to extend Eden Park record

New Zealand scored two early tries and kept an error-prone South Africa at bay to win a rugged arm-wrestle 24-17 Saturday and stay top of the Rugby Championship.

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Israel tells residents to leave Gaza City ahead of offensive

Israel tells residents to leave Gaza City ahead of offensive

The Israeli army told Gaza City residents to flee to a "humanitarian zone" in the south on Saturday ahead of a planned offensive to capture the territory's largest urban centre.

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Thousands pay respects to Italian designer Giorgio Armani

Thousands pay respects to Italian designer Giorgio Armani

Thousands of mourners began paying homage on Saturday to Italian fashion giant Giorgio Armani, following his death aged 91.

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Last-gasp Wallabies edge Argentina in Rugby Championship thriller

Last-gasp Wallabies edge Argentina in Rugby Championship thriller

Australia rallied from 14 points down and scored a try in the 86th minute to edge Argentina 28-24 in a breathless Rugby Championship Test on Saturday, taming a side that stunned the All Blacks a fortnight ago.

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Chilean candidate downplays communist roots in quest for presidency

Chilean candidate downplays communist roots in quest for presidency

Chilean left-wing presidential candidate Jeannette Jara is a card-carrying communist, but you won't see the hammer and sickle at her campaign events.

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Sinner relishing 'special' US Open final with Alcaraz

Sinner relishing 'special' US Open final with Alcaraz

Reigning champion Jannik Sinner expects another "special" occasion when he plays Carlos Alcaraz for the men's US Open title after the Italian reached his fifth successive Grand Slam final on Friday.

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Chargers top Chiefs in NFL Sao Paulo showpiece

Chargers top Chiefs in NFL Sao Paulo showpiece

Justin Herbert out-dueled Patrick Mahomes to lead the Los Angeles Chargers to a 27-21 upset of the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL in Sao Paulo on Friday.

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'Large shark' kills man off Sydney beach

'Large shark' kills man off Sydney beach

A suspected "large shark" mauled a surfer to death in a rare fatal attack off a Sydney beach on Saturday, Australian police and rescuers said, leading to a string of beach closures.

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Alcaraz, Sinner set up blockbuster US Open final

Alcaraz, Sinner set up blockbuster US Open final

Carlos Alcaraz overpowered Novak Djokovic in straight sets on Friday to set up a blockbuster US Open final showdown against world number one and defending champion Jannik Sinner.

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