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Seymour Hersh makes reluctant subject of new documentary

Seymour Hersh makes reluctant subject of new documentary

Seymour Hersh, one of the most influential US journalists of the last 60 years, is the sometimes reluctant subject of a new documentary that probes his biggest scoops and occasional missteps, as well as his private life.

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Red Cross warns against evacuation of Gaza City as Israel tightens siege

Red Cross warns against evacuation of Gaza City as Israel tightens siege

The Red Cross warned on Saturday that any Israeli efforts to evacuate Gaza City would put residents at risk, as Israel's military tightened its siege on the area ahead of a major planned offensive.

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Flick hopeful Barca's Lopez will stay amid Chelsea links

Flick hopeful Barca's Lopez will stay amid Chelsea links

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he believes midfielder Fermin Lopez will stay at the club despite links to a Chelsea switch, but could not be certain of it.

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India's Modi arrives in Tianjin ahead of summit hosted by China

India's Modi arrives in Tianjin ahead of summit hosted by China

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched down in the Chinese city of Tianjin on Saturday evening, Indian TV networks showed, a day before a summit that will be attended by leaders from more than 20 countries.

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Isak edges closer to Liverpool move after Newcastle sign Woltemade

Isak edges closer to Liverpool move after Newcastle sign Woltemade

Alexander Isak's move to Liverpool moved a step closer on Saturday after Newcastle United signed German international striker Nick Woltemade for a club record fee reported to be worth up to £69 million ($93 million).

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Russia strikes across Ukraine as peace prospects flounder

Russia strikes across Ukraine as peace prospects flounder

Russia launched "massive" strikes across Ukraine overnight, rescue services said on Saturday, a new blow to peace efforts that drew a fresh appeal from President Volodymyr Zelensky for US and European help.

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Five things to know about Indonesia's deadly protests

Five things to know about Indonesia's deadly protests

Violent clashes have erupted across Indonesia, boiling into the biggest test of Prabowo Subianto's 10-month presidency, with at least four people killed in separate incidents.

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McLaren dominate final practice at Dutch GP

McLaren dominate final practice at Dutch GP

McLaren drivers dominated the final practice session at the Dutch Grand Prix on Saturday, with Britain's Lando Norris outpacing teammate Oscar Piastri to set the fastest time.

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Pakistan evacuates half a million people stranded by floods

Pakistan evacuates half a million people stranded by floods

Nearly half a million people have been displaced by flooding in eastern Pakistan after days of heavy rain swelled rivers, relief officials said Saturday, as they carried out a massive rescue operation.

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China's Xi welcomes leaders in Tianjin ahead of summit

China's Xi welcomes leaders in Tianjin ahead of summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping began welcoming dignitaries including United Nations chief Antonio Guterres and Egyptian Premier Moustafa Madbouly on Saturday before a summit attended by leaders from more than 20 countries.

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