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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.

September 06, 2025

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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.

September 06, 2025

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.

September 06, 2025

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.

September 06, 2025

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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.

September 06, 2025

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Israel flattens high-rise as it tells Gaza City residents to flee
Israel flattens high-rise as it tells Gaza City residents to flee

An Israeli strike flattened a high-rise in Gaza City on Saturday -- the second in as many days -- after the military warned people to flee south to a "humanitarian zone" ahead of a planned offensive against the urban hub.

September 06, 2025