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Residents of Israeli town stunned by Hamas onslaught

Residents of Israeli town stunned by Hamas onslaught

"Every second we thought that we were going to die," Ortal Dadya said after emerging from the safe room of her home where she hid when Hamas fighters stormed Sderot.

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Kohli, Rahul lead India out of peril to beat Australia at World Cup

Kohli, Rahul lead India out of peril to beat Australia at World Cup

Virat Kohli and KL Rahul hit defiant knocks to lift India from a perilous three down for two runs to a six-wicket win over Australia in their opening Cricket World Cup match on Sunday.

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Typhoon Koinu skirts Hong Kong, heads for southern China's Hainan island

Typhoon Koinu skirts Hong Kong, heads for southern China's Hainan island

Typhoon Koinu tracked towards China's resort island of Hainan on Sunday night after skirting Hong Kong, bringing heavy rains and powerful gusts while prompting the closure of transport services and schools in the financial hub.

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Israel-Gaza war ignites worldwide impact

Israel-Gaza war ignites worldwide impact

The conflict between Israel and Hamas militants is making a global impact with Britain, Canada, France and Germany among nations stepping up security around potential Jewish targets as pro-Palestinian protests break out in the Middle East.

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Late Griezmann penalty earns Atletico win over Real Sociedad

Late Griezmann penalty earns Atletico win over Real Sociedad

Antoine Griezmann converted a late penalty to snatch Atletico Madrid a controversial late 2-1 win over Real Sociedad in La Liga on Sunday.

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Israel, Gaza reel as death toll soars to 1,000 in war with Hamas

Israel, Gaza reel as death toll soars to 1,000 in war with Hamas

Israel, reeling from the deadliest attack on its territory in half a century, formally declared war on Hamas Sunday as the conflict's death toll surged to 1,000 after the Palestinian militant group launched a massive surprise assault from Gaza.

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Biles wins beam and floor golds to reach 23 world titles

Biles wins beam and floor golds to reach 23 world titles

US superstar Simone Biles won a record-extending 23rd world title on Sunday with gold in the floor final after also winning on the balance beam on the last day of the world gymnastics championships.

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Kenyan Kiptum sets world record to win Chicago Marathon

Kenyan Kiptum sets world record to win Chicago Marathon

Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum shattered the men's world record to win Sunday's Chicago Marathon in two hours and 35 seconds while Dutch runner Sifan Hassan won in the second-fastest women's time in history.

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Montpellier game in Ligue 1 abandoned after firecracker thrown at goalkeeper

Montpellier game in Ligue 1 abandoned after firecracker thrown at goalkeeper

The Ligue 1 game between Montpellier and Clermont on Sunday was abandoned in injury time after visiting goalkeeper Mory Diaw was targeted by a firecracker thrown from the stands and had to be stretchered off.

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Slick Leverkusen sink derby rivals Cologne to go top

Slick Leverkusen sink derby rivals Cologne to go top

Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen continued their unbeaten start to the season by sinking derby rivals Cologne 3-0 to return to the Bundesliga summit on Sunday.

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