Dead quiet: Paris Catacombs close for renovations
One of Paris's top tourist attractions -- and certainly its most morbid -- closes to visitors from Monday for six months of renovations.
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Families separated, children killed as survivors flee Sudan's 'apocalyptic' El-Fasher
Survivors fleeing the Sudanese city of El-Fasher told AFP on Saturday that paramilitary fighters separated families and killed children in front of their parents, with tens of thousands still trapped following the city's fall.
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Napoli held by Como as Spalletti begins Juve adventure
Napoli were held to a goalless draw by Como in Serie A on Saturday as Luciano Spalletti began his time in the Juventus dugout at Cremonese.
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Southampton boss Still vows to fight on as pressure mounts
Southampton manager Will Still insisted he will fight to save his job after a 2-0 home defeat against Preston sparked calls for his sacking on Saturday.
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Borthwick hails 'ball of energy' Pollock as England down Australia
England coach Steve Borthwick labelled Henry Pollock a "ball of energy" after the rising star came off the bench to score a match-changing try in a 25-7 win over Australia at Twickenham on Saturday.
Read moreArsenal cruise against Burnley as Forest hold Man Utd
Arsenal brushed Burnley aside 2-0 on Saturday to surge seven points clear at the top of the Premier League as struggling Nottingham Forest held in-form Manchester United to a 2-2 draw.
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Egypt opens grand museum in lavish, pharaonic ceremony
Egypt at last opened the $1 billion Grand Egyptian Museum on Saturday as performers dressed in white tunics embroidered with designs inspired by ancient frescoes, greeted guests.
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Joao Pedro strikes at last as Chelsea edge past Spurs
Joao Pedro finally brought a halt to his Chelsea goal drought as the Brazilian striker sealed a 1-0 win to extend Tottenham's dismal record on their home turf on Saturday.
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Ohtani to open for Dodgers in World Series deciding game seven
Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will be the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting pitcher when they take on the Toronto Blue Jays in the decisive World Series game seven on Saturday.
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Understrength Bayern sail past Leverkusen before PSG clash
Bayern Munich cruised to a 3-0 home win over Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday despite benching Harry Kane and several others ahead of Tuesday's trip to European champions Paris Saint-Germain.
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