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Blast outside Jewish school in Amsterdam, no injuries: mayor

Blast outside Jewish school in Amsterdam, no injuries: mayor

An overnight blast against an exterior wall of a Jewish school in Amsterdam did not cause any injuries, Mayor Femke Halsema said Saturday, denouncing "a cowardly act of aggression".

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Israel says Iran war entering 'decisive phase'

Israel says Iran war entering 'decisive phase'

Israel said the war against Iran was entering its "decisive phase" on Saturday, as explosions rocked cities across the Middle East, with strikes on the US embassy in Baghdad and a major Emirati energy facility.

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China and South Korea power into Women's Asian Cup semis

China and South Korea power into Women's Asian Cup semis

Defending champions China scored twice in extra-time to book a blockbuster semi-final against hosts Australia at the Women's Asian Cup Saturday with a dominant South Korea joining them in the last four.

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Hezbollah's 'existential' war against Israel could be its last

Hezbollah's 'existential' war against Israel could be its last

Hezbollah suffered heavy losses in a war with Israel more than a year ago, but the Shia movement has now regrouped only to end up fighting what it has called an "existential battle" and which some warn could be its last.

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India frees Ladakh activist Wangchuk after 6 months in jail

India frees Ladakh activist Wangchuk after 6 months in jail

India on Saturday ended the preventive detention of prominent Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk, freeing him six months after he was held over protests in the Himalayan region.

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Courchevel super-G cancelled due to snow and fog

Courchevel super-G cancelled due to snow and fog

The men's world cup super-G event at Courchevel has been cancelled due to heavy snow and fog, the International Ski Federation said on Saturday.

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Mercedes' Antonelli blasts to Chinese GP pole, youngest in F1 history

Mercedes' Antonelli blasts to Chinese GP pole, youngest in F1 history

The 19-year-old Italian Kimi Antonelli took pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix on Saturday, becoming the youngest driver to achieve the feat in Formula One history.

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'Hard to challenge' Ferrari in Chinese Grand Prix, admits Norris

'Hard to challenge' Ferrari in Chinese Grand Prix, admits Norris

World champion Lando Norris admitted Saturday that McLaren had a performance deficit to Mercedes and Ferrari after he and teammate Oscar Piastri qualified fifth and sixth for the Chinese Grand Prix.

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Courchevel super-G postponed due to snow and fog

Courchevel super-G postponed due to snow and fog

The men's world cup super-G event at Courchevel has been postponed due to heavy snow and fog, the International Ski Federation said on Saturday.

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US embassy in Iraq hit as Mideast War enters third week

US embassy in Iraq hit as Mideast War enters third week

Explosions rocked cities across the Middle East on Saturday as the US embassy in Baghdad was hit by a drone strike and Tehran warned Emiratis to stay away from ports as it targets the world's energy supply lines.

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