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One dead, two missing as Crete hit by major flooding

One dead, two missing as Crete hit by major flooding

A man was found dead and two people were missing on Saturday after torrential rain brought major flooding to the Greek island of Crete, emergency workers said.

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Lorient miss out on top spot after Reims stalemate

Lorient miss out on top spot after Reims stalemate

Lorient spurned the chance to usurp Paris Saint-Germain at the top of Ligue 1 overnight as their six-match winning streak came to an end with a goalless draw against Reims on Saturday.

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LIV's Sergio Garcia says European career could be over after fine

LIV's Sergio Garcia says European career could be over after fine

LIV Golf recruit Sergio Garcia said his days on the European Tour could be over on Saturday after he was fined by the circuit for pulling out of a tournament.

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'Words not enough' to convey disaster, say Turkish miners

'Words not enough' to convey disaster, say Turkish miners

Their soot-stained faces drained with exhaustion, Turkish miners are at a loss to describe the disaster that killed their friends in Friday's coal mine explosion.

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Bay Bridge rains on Baaeed's parade, Dettori at the double on Champions Day

Bay Bridge rains on Baaeed's parade, Dettori at the double on Champions Day

Baaeed failed to find one last great performance on Saturday as he went down to defeat for the first time in his 11th and final race in The Champion Stakes at Ascot.

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Man Utd's Greenwood charged with attempted rape

Man Utd's Greenwood charged with attempted rape

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has been charged with attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault, prosecutors said on Saturday.

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Leicester held by Palace, Forest sink to bottom of the Premier League

Leicester held by Palace, Forest sink to bottom of the Premier League

Leicester edged off the bottom of the Premier League despite drawing a blank in a goalless draw with Crystal Palace on Saturday as Nottingham Forest fell to the foot of the table after losing 1-0 at Wolves.

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Aussie Arnold scores on Toulouse return in Brive rout

Aussie Arnold scores on Toulouse return in Brive rout

Australian lock Richie Arnold scored on his return from a one-month ban as leaders Toulouse hammered Brive 45-7 in the French Top 14 on Saturday

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England thrash Samoa 60-6 in opening match of Rugby League World Cup

England thrash Samoa 60-6 in opening match of Rugby League World Cup

Dom Young scored two superb tries to help England to a 60-6 thrashing of Samoa in the opening game of the Rugby League World Cup in Newcastle on Saturday.

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Man Utd's Mason Greenwood charged with attempted rape

Man Utd's Mason Greenwood charged with attempted rape

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has been charged with attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault, prosecutors said Saturday.

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