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Director del Toro reluctant to leave his "Frankenstein" behind

Director del Toro reluctant to leave his "Frankenstein" behind

Oscar-winning Mexican director Guillermo del Toro has birthed a monster with his new big-budget "Frankenstein" movie and joked Saturday that the effort had left him worn out ahead of the world premiere in Venice.

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Canada surge into Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals after routing Wales

Canada surge into Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals after routing Wales

Canada underlined their status as one of the leading contenders for the Women's Rugby World Cup by reaching the quarter-finals with a game to spare after a 42-0 thrashing of Wales.

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Chelsea benefit from VAR controversy to beat Fulham

Chelsea benefit from VAR controversy to beat Fulham

Chelsea took advantage of VAR controversy to beat Fulham 2-0 as the visitors were left to rue a series of costly decisions awarded against them at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

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Italy striker Kean renews Fiorentina contract until 2029

Italy striker Kean renews Fiorentina contract until 2029

Moise Kean has signed a new contract with Fiorentina until 2029, the Serie A club announced on Saturday.

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Flick hopeful Barca's Lopez will stay amid Chelsea links

Flick hopeful Barca's Lopez will stay amid Chelsea links

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he believes midfielder Fermin Lopez will stay at the club despite links to a Chelsea switch, but could not be certain of it.

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Isak edges closer to Liverpool move after Newcastle sign Woltemade

Isak edges closer to Liverpool move after Newcastle sign Woltemade

Alexander Isak's move to Liverpool moved a step closer on Saturday after Newcastle United signed German international striker Nick Woltemade for a club record fee reported to be worth up to £69 million ($93 million).

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McLaren dominate final practice at Dutch GP

McLaren dominate final practice at Dutch GP

McLaren drivers dominated the final practice session at the Dutch Grand Prix on Saturday, with Britain's Lando Norris outpacing teammate Oscar Piastri to set the fastest time.

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Pakistan evacuates half a million people stranded by floods

Pakistan evacuates half a million people stranded by floods

Nearly half a million people have been displaced by flooding in eastern Pakistan after days of heavy rain swelled rivers, relief officials said Saturday, as they carried out a massive rescue operation.

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Thailand power vacuum will 'not affect' border security: defence ministry

Thailand power vacuum will 'not affect' border security: defence ministry

Thailand's lack of a formal government will not affect border security with Cambodia, the defence ministry said Saturday, as the kingdom scrambles to fill a power vacuum following the dismissal of the prime minister by the Constitutional Court.

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Istanbul's ferries, a beloved link between two continents

Istanbul's ferries, a beloved link between two continents

For nearly two centuries, the white ferries gliding over the Bosphorus Strait have provided an iconic link for countless passengers travelling between Istanbul's European shores and its Asian side.

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