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Crusaders beat Blues to book Super Rugby semi-final berth

Crusaders beat Blues to book Super Rugby semi-final berth

Fullback Johnny McNicholl scored a hat-trick of tries as the Canterbury Crusaders beat the ill-disciplined Auckland Blues 52-31 on Saturday to book a place in the Super Rugby semi-finals.

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Picturesque Malta set to 'implode' as concrete jungle devours all

Picturesque Malta set to 'implode' as concrete jungle devours all

Farmer Annalisa Schembri is battling to save a wheat field from developers in Malta, where a construction boom is engulfing lands and villages, with even historic UNESCO sites in jeopardy.

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Australian Rules bosses blast 'vile' racist abuse of player

Australian Rules bosses blast 'vile' racist abuse of player

Australian Rules bosses condemned racist and obscene social media messages targeting a Sudanese-born player as "vile" on Saturday, pledging to investigate them.

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Wembanyama seeks clarity after heartbreaking Spurs loss

Wembanyama seeks clarity after heartbreaking Spurs loss

San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama could barely remember the details of the late-game miscues that cost the Spurs in their agonizing 105-104 loss to the New York Knicks in game two of the NBA Finals on Friday.

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Knicks hold off Spurs 105-104 for 2-0 NBA Finals lead

Knicks hold off Spurs 105-104 for 2-0 NBA Finals lead

Jalen Brunson drilled the go-ahead free throw as the New York Knicks held off a furious San Antonio rally to beat the Spurs 105-104 on Friday and take a commanding 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals.

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In New York, waiting in line becomes a social scene

In New York, waiting in line becomes a social scene

In front of L'industrie Pizzeria, as at many other New York restaurants and shops, customers line up behind barriers -- in this case, all to grab a prized pizza slice.

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Co-hosts Canada held by Ireland ahead of World Cup

Co-hosts Canada held by Ireland ahead of World Cup

World Cup co-hosts Canada were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw with Ireland on Friday despite dominating their final warm-up friendly before the tournament kicks off next week.

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Pope visits polarised Spain with focus on migrants

Pope visits polarised Spain with focus on migrants

Pope Leo XIV heads to Spain on Saturday for a visit focused on immigration and social justice at a politically turbulent time for Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.

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Airlines gather in Rio to chart course as horizon darkens

Airlines gather in Rio to chart course as horizon darkens

Airline executives descend on Rio this weekend to weigh the prospects for an industry grappling with geopolitical turbulence, soaring fuel costs and travellers wary of chasing sky-high ticket prices.

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Brumbies coach apologises after 'embarrassing' Super Rugby rout

Brumbies coach apologises after 'embarrassing' Super Rugby rout

ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham has apologised after their "embarrassing" Super Rugby playoff capitulation to the Wellington Hurricanes, admitting the team let down their fans.

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