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Polish liberal opposition favoured in election exit poll

Polish liberal opposition favoured in election exit poll

Polish opposition parties are tipped to win a parliamentary majority in Sunday's election that would end eight years of rule by the populist Law and Justice (PiS) party, according to exit polls.

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Polish opposition favoured in election exit poll

Polish opposition favoured in election exit poll

Polish opposition parties are tipped to win a parliamentary majority in Sunday's election that would end eight years of rule by the populist Law and Justice (PiS) party, according to exit polls.

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'If we bathe, we won't drink': Gazans struggle as water supplies dwindle

'If we bathe, we won't drink': Gazans struggle as water supplies dwindle

In the southern Gaza Strip, scores of people line up at bathrooms, many of them not having showered for days after Israel cut off water, electricity and food following Hamas's deadly assault.

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Fears mount that Israel-Hamas war could spark wider conflict

Fears mount that Israel-Hamas war could spark wider conflict

Fears that the Israel-Hamas conflict might spread were growing Sunday, with Israeli troops poised to launch a ground offensive into Gaza, Tehran saying that if it does so "no one can guarantee control of the situation," and Washington expressing fears of possible Iranian involvement.

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Trott wants Afghanistan 'boys and girls' to play cricket

Trott wants Afghanistan 'boys and girls' to play cricket

Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott hopes Sunday's World Cup win over England will "encourage boys and girls" to take up cricket even though the country's Taliban rulers ban women from playing sport.

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Swiss scramble to salvage draw with Belarus

Swiss scramble to salvage draw with Belarus

Switzerland left it late to rescue a 3-3 draw at home to Belarus on Sunday and save some face as captain Granit Xhaka won a record-equalling 118th cap.

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Man Utd fans seek clarity as Ratcliffe eyes minority stake

Man Utd fans seek clarity as Ratcliffe eyes minority stake

A leading Manchester United fans' group called on Sunday for clarity on the future of the English giants amid speculation British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe is set to take a minority stake in the club.

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Taylor Swift conquers N.America box office with concert film

Taylor Swift conquers N.America box office with concert film

After her sold-out stadium tour, pop superstar Taylor Swift filled movie theaters with screaming fans as her concert film took in an estimated $96 million in its opening weekend in North America, smashing records in the category.

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Buttler urges England to keep the faith after Afghanistan blow

Buttler urges England to keep the faith after Afghanistan blow

England captain Jos Buttler said the defending champions must show their resolve and believe they can turn their faltering World Cup campaign around after a shock 69-run defeat by Afghanistan on Sunday.

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Fiji's captain Nayacalevu blasts referee in England defeat

Fiji's captain Nayacalevu blasts referee in England defeat

Fiji captain Waisea Nayacalevu complained about unconscious refereeing bias after his side narrowly lost to England in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday.

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