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  1. PSG fight back to beat Strasbourg after Dembele penalty miss

    PSG were trailing to an early goal by United States star Giovanni Reyna for Strasbourg at the Stade de la Meinau, and last year's Ballon d'Or winner Dembele then put a penalty wide in the 72nd minute.

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  2. Walsh breaks her own 50 free world short course record

    Walsh's effort on Friday night in the 25-meter pool at the University of Virginia, where she competed collegiately, lowered her former mark of 22.83, set at the 2024 short course world championships in Budapest.

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  3. Saudi Arabia executes five on terrorism charges

    Saudi Arabia has executed five of its nationals on terrorism charges, bringing the total number of death sentences carried out this year to 188. Read More: https://punchng.com/saudi-arabia-executes-five-on-terrorism-charges/

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  4. 'Special' Ombudsman storms to victory in Champion Stakes

    Ombudsman secured his fifth Group One victory, beating Calandagan by three and three quarter lengths, in front of packed stands at Ascot on British Champions Day. Bay City Roller followed up his fine second in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe a fortnight ago to finish third.

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  5. Ukraine war: "Mothers of Kherson" opera opens in Poland

    "Mothers of Kherson" has opened at Poland's National Opera. The performance was co-produced with New York's Metropolitan Opera and created in close association with Save Ukraine, a group helping to bring back Ukrainian children who remain in Russia.

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  6. Dortmund go top despite Union Berlin stalemate

    Serhou Guirassy had a golden chance to snatch all three points for his side at the end of a match of few opportunities, but headed just wide with 11 minutes remaining to cap a poor game up front for the Dortmund striker.

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  7. India poised to woo global investments amid US curbs: INMECC

    Urging the Central and State governments, along with private-sector stakeholders, to explore the emerging opportunity, the INMECC said it is actively engaged in facilitating investment opportunities in India.

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  8. Chacarra takes lead as McIlroy falls away in Delhi

    Chacarra, who won the Hero Indian Open earlier this year, was 14-under after his incomplete third round at Delhi Golf Club. Although the weather was much improved, play was held up by nearly five hours on day one leaving the European Tour event playing serious catch-up.

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  9. Nepal floods 'defining moment' for climate action: UN

    The country suffered one of the worst disasters in its history on August 26, when a mountain collapse near the China border triggered catastrophic floods that killed more than 1,400 people and left over 5,000 missing. Scientists said climate change played a significant role in that disaster.

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  10. Jayawardene quits as coach of five-time IPL winners Mumbai

    The 49-year-old former Sri Lanka captain led Mumbai to three titles in his first stint between 2017 and 2022. He rejoined the team in 2024 but was unable to replicate his success as five-time IPL winners Mumbai finished fourth in 2025 and ninth out of 10 teams in 2026.

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