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Capilla and Carreras doubles send Bayonne top in France
Capilla and Carreras doubles send Bayonne top in France

Back row forward Esteban Capilla and wing Mateo Carreras scored two tries each as Bayonne thumped Clermont 44-17 on Saturday to move back to the French Top 14 summit.

October 18, 2025

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Nice deny Lyon chance to go top of Ligue 1
Nice deny Lyon chance to go top of Ligue 1

Nice produced a clinical 3-2 win at home to Lyon on Saturday as they denied the visitors the chance to go top of Ligue 1.

October 18, 2025

Protest in Rome over Libya migrant deal after latest Med migrant shipwreck
Protest in Rome over Libya migrant deal after latest Med migrant shipwreck

Migrants and rights activists protested in Rome Saturday against Italy's migrant deal with Libya, a day after some 20 people were feared dead in the latest shipwreck in the Mediterranean.

October 18, 2025

Israel says Gaza gateway stays shut until hostage bodies returned
Israel says Gaza gateway stays shut until hostage bodies returned

Israel warned on Saturday the main gateway into Gaza from Egypt would remain shut while Hamas recovered the bodies of former hostages, just as the UN relief chief said the devastated territory needed massive humanitarian support.

October 18, 2025

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Araujo strikes late as Barca snatch win over Girona
Araujo strikes late as Barca snatch win over Girona

Ronald Araujo struck at the death to snatch Barcelona a 2-1 win over Girona on Saturday and lift the champions top of La Liga.

October 18, 2025

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Forest sack Postecoglou after 40 days as manager
Forest sack Postecoglou after 40 days as manager

Ange Postecoglou was sacked as Nottingham Forest manager on Saturday after his side crashed to a 3-0 defeat by Chelsea -- a brutal end to a reign that lasted just 40 days.

October 18, 2025