22 h. ago The Librarian of Auschwitz dies aged 96: Holocaust survivor who endured unimaginable horrors but kept prisoners' hopes alive by curating 'library' of books before bestselling novel revealed her story

Dita Kraus died at her home in the Israeli city of Netanya surrounded by her beloved family. Her story of resilience amidst the horrors of the Nazi death machine inspired millions.

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4 d. ago Sri Lanka keep slim World Cup hopes alive with four wickets in Bangladesh’s final over

Sri Lanka, 202, bt Bangladesh, 195-9, by seven runsBangladesh needed nine runs from final over to winSri Lanka snatched victory from the jaws of defeat to record their first win of the Women’s Cricket World Cup, edging out Bangladesh by seven runs in a nerve-jangling finish in Navi Mumbai on Monday.With Bangladesh cruising and only nine needed off the final over with five wickets in hand, having mustered just three runs off the penultimate over, the captain, Chamari Athapaththu, took the ball herself and turned the game on its head. Continue reading...

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1 week ago World Cup qualifying roundup: Sweden on brink of elimination after Kosovo defeat

Kosovo win 1-0 in Stockholm to keep playoff hopes aliveFrance held 2-2 by Iceland in ReykjavikSweden’s faint hopes of qualifying for the World Cup were all-but extinguished as the 2018 quarter-finalists lost 1-0 against Kosovo in Stockholm. Fisnik Asllani fired a first-half effort that allowed the Kosovans to complete a remarkable double over their opponents and boost their own hopes of booking at least a playoff place.Sweden – who featured £125m man Alexander Isak up front alongside Viktor Gyökeres – remain rooted to the bottom of Group B on one point. Isak, who played another 90 minutes after doing the same in the 2-0 defeat to Switzerland on Friday, failed to find the target as he continues to work his way back to fitness following his summer move from Newcastle to Liverpool. Leaders Switzerland dropped their first points of the campaign as they were held to a goalless draw by Slovenia in Ljubljana. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Luke Littler throws brilliant 152 checkout to keep World Grand Prix hopes alive

The 18-year-old was 2-0 down and survived three match darts to stage a comeback against the Welshman in their quarter-final in Leicester.

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2 w. ago Lesotho vs Nigeria live: Super Eagles have slim lead as Kalake set up tense finish in crucial World Cup qualifier

Nigeria will feel they need maximum points to keep their World Cup qualification hopes alive

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2 w. ago Seven Scots keep DP World Tour card hopes alive after avoiding 'banana skin'

Gregor Graham and Calum Scott join five compatriots in passing Qualifying School First Stage

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2 w. ago Lesotho vs Nigeria live: Super Eagles desperate to keep their World Cup 2026 qualifying hopes alive

Nigeria will feel they need maximum points to keep their World Cup qualification hopes alive

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2 w. ago What Scotland need to qualify for World Cup after victory over Greece as route to finals emerges

Hopes of reaching USA, Canada and Mexico alive after Hampden comeback win

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2 w. ago Gerry McCann says hope Madeleine alive makes false claims 'pull at heartstrings'

Gerry McCann has told a stalking trial how his family is still holding out with a "glimmer" of hope that Madeleine will be found alive and so false claims "pull your heartstrings"

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2 w. ago Springboks make history in London with battling Rugby Championship title

Argentina 27-29 South Africa: The Springboks fought their way past the Pumas to seal back-to-back Rugby Championship crowns for the first time in their storied history

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2 w. ago Argentina v South Africa live: Springboks survive brutal battle to win Rugby Championship title

Argentina 27-29 South Africa: The Springboks retained their crown in a thriller at Twickenham

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2 w. ago New Zealand power past Australia but miss out on Rugby Championship title

New Zealand 28-14 Australia: The All Blacks put the pressure on South Africa with victory in Perth - but the Springboks held on against Argentina to claim the title

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2 w. ago Argentina v South Africa live: Springboks take over at Twickenham to close in on Rugby Championship title

The world champions look to retain their title in Twickenham

Sport

2 w. ago New Zealand power past Australia to keep Rugby Championship title hopes alive

New Zealand 28-14 Australia: The All Blacks put the pressure on South Africa with victory in Perth

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2 w. ago Australia v New Zealand live: All Blacks keeping Rugby Championship title hopes alive

A win for the All Blacks would put the pressure on South Africa in a tight title tussle

Sport

2 w. ago Argentina v South Africa live: Springboks take over Twickenham in hunt for Rugby Championship title

The world champions look to retain their title in Twickenham

Sport

3 w. ago What do the Springboks need to win the Rugby Championship? Title permutations explained

New Zealand and Australia still harbour hopes of overhauling the defending champions at the top of the table

Sport

3 w. ago First photo emerges of boy who vanished without a trace in Australian outback

Police have declared that the search for a four-year-old boy missing in the South Australian outback is now in the 'recovery phase,' as rescuers hold little hope of finding him alive.

Culture

3 w. ago Ox Nche returns as Springboks bid to seal Rugby Championship title

Prop Nche was a late withdrawal from South Africa’s first clash with Argentina but is fit to start at Twickenham

Sport

3 w. ago South Africa v Argentina live: Springboks thrash Pumas behind record Feinberg

South Africa 67-30 Argentina: A crazy game in Durban saw the Springboks notch nine tries to leave the Rugby Championship title within their grasp and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu scored a Springbok record 37 points

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