Slovenia introduces border checks with Hungary and Croatia
Ljubljana officially introduced border checks with neighbouring Hungary and Croatia on Saturday following a similar move made by Italy due to an upsurge of violence in the Middle East.
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International Committee of the Red Cross confirms two women held hostage in Gaza released by Hamas
The release is the second time the militant group has freed hostages seized in its bloody 7 October cross-border incursion into Israel.
Late Hamdallah strike keeps Al-Ittihad on track in Asian Champions League
JEDDAH: A last-gasp strike from Abderrazak Hamdallah gave Al-Ittihad a dramatic and valuable 1-0 win over Iraq’s Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya on Monday as they took control of Group C in the Asian Champions League.
Lenihan: 'Loosehead destroyer' Nche key to South Africa's scrum superiority
South African prop Ox Nche has been a key figure in South Africa's march to a Rugby World Cup final, according to former Ireland international Donal Lenihan.
Irish support spurring South Africa's Kleyn on 'fantastic journey'
Former Ireland international Jean Kleyn acknowledges being on the verge of becoming a world champion with his native South Africa was "outside the realm of thinking" just months ago.
Jean Kleyn: RWC final with South Africa ‘outside realm of thinking’ months ago
Former Ireland international Jean Kleyn acknowledges being on the verge of becoming a world champion with his native South Africa was “outside the realm of thinking” just months ago.
Wayne Barnes confirmed as Rugby World Cup final referee
England's Wayne Barnes has been named as referee for Saturday's World Cup final between New Zealand and South Africa in Stade de France.
English referee Wayne Barnes to officiate World Cup final
England’s Wayne Barnes, the most experienced referee in history with 110 tests, will officiate Saturday’s World Cup final between New Zealand and holders South Africa in Paris, World Rugby confirmed on Monday.