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The State Department announcement came after a right-wing activist criticised the programme.
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Match of the Day
Highlights of six matches from the first weekend of the 2025/26 Premier League season.
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Moses Itauma needs less than two minutes to emphatically stop Dillian Whyte and further strengthen his credentials as the next heavyweight star.
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Robertson edges out O'Sullivan to claim Saudi title
Neil Robertson beats Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-9 in a classic encounter to claim the Saudi Arabia Masters title in Jeddah.
Malnourished Gazan woman flown to Italy dies in hospital
The woman was one of 180 Gazans evacuated by Italy in response to the humanitarian crisis
Wildfires rage in Spain and Portugal as heatwave continues
Thousands of firefighters have been battling huge blazes in Spain and Portugal on Saturday.