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India need 'special effort' to beat England in semi-final: Gambhir
India need 'special effort' to beat England in semi-final: Gambhir

Head coach Gautam Gambhir hailed Sanju Samson for keeping India's T20 World Cup hopes alive with his match-winning innings against the West Indies on Sunday, but told AFP it would take another "special effort" to beat England in the semi-final.

March 01, 2026

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'A terrible day,' says Israel community shaken by deadly Iranian strike
'A terrible day,' says Israel community shaken by deadly Iranian strike

Ilana Malka doesn't know if her three great-nephews are alive after an Iranian missile struck a shelter in her city of Beit Shemesh, in central Israel, leaving a crater in the ground and a void in the community.

March 01, 2026

17 killed at pro-Iran protests across Pakistan
17 killed at pro-Iran protests across Pakistan

At least 17 people were killed Sunday across Pakistan as protesters outraged over the death of Iran's supreme leader took to the streets, with some attempting to storm US diplomatic buildings.

March 01, 2026

Arsenal corner Chelsea into submission, Man Utd climb to third
Arsenal corner Chelsea into submission, Man Utd climb to third

Arsenal reestablished a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League as the Gunners overcame 10-man Chelsea 2-1 on Sunday, while Benjamin Sesko fired Manchester United up to third with victory over Crystal Palace.

March 01, 2026

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Samson's 97 puts India into T20 World Cup semi-final against England
Samson's 97 puts India into T20 World Cup semi-final against England

Sanju Samson's sparkling unbeaten 97 kept alive India's dream of retaining the T20 World Cup at home as they knocked out the West Indies with a five-wicket win in Kolkata on Sunday to set up a semi-final against England.

March 01, 2026

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Man Utd climb to third, Fulham sink sorry Spurs
Man Utd climb to third, Fulham sink sorry Spurs

Benjamin Sesko stretched his hot streak with the winning goal as Manchester United beat Crystal Palace 2-1 to go third in the Premier League, while Tottenham failed to dispel relegation fears after defeat at Fulham.

March 01, 2026