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Body of Israeli hostage Ron Benjamin recovered from Gaza, says IDF

The Israel Defence Forces says that troops have retrieved the body of hostage Ron Benjamin from the war-torn Gaza Strip after he was "murdered" during the October 7 Hamas attack. 
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Scheffler drops shots day after arrest, Lowry equals major championship record

World number one Scheffler, who began the day at Valhalla three shots off the lead, fell back with a two-over-par 73 that left him eight shots adrift.
Golfer Scottie Scheffler, crouching near a fence where his ball is, talking to an official, as fans gather to watch

Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury to become undisputed heavyweight champion

Oleksandr Usyk has become the undisputed world heavyweight champion after one of the great title fights in modern boxing.
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History beckons in Saudi Arabia, as boxing finally finds out who really is the heavyweight champion

Undisputed heavyweight fights don't come around too often. A fact alone that means Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk should be cherished.
Oleksandr Usyk looks at Tyson Fury

Dabney Coleman, best known for villainous roles in 9 to 5 and Tootsie, dies aged 92

The actor, who specialised in smarmy villains such as the chauvinist boss in 9 to 5, died on Thursday local time, according to his daughter. 
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