Tournament hosts England head into the Women's Rugby World Cup as strong favourites but are under immense pressure to return to their 2014 glory. The stakes are ever-so-high up against a fierce and formidable foe, a country that dominates men's and women's rugby worldwide: New Zealand. And so while the Red Roses are among the very best, having lost only once in their past 58 matches, six-time champions New Zealand remain the creme de la creme. For in-depth analysis on all of the hard-hitting action, FRANCE 24's Erin Ogunkeye welcomes Ben Coles, rugby journalist and sports writer for The Observer.

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Close to three dozen Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks on Saturday across Gaza as Israel intensifies its assault on the enclave and prepares for a major offensive to take control of the northern Gaza City.

Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini made mocking remarks toward French President Emmanuel Macron Thursday about the potential deployment of European troops to Ukraine. France responded Friday by summoning the Italian ambassador, a diplomatic source said, marking the latest of a series of incidents heightening tensions between Paris and Rome.

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Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp resigned abruptly late Friday in protest against the government's reluctance to impose tougher sanctions against Israel over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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Ukrainian flags were raised above government buildings nationwide to mark National Flag Day, commemorating the push for independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.

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Ambassador Emanuela D'Alessandro, was summoned by the government in Paris for clarification on statements made by the deputy prime minister. To the French president's invitation to the allies to provide troops for Ukraine, Salvini had commente on Thursday 'to stick to the tram' and go there himself.

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Some postal services blamed Washington for not giving them enough time to prepare for new rules on mailed packages.

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England ran in 11 tries as they brushed aside the United States 69-7 in front of a record-breaking crowd on Friday to win the opening game of the Women’s Rugby World Cup and emphasise their status as pre-tournament favourites.

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